• BLUF: Blue Lotus Undermines your Future

    Q1: What is Blue Lotus?A: Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea), also known as “Blue Egyptian Lotus” or “Blue Water Lily,” is an aquatic plant that primarily grows in Egypt and certain areas in Asia. It can be inhaled by vaping, consumed as a tea or beverage, or dissolved in alcohol.

  • Taking care of our own with AFAF

    Some people may not have heard of the Air Force Assistance Fund, but it is an organization that accepts donations to assist Airmen and their families from service entry to retirement and beyond.

  • 86 OSS: No rest for the wicked... wicked good

    The 86th Operations Support Squadron is composed of multiple sections that coordinate Ramstein airfield and flight operations from start to finish, each in their own unique way.

  • Tis the season to be sober

    The 569th United States Forces Police Squadron hosted a Wet Lab event and performed a variety of Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) on 86th Maintenance Group Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 16, 2021.

  • Airlifter of the Week escorts RAB through innovation

    Senior Airman James Jones, a controlled movement area escort and project manager assigned to the 86th Civil Engineering Squadron, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week July 22, 2021, for his ability to improve processes and find innovative solutions to issues to enhance airfield security at

  • Close to home: Airborne troops jump onto Ramstein airfield

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron and 435th Security Forces Squadron set up a drop zone marker at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 18, 2021. Drop zone markers give paratroopers an indication of where it is safe to land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Beyond the Bier: Martinstag

    Graphic designed to promote the continuation of Ramstein Air Base's Beyond the Bier series. Beyond the Bier is a cultural series based on German customs, traditions and history in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, designed to let people get to know why our neighbors celebrate, and commemorate

  • 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

  • EMEDS maintains readiness posture

    Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS), an 86th Medical Group asset, remains postured and ready at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, should the capability be needed in fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and saving lives.

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