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  • A U.S. Airman clears out his weapon during an active shooter exercise at Ramstein Airman Leadership School on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 16, 2018. During the exercise safety of all participants was a primary concern. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    KMC Airmen practice active shooter response

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron and the 86th Security Forces Squadron conducted an active shooter response exercise at the Ramstein Airman Leadership School on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Oct. 16, 2018.
  • An Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon to a designated refueling spot during exercise Temperate Ace on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4, 2018. Temperate Ace focused on exercising the ability to generate strike package support with bare minimum equipment and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    435th CRG demonstrates strike package support concept

    At any moment, in the modern dynamic warfighting environment, anything can happen; and the U.S. Air Force knows flexibility is the key to airpower. This flexibility is forged by Airmen through constant innovation and training.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Ball, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, speaks to children during a Fire Prevention Week school visit on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 9, 2018. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is, “Look, Listen, Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” “Look for places where a fire can happen, listen for smoke alarms, and learn two ways out of every room,” said Jason Haddock, 86th CES Fire Prevention assistance fire chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    Ramstein observes Fire Prevention Week

    Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community observed Fire Prevention Week on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 7-13, 2018.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carl Zahn, 86th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, speaks with an 86th Airlift Wing’s Diversity Day attendee on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 28, 2018. The theme “Share our Similarities, Celebrate our Differences,” showcased a Frederick Douglass monologue, two spoken-word poets, a native hula dance, and a traditional praise dance performed by Kaiserslautern Military Community members throughout the four-hour event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton)

    Ramstein celebrates Diversity Day

    Equal Opportunity offices from the U.S. Army 7th Mission Support Command, the 86th Airlift Wing, Defense Logistics Agency, and the Diversity Council from the University of Maryland University College collaborated together to host the 86th AW’s Diversity Day, Sept. 28.
  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Service members, civilians, and family members are reminded of the importance of speaking up against domestic violence and helping those in need. (Courtesy Graphic)

    Ramstein observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, when members of the military community work together to increase awareness of an issue that can often be overlooked.
  • U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Alex Rose, 721st Aerial Port Squadron Ramp Service Supervisor, gives German Forces loadmasters a tour inside the static C-17 Globemaster on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 13, 2018. These kinds of exercises mutually benefit the United States and Germany by further establishing cooperation and transparency between the two countries.

    German Forces soldiers train on Ramstein

    Sixteen soldiers from the German Forces in Cologne, Germany received training by U.S. Airmen and Host Nation employees on a C-17 Globemaster on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 13, 2018.
  • Senior Airman Pascal Nyowatchon, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, performs a ceremonial Honor Guard drill on Ramstien Air Base, Germany, February 15th, 2018.

    Taking an oath, paying it forward

    His coworkers described him in a few short words: positive, strong, and lively. Friends and family say Senior Airman Pascal Nyowatchon has a smile that’s contagious and a personality that fills a room.
  • A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off from Cherbourg Airfield, France, May 31, 2018. More than 60 Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrived in the Normandy region to conduct annual exercises commemorating the Battle of Normandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

    Ramstein Airmen arrive in Normandy for memorial exercises

    More than 60 Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing arrived in Cherbourg, France, May 30, 2018, to conduct annual commemorative exercises in the Normandy region.
  • Paratroopers descend upon Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 3, 2018. The D-Day memorial airdrops involved paratroopers from the U.S. Army and other Allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua)

    74 years later, spirit of D-Day lives on

    U.S. and allied troops landed upon Normandy again— not to liberate the region from tyranny, but to honor those who did. Aircraft from the U.S. and other allied nations airdropped parachutists, both military and civilian, over the town of Sainte-Mère-Église to commemorate the Normandy campaign.
  • U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Triberious Calhoun lands in a field as part of International Jump Week 2018 near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2018. Calhoun said the week-long event was a positive experience that brought participating countries together to make things in airborne operation more efficient.

    Paratroopers jump to conclude International Jump Week

    U.S. service members united with their allied counterparts from 14 different countries as they participated in International Jump Week 2018 from May 21 - May 25 over the skies of Germany.
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