by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian
As World War II approached, the British Fleet Air Arm, the poor
stepchild of the independent Royal Air Force, was desperate for a
modern fighter to replace its old biplanes. The Royal Navy turned to
the Fairey Aviation Company Ltd. for such a fighter and the company
submitted what was essentially a fighter version of its Battle light
bomber.
September 24, 2010 ×
by Gen. Roger Brady
U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander
This last weekend I attended my fifth Ramstein Welfare Bazaar.
I spent more money than I should have on things I did not need and ate
too many brats, tacos and bowls of gumbo, but I had a marvelous time
and remain unrepentant regarding my excess.
September 24, 2010 ×
by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
Taking care not to bump his busted ankle, Pvt. Michael Waskon pushed
his wheelchair up to the barbecue serving line at the United Service
Organizations Warrior Center, hoping for seconds.
September 24, 2010 ×
by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon and Col. Thomas Gould
86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commanders
Team Ramstein, after months of preparation we are ready for our
operational readiness inspection. Thank you for your steadfast
determination, dedication and drive as we prepared for this inspection.
Now is your chance to show the inspectors what we have always known
September 24, 2010 ×
by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Since its inception in 1988, the Ramstein Rouges Rugby Football Club
has grown in numbers and is known to be the seedlings of rugby in the
Kaiserslautern area. The team has about 40 players and participates in
the Rheinland-Pfalz Division 3, consisting of six teams who are mainly
civilians. The team also participates in multiple tournaments
throughout Europe.
September 17, 2010 ×