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  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Kopp, 435th Contingency Response Squadron landing zone safety officer, watches U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flying over a landing zone at Powidz Air Base, Poland. During Aviation Rotation 19-3, a bilateral exercise between U.S. and Poland, landing and drop zones were prepared by members of the 435th CRS to allow pilots a diverse training opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    Mission Complete: Aviation Rotation 19-3 concludes

    U.S. and Polish forces concluded the two-week Aviation Rotation 19-3 (AvRot) at Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 23, 2019.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, shows off his equipment prior to takeoff from Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 11, 2019. As a member of public affairs and a broadcaster, Nothstine was responsible for documenting operations, creating and distributing videos, and working with media outlets to highlight U.S. and Polish efforts during Aviation Rotation 19-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    Aviation Rotation 19-3: Portraits in Poland

    Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing deployed to Powidz Air Base, Poland, to support the 52nd Operations Group Detachment 1 during Aviation Rotation 19-3, a bilateral training exercise with their Polish counterparts. Approximately 100 Airmen from more than 10 Air Force specialties supported the endeavor to complete mission objectives.
  • U.S. Airmen and students from Polish primary and secondary schools share their languages with each other near Powidz Air Base, Poland, July 13, 2019. The students, Airmen, and other community members participated in basketball, a road clean up, and a barbeque. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    Ramstein Airmen, Polish community work together

    Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing deployed to the 52nd Operations Group, Detachment 1, at Powidz Air Base, Poland, and spent their free time engaging with a nearby local community on July 13, 2019.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Toth, Air Force Personnel Center commander, opens the AFPC Roadshow Town Hall at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2019. During the town hall, AFPC briefers spoke to 86th Airlift Wing military and civilians on changes to processes and policies regarding personnel matters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

    AFPC “Roadshow” Town Hall

    The AFPC briefers discussed changes on both the civilian and military side which affect how jobs are filled, how long it takes for a civilian to get hired, and the speed at which orders are received.
  • Find out how the Civil Air Patrol Ramstein Cadet Squadron became the largest squadron outside the continental United States.

    Ramstein Cadet Squadron: Finding a way to yes

    Find out how the Civil Air Patrol Ramstein Cadet Squadron became the largest squadron outside the continental United States.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lindsay Hallford, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion C-130J engine mechanic, right, walks alongside U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicole Merriss, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Ariel Houser, 86th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, middle, on the flight line at Crete Naval Base, Greece, March 8, 2019. The team completed a propeller swap on a C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft.

    A Wonder Team

    For the daily life of maintainers, getting called to work at a moment’s notice is routine. Not only are they specialists in aircraft maintenance, they are also specialists in dealing with the unexpected.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Larry Nice, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, is recognized as Airlifter of the Week by Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 14, 2019. Nice was recognized for his leadership ability on a recent mission.

    Nice guy finishes first, recognized as Airlifter of the Week

    Anyone who has binged streaming services knows that three hours can fly by in the blink of an eye. It is not a lot of time, however, for Senior Airman Larry Nice, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, three hours was all he had to prepare a C-17 to pick up two wounded U.S. Soldiers.
  • The 435th Contingency Response Group hosted a 20th anniversary training symposium for the Air Force’s contingency response mission.

    435th CRG celebrates 20 years of Air Force contingency response

    The 435th Contingency Response Group hosted a 20th anniversary training symposium for the Air Force’s contingency response mission.
  • Ramstein Needs Your Help Spending Money

    Ramstein needs you for Installation Excellence winnings

    Ramstein leadership wants to hear from you on how to spend winnings—potentially up to $700,000—from the Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award competition.
  • Tech Sgt. Gabriel Vest, 86th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, training management noncommissioned officer in charge shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th AW commander accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief. Vest was named Airlifter of the Week, a program which recognizes Ramstein Airmen who are devoted to making the 86th AW the “World’s Best Wing.”

    "Iconic image" of NCO found in 86 MXG; honored as Airlifter of the Week

    The 86th Maintenance Group noncommissioned officer in charge of training management was honored as Ramstein’s Airflifter of the Week, Mar. 7, 2019.
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