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  • Fire Chief John Thompson, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, has his photo taken at his desk, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 13, 2020.

    Ramstein fire chief inducted into Military Firefighter Hall of Fame

    For many, their jobs don’t involve battling scorching flames, towering extreme heights or crawling through claustrophobic spaces, all while wearing 75 pounds of gear.
  • Each year, Earth Day campaigners call for events with an annual altering theme.

    Earth Day 2020: Time to think about mother Earth

    The idea for a national day to focus on the environment came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif. More than 20 million Americans demonstrated for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies.
  • A graphic displaying some facts about United States Air Force Reserve.

    The United States Air Force Reserve's 72nd Birthday

    The United States Air Force Reserve was formed on April 14,1948, as an available force to serve during wartime. Currently, the Air Force Reserve has approximately 69,200 members serving in 35 wings across the Air Force.
  • A bass guitar sits in Kaiserslautern, Germany, April 8, 2020.

    Stuck in a goal: Starting & continuing ambitions

    As I tediously sit in my home after having second breakfast, watching three back-to-back movie marathons and admiring my stubbly telework beard, I realize these are things I used to get excited about before the coronavirus disease 2019 restrictions were implemented.
  • An Airman poses with their parachute on in front of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

    COVID-19 ops: Light, lean, lethal

    The 435th Contingency Response Group conducted airborne operations to maintain proficiency and qualifications at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7-8.
  • Members of Ramstein Air Base answer questions during a virtual town hall focused on resiliency.

    Ramstein virtual town hall focuses on resiliency

    With a focus on resiliency, Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, Jr., 86th Airlift Wing command chief, hosted a virtual town hall, with a panel of resiliency experts, April 6.
  • This illustration compliments an article written about the 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron's bioenvironmental engineering flight. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)

    Protectors of the base

    In a world currently in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, preventing the spread of the disease is a top priority. The 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron’s bioenvironmental engineering flight aids in that process by performing N95 respirator mask fit tests for medical personnel.
  • A photo of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kayla Jerido, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, sitting on a fire truck at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, March 12, 2020.

    Braving the fire: Airman overcomes difficult childhood, finds joy

    Throughout her life, Airman 1st Class Kayla Jerido, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron fire apprentice, has been described as the positive type, exhibiting a great energy for life. However, those who have heard the energetic 27-year-old’s journey are often taken by surprise.
  • A U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant is pointing at a computer screen.

    COVID-19 operations: Connecting global communications

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – The 691st Cyberspace Operations Squadron provides the capability to practice physical distancing while maintaining mission success in response to the spread of coronavirus disease 2019.

  • COVID-19 in our community

    While the Air Force will continue reporting total coronavirus disease 2019 cases, installations including Ramstein Air Base, will no longer publish local case numbers on their COVID-19 website pages.
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