Aug. 27, 2020 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
Aug. 26, 2020 86 CPTS goes virtual The 86th Comptroller Squadron is implementing a new online system for submitting and tracking finance requests.
July 9, 2020 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.
June 26, 2020 Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom, holding on to hope The 86th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corp teamed up with a local committee to create a space for healing for Black service members to share their experiences surrounding race.
June 17, 2020 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.
June 16, 2020 COVID-19 Ops: Fitness Center and Child Development Center phased reopening Team Ramstein leaders hosted a virtual town hall June 12 to provide updates and answer questions about phased reopening of the Southside Fitness Center and Child Development Center.
June 12, 2020 Remembering D-Day; ACE exercises help USAFE operations ACE is a developing concept of operations intended to ensure U.S. Air Forces in Europe are ready for potential contingencies by allowing forces to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen are postured to provide lethal combat power across the spectrum of
June 11, 2020 86 MDSS Airman establishes COVID-19 testing capabilities Staff Sgt. Randal L. Marks, 86th Medical Support Squadron chemistry and shipping noncommissioned officer in charge, was the first medical laboratory technician to establish COVID-19 testing capabilities in West Africa for the Department of Defense, earning him the award of Airlifter of the Week at
June 8, 2020 Remembering D-day; 76 years later To commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day, eight C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron performed low level formations over several different locations in France. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, D-day events were condensed from their normal week-long commemorations.
June 4, 2020 Summer safety tips The following graphic displays a few things people can do to keep themselves safe during the summer season. Taking frequent breaks, using insect repellent and sunscreen are a few summer safety tips named in the graphic.