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  • A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron takes off from Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10, 2019. Aviation Rotation is a continuing bilateral training exercise between the U.S. and Polish air forces to increase partnership capacities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    US, Polish air forces kick off Aviation Rotation 19-3

    Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron kicked off Aviation Rotation (AvRot) 19-3 with C-130J Super Hercules operations over Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 10, 2019.

  • Don’t let ticks ruin your adventure

    The wilderness of forests in Germany and other European countries call adventurous Airmen and their families to explore the great outdoors.Unfortunately, some small but dangerous villains threaten to put a damper on those adventures.The villains are named Ixodes Ricinus and Dermacentor Reticulatus. They are more commonly known as ticks.Ixodes
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregory Dubow, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, prays an invocation before a Memorial Day ceremony at the Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France, May 26, 2019. Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 4,000 Americans who died in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)

    86th AW commander celebrates centennial Memorial Day, honors fallen Americans

    In celebration of the 100th Memorial Day, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, attended a remembrance ceremony at Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France, May 26, 2019.Saint-Mihiel American cemetery is the final resting place for more than 4,000 Americans, including one Medal of Honor recipient and 117
  • U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, presents a coin to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sara Sparks, 86th Medical Support Squadron physical evaluation board liaison officer assistant, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 13, 2018.

    Airlifter of the Week: 86th MDG Airman

    The 86th Airlift Wing commander and command chief lauded Airman 1st Class Sara Sparks, 86th Medical Support Squadron, for her professionalism and service.
  • 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.
  • 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 Staff Sgt. Alexander Carlson, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits for rest of the aircrew in preparation for a mission during Operation Atlantic Resolve on Powidz Air Base, Poland, Oct. 16, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing participated in OAR, a NATO-led exercise, as a means to enhance interoperability and maintain regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)

    Portraits in Poland

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Carlson, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits for rest of the aircrew in preparation for a mission during Operation Atlantic Resolve on Powidz Air Base, Poland, Oct. 16, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing participated in OAR, a NATO-led exercise, as a means to enhance interoperability and maintain
  • The Polizei shield is displayed on the arm of a Rhineland-Palatinate (RLP) Polizei’s dress uniform at the RLP Polizei’s 70th year anniversary celebration in Koblenz, Germany, May 20, 2017. The RLP Polizei were created along with the state in 1947. In the first days of RLP, the Polizei were tasked with securing food and cash supplies needed for the reformation of the area after World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    Ramstein members celebrate Polizei’s 70th anniversary

    Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community traveled to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz, Germany, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Rhineland-Palatinate (RLP) police, or Polizei, May 20, 2017.
  • U.S. Army Sgt. Brenda Contreras, 5th Quartermaster, 21st Special Troops Battalion, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, pins a ribbon on Aviella, a special Olympian, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 19, 2017. Aviella and the other students competing in the 2017 Spring Kaiserslautern Military Community Special Olympics received a volunteer to accompany them as a “buddy” throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    Airmen, Soldiers spring into action to support Special Olympics

    Airmen, Soldiers, and civilians alike came together on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to support and cheer on their Olympians during the 2017 Spring Kaiserslautern Military Community Special Olympics, May 19, 2017.

  • LeGarrette Blount hosts football camp

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