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Meet USAFE-AFAFRICA’s newest command chief, CMSgt. Brion Blais

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa mission is best executed when Airmen are developed and cared for, and the new USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief is here to ensure Airmen can rise to the challenge.
American actors tour Ramstein Air Base
Heading home: Ramstein supports wounded warriors, families

Taking care of Airmen and families is one of the top priorities of the Air Force and its leaders.

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News

Master Sgt. Joseph McTaggart, non-commissioned officer in charge of Ramstein Air Base Southside Fitness Center, walks on one of the new environmentally friendly treadmills at the Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 4. The treadmill functions entirely on the individual’s own energy. As the individual moves, the treadmill transfers the individual’s energy into usable energy, which is put back into the power grid.

786 FSS: Going green, making green with Spark Tank idea

The 786th Force Support Squadron recently purchased six environmentally friendly treadmills for use in the North- and Southside fitness centers.

Meet USAFE-AFAFRICA’s newest command chief, CMSgt. Brion Blais

KMC Blotter

The Housing Hype

New SAPR volunteer victim advocates ready to help

Thracian Fall 19 wraps up in Bulgaria

Features

U.S. Air Force Col. Matt S. Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, poses for a photo with Senior Airman April VanHorn, 86th Aerospace Medical Squadron medical technician, to recognize her as Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 11. VanHorn received the award after streamlining several processes prior to a group inspection and for her proactiveness in providing first response action to an unconscious individual during a trip to Oktoberfest.

Airlifter of the week: SrA April VanHorn, 86 AMDS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman April VanHorn, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron medical technician, received the honor of being Airlifter of the Week, Oct. 11 on Ramstein Air Base.

Garrison water safe, tested throughout year to ensure Soldier, family wellness

American actors tour Ramstein Air Base

Exchange program NCO strengthens European partnership

Friendship concert strengthens bonds between USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, local communities

Being aware of cyber-threats

Lifestyle & Health

U.S. Air Force Col. Matt Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, receives his flu vaccine in the wing conference room at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 7.

86 AW leadership leads way, gets flu shots

Kaiserslautern’s October carnival starts today

New DHA director visits Europe, talks military healthcare consolidation

Mark your Calendar — October 2019

Community Corner

WAS IST LOS? Cultural highlights

Sports

Clutch defense pushes Ramstein past Kaiserslautern; Baumholder falls to Alconbury

It was about as American pastoral as one could get. Friday night football under the lights, homecoming, crosstown rivals, full moon, the perfect scenario for a Hollywood movie. - READ MORE...

Kaiserslautern cross country sweeps boys, girls in Baumholder; Ramstein runners up at Seewoog

Kaiserslautern volleyball splits at home, Ramstein sweeps on road

Ramstein takes top prize in European golf championships

Schools

Super Hero Fun Friday

by Gabriele Arseneault Landstuhl Elementary School Just recently, kindergartners in Dana Kockx’s classroom at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School celebrated Super Hero Fun Friday. - READ MORE...