• Never tiring out: A day in the shop life of Air Force veteran Greg Hermann

    Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Greg Hermann, 86th Force Support Squadron tire technician at the Auto Hobby Shop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, opens up his shop as he begins his work day Oct. 6, 2016. Hermann is responsible for fixing customers’ tires, and around winter time, business increases as

  • Ramstein Airmen: detail oriented, disaster prepared

    Day-to-day life is full of revelations, some good and others bad. When bad situations arise, an Airman’s attention to detail on the ground is imperative to save a life in the air. The 86th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure the safety of aircrew by properly equipping

  • Staying proactive about child supervision

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany—Parents have responsibilities, and when it comes to children, they have to accept full responsibility for the decisions their young make as well as their own.

  • Ramstein focuses on suicide prevention

    Members of the 86th Airlift Wing came together to highlight suicide prevention and awareness for Suicide Prevention Month with two major events on base.The first event was held Sept. 22 at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center and featured different base agencies that can provide assistance

  • Winter is coming: staying safe during seasonal hazards

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany--As cool autumn months become breezy winter days, Airmen are advised to continue practicing safe behavior by heeding pertinent safety tips when it comes to winter tires and road conditions.

  • 86th AW CCC engages KMC 5/6

    Chief Master Sgt. Aaron D. Bennett, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, spoke to members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community 5/6 association during their general membership meeting Sept. 1, 2016.

  • 86th MSG keeps Ramstein moving

    The 86th Mission Support Group is one of the pillars of the 86th Airlift Wing. Armed with seven squadrons, the Air Force’s only Deployment Transition Center and more than 3,500 members, the 86th MSG keeps the 86th AW functioning.

  • 786th FSS DFAC fuels fight

    Airman Alfredo Piedrahita, 86th Munitions Squadron tactical air rapid response packages crew member, eats lunch at the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility Aug. 29, 2016, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Dormitory residents’ meals at the DFAC are paid for in advance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class

  • 86 CES Firefighters train in plane rescue operations

    RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany—The 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, alongside the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers, performed an annual extraction exercise Aug. 23, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

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