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July 1, 2026
86th AW celebrates 78 years of service

U.S. Air Force Col. Denny R. Davies, left, 86th Airlift Wing commander, Ralf Hechler, right, Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, and Airman Basic Paola Kpandja, 86th Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules avionics apprentice, cut a birthday cake during the 86th AW’s 78th birthday celebration at the
Feb. 13, 2025
Remodeled USAFE-AFAFRICA Tunner Conference Room highlights AF heritage

Yesterday marked the grand re-opening of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s Tunner Conference Room, a project three years in the making.
Aug. 27, 2024
“The Black Widow” WWII crash site, crew memorialized

A new monument was unveiled during a memorial service honoring the American aviators of a B-17G Flying Fortress that crashed during World War II in Mechtersheim, Germany, August 24, 2024.
Aug. 7, 2023
Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Hines, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information service center section chief, speaks at a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. Hines was awarded the Purple Heart medal in 2015 for his service during Operation Enduring Freedom. The
Sept. 13, 2019
Ready to Lead the Fight: 2019 AF Ball set to kick off September 21

The 72nd Annual Air Force Ball is scheduled to be held Sept. 21 starting at 5 p.m. in Building 2018 Dual Bay Hangar.

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