April 15, 2021 86th MDSS Airmen prescribe new network Behind the scenes of the 86th Medical Group, within the Medical Support Squadron, is a small flight doing big things. The Medical Information Services Flight is working tirelessly to not only keep the Medical Group running, but migrate systems to help safeguard us all.
Jan. 19, 2021 86 MDG receives more COVID-19 vaccines This shipment is the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Phase 1a of the COVID-19 prioritization plan and will primarily be distributed to first responders and select medical personnel.
Nov. 24, 2020 86 MDG COVID-19 task force keeps KMC safe Since March 2020 the 86th MDG has worked hard to keep the Kaiserslautern Military Community healthy.
Oct. 28, 2020 Ramstein Airmen receive flu vaccine The 86th Medical Group set up in a hangar to administer flu vaccines to Ramstein Airmen Oct. 27-28, 2020. Airmen adhered to the appropriate physical distancing protocols required during the COVID-19 pandemic, while keeping deployment ready.
Oct. 23, 2020 Exercise Operation Varsity 20-04 Day 5 Exercise Operation Varsity 20-04, held from Oct. 13-23, used various scenarios to test the sustainability and readiness of base personnel.
May 8, 2020 ‘Heroes through Housing’ builds community morale Sirens blare and children clap as Kaiserslautern Military Community first responders drove through Ramstein’s family housing area during the Heroes through Housing event May 7, 2020.
May 8, 2020 86 AW conducts COVID-19 patient movement training Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Group, 86th Medical Group and 86th Maintenance Group participated in a simulated open-air movement of COVID-19 positive patients on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
April 22, 2020 Stay mentally fit during COVID-19 The 86th Medical Group is available to help with any stressors, including those related to COVID-19. The group established a COVID-19 Stress Line April 6.
April 17, 2020 86 FSS says thank you to MDG The 86th Force Support Squadron provided free, catered lunches to the 86th Medical Group to show appreciation for all their work during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
April 16, 2020 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.