Forging the foundation of lethality: Security Forces Airmen train alongside Phoenix Ravens

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Kelly and Staff Sgt. Kristen Wurtz, 446th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team members, teach combative maneuvers to in-processing 86th Security Forces Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. Hand-to-hand combat defense training fosters a more

Time, Service and Generosity: the legacies behind the 2025 Length of Service Ceremony

Military tradition is woven into every military ceremony. These events lead to an appreciation among the crowd and nominees, fostering a positive culture of collective recognition. Behind the Length of Service ceremony is the 86th Force Support Squadron, embracing and orchestrating these ‘wins’ at

Ramstein hosts Wings of Wisdom speed mentorship program

Airmen and non-commissioned officers across Team Ramstein sat down for a focused, face-to-face mentorship in the first-ever Wings of Wisdom event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec, 2. Wings of Wisdom used a speed-mentoring format in which Airmen rotated to a new senior NCO every few minutes to have

Ramstein Steps Up: Five Airmen Earn Step Promotions

Baltic allies arrive ; USAFE hosts the Command Staff Course for Baltic partners

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ferdinandsen, middle, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa deputy director of plans and programs, speaks to Baltic nation service members at the USAFE-AFAFRICA Headquarters at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 25, 2025. USAFE hosted a visit from students attending

37 AS dominates night skies at Ramstein AB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron conduct night time training on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 24, 2025. The 37th AS operates the C-130J, conducting various mission types from static line jumps to aeromedical evacuation missions. (U.S.

Projecting power from the tower

From the top of Ramstein Air Base’s air traffic control tower, the view of the local German countryside stretches across for miles. From that vantage point, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers control the arrival and departure of every aircraft within the Ramstein airspace.

86th AES strengthens NATO medical readiness during mock evaluation

Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron configured a C-130H Hercules aircraft into a mission-ready aeromedical evacuation layout Nov. 20, enabling a NATO medical evaluation course to conduct its culminating mock assessment here.

2025 Max Generation: Maximum Effort

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prepare for maximum generation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 15, 2025. During a maximum generation exercise, all available, fully armed aircraft are employed to prepare pilots for a mass event when called upon, demonstrating lethality and readiness

Airman 4 Life : the 86th MXS

Stepping away from the flightline and into the classroom, the 86th Maintenance Squadron emphasized the importance of strengthening the force at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 27. Through the Airman 4 Life program, Airmen learned that readiness isn’t just about turning wrenches, it's about