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Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, receives a standing ovation during a change of command at Ramstein Air Base, May 1. Harrigian took command from Gen. Tod D. Wolters, who has been selected to become the new European Command commander and Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes new commander

by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Public Affairs  U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeff L. Harrigian took command of both U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command from Gen. Tod D. Wolters during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, May […]

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, shovels dirt with members of the German forest authority, during an Earth Day tree planting ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, April 29. The tree planting symbolized support for environmental protection as well as a continued joint partnership between the 86th AW and Germany’s environmental authorities.

Ramstein honors Earth Day

by SrA Milton Hamilton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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2019 Ramstein Bazaar food vendor selection opens May 16

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Preparations for the 55th annual Ramstein Bazaar have already begun. Mark your calendars for Sept. 12 to 15. Beginning on May 16 at 6 p.m. , the Ramstein Bazaar Committee will be accepting online applications from private organizations that would like to be Food […]

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AFAF Hits Half-Way Mark

AFAF Hits Half-Way Mark

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th AW command chief, sit down with Master Sgt. Richard Boring, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa A6 command manager, Military Satellite Communications, to sign their donation to a […]

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U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Déja Kiziah, 86th Medical Squadron non commissioned officer in charge of shipping, is recognized as Airlifter of the Week by Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, at the Armed Services Blood Bank Center for Europe on Landstuhl, April 11. Kiziah was recognized for supporting exercise African Lion, a multi­national joint and combined exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Morocco, while continuing to supply routine customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa with lifesaving blood products.

Airman who provides lifesaving blood receives Airlifter of the Week honors

Story and photos by Senior Airman Sara Voigt
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Having a constant supply of lifesaving blood products available to customers at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is critical to saving lives. Without these blood products, Landstuhl would not be able to operate as an emergency facility or support their daily mission of caring for members across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

April 26, 2019 ×

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Ramstein Cadet Squadron: ‘Finding a way to yes’

Ramstein Cadet Squadron: ‘Finding a way to yes’

Story and photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Every organization in the U.S. Air Force has a set of Air Force Instructions that provide a framework for how the unit should function. As an official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol guidelines were created specifically for stateside units. For the Ramstein Cadet Squadron, being overseas leaves a lot of room to find a way to solve their unique challenges.

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Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman, coaches one of his camp attendees on defensive drills during his football camp at Kaiserslautern High School on Vogelweh Military Complex, April 14. After leaving the U.S. Army, Villanueva worked and signed with the Steelers to play in the NFL.

Former Army officer, current NFL player gives back to service members

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass

He heard the impact of improvised explosive devices, now he hears the explosion of a crowd’s cheers. Instead of commanding officers shouting orders, it’s now teammates calling audibles. He no longer wears a Kevlar helmet, trading it in for a football helmet.

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Ramstein Clear Challenge —  Last chance, don’t forget to sign up for the Ramstein Mudder

Ramstein Clear Challenge — Last chance, don’t forget to sign up for the Ramstein Mudder

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Spring Festivals

Spring Festivals

by Leonie Milde contributing writer Spring is the season for getting out of your house, enjoying a glass of regional wine in the sunshine and discovering new corners of the state. Though spring festivals may be sneakily disguised as Weinfest, Stadtfest, Frühlingsfest, Frühlingsmesse and other blossoming terms, we have uncovered […]

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Finding the best Belgian chocolates: A beautiful mystery

by Nate Cairney contributing writer The words “Belgian chocolate” stir the imagination in a way that few other phrases do. You picture rows of delicate pralines and truffles behind pristine glass, and lose yourself in the idea that bliss lies inside each one of those small, delicious pieces. It’s not […]

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