C-130J, C-17 aircraft execute rapid rotations

A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to Air Mobility Command, circle the sky at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 3, 2025.

86 AW gets competitive at sports day

Service members from the 86th Airlift Wing gather to compete at the fourth annual 86th AW Sports Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 29, 2025. The sports day fostered a spirit of competition amongst the different units boosting morale for the wing.

86 AW hosts 2025 USAFE-AFAFRICA First Sergeants Development Conference

U.S. Air Force first sergeants stationed throughout the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa command gather together for the 2025 First Sergeant Development Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22-24, 2025. A first sergeant, also referred to as "first shirt", is a special duty for

USPS delivers 250 years of service

On July 26, 2025, USPS marks a quarter of a millennium of service and Ramstein Air Base celebrates in parallel, standing tall as the largest postal operation in the Department of Defense.

Civil Air Patrol European Encampment, 86th AW fortify relationships within the KMC

The 86th Airlift Wing hosted the annual Civil Air Patrol European Encampment, where members were able to explore and learn about various aeronautics career fields, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20-29, 2025.

86 OMRS: A lifestyle of mission readiness

A U.S. Air Force flight and operational medical technician assigned to the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, parks an ambulance vehicle at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 3, 2025. The 86th OMRS motto ‘keep ‘em flying’ means to ensure the mental and physical health of personnel are taken

Walking the Halls of Giants: Lessons from Kisling NCO Academy

Imagine yourself as a seasoned noncommissioned officer (NCO). The U.S. military says you are the technical expert in your field. You probably lead a team of NCOs who lead teams of their own. For better or worse you have found your day-to-day rhythm when you receive a Warning Order “Airmanship 600

Operation Santa Drop delivers holiday cheer to Ramstein AB

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and German army members walk toward a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 20, 2024. The 435th Contingency Response Group, 86th Operations Support Squadron, 5th Quartermaster Detachment, U.S. Army 16th Sustainment Brigade, the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry

86 AW commander introduces new MVPs during all call

Getting to know new 86 AW commander: A conversation with Brig. Gen. Williams

As U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, takes the helm of the Global Gateway, she is eager to share her personal values, leadership philosophies and resiliency tips and tricks to Airmen and their families under her command.