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  • How to cool off indoors when the heat turns up

    Historically, Ramstein is not an area where extreme temperatures exist for long periods of time. The base typically experiences high temperatures for no more than three to four weeks of the year. Despite this, some on-base residents may wonder how to get relief from hotter months in the absence of

  • Continuing the conversation: EO leads the way with diversity classes

    The mission of the EO office is to enable combat airlift capabilities and total team excellence through exceptional equal opportunity service, unrivaled leadership support, and promotion of a positive human relations environment. That mission has become more important than ever in recent months.

  • 86th AW welcomes new commander

    Service members of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, Brig. Gen. Joshua M. Olson, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 7, 2020.

  • On the air one last time with 86th AW leadership

    The 86th Airlift Wing command team reflected on their time at Ramstein Air Base during a final radio interview with the American Forces Network Kaiserslautern at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, July 24, 2020.

  • KMC Housing enacts safety initiative

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community Housing Office plans to continue installation of child safety locks and new coverings on windows in housing on Ramstein Air Base, Vogelweh Military Complex and Kapaun Air Station, Germany, through August 2020, to prevent unintentional falls and strangulation.

  • Airlifter of the Week: Leading the pack

    Many responsibilities fall on the shoulders of leaders, but it’s not always those who are older and wiser to fit such a role. At Ramstein Air Base, leaders come from all walks of life and may even show up as junior enlisted Airmen.

  • 86 VRS, Army expedite repairs

    Through innovation and resourcefulness, the 86th VRS has saved time and money by establishing a new partnership with local Army supply to expedite military tactical (M-series) vehicle repairs at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

  • 86 MXS extracts C-130H fuel tank for training

    The 86th Maintenance Squadron removed fuel tanks from each wing of a C-130H Hercules ground trainer aircraft to use for confined space training. The additional hands-on training from the extracted fuel tanks is estimated to save the Air Force up to $700,000.

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