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  • Ramstein hosts week-long exercise

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Pravel, 86th Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, wears mission-oriented protective posture gear during Exercise Operation Varsity 19-01 on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 28, 2019. During the exercise, participants stayed in a protective

  • Airmen Johnson, Johnson, and Johnson honored as Airlifters of the Week

    Three Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Chapel received the honor of being Ramstein’s Airlifters of the Week, Jan. 17.The 86th AW Commander, Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, recognized Capt. Alex Johnson, 86th AW chaplain, Master Sgt. Norma Johnson, 86th AW readiness and training flight chief and

  • The mission never stops, neither does OPS

    The holidays are usually a time when many people take a week or two away from work and enjoy the season with family and friends.But there are those out there who do not care for “peace and goodwill.” These people intend to create terror and drive away the festive cheer.That’s why this past holiday

  • Santa, Elves jump for Operation Toy Drop 2018

    Santa and his helpers, along with members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and seven partner nations conducted static-line and military freefall jumps for Operation Toy Drop 2018, over Alzey Drop Zone, Germany Dec. 11-13, 2018.

  • Dover, Ramstein set standard for AMOW C-5 maintenance training

    More than 30 U.S. Air Force Reserve aircraft maintainers assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing along with a 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and crew traveled to Ramstein AB Nov. 23, 2018, to assist the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing with vital hands-on, airframe-specific training.

  • 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.