The conclusion of Mannie’s travels: Amsterdam Express
Amsterdam has always been at the top of my list of must-see places in Europe. I heard much about it and was adamant about seeing the canals and narrow houses for myself.
Amsterdam has always been at the top of my list of must-see places in Europe. I heard much about it and was adamant about seeing the canals and narrow houses for myself.
Airmen form up after Ramstein’s second tri-wing run of the year July 23 on Ramstein. Events like these help bring the installation together and collectively work on fitness and resilience. The regularly scheduled tri-wing run is one of the few times where all three wings on Ramstein come together to form Team Ramstein.
MANNHEIM, Germany — A multinational and multiorganizational team led by the 21st Theater Sustainment Command conducted a critical test of heavy transport trailers from three different nations July 24 at Coleman Barracks in Mannheim. This test verified the feasibility of transporting heavy U.S. tracked vehicles across European highways.
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Liz Wszalek, 932nd Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel flight commander (right), and German Capt. Andreas Feld, Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik, Federal Academy for Security Policy, personnel officer, guard an entry control point during the International Junior Officer Leadership Development Course July 22 on Ramstein. The curriculum included international leadership, team building, cultural diversity, military officership, international relations and cross-cultural mobilization issues. Instructional activities included classroom lectures, small group discussions, a field exercise and structured social activities.
The annual Nijmegen “Vierdaagse,” the Four Days Marches, in the Netherlands is an event regional marching enthusiasts and service members, among others, look forward to all year. For some, it is a chance to prove their strength and resiliency. For others, it is a chance to join thousands of other marchers in the world’s largest walking event and earn a coveted ribbon. Regardless of the reason, everyone must complete his or her individual distance — and 30 to 50 km a day is no small feat.
LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Five o’clock in the “City of Angels” typically signals the end of a day’s hard work. It’s a time when most Los Angeles metropolitan area commuters pile on to the freeways and the Metro Rail system, returning to their homes during the long summer evening.
Hours before propellers turn and wheels leave the ground, one group of Airmen are the first pair of boots to step forward in the mission.
The Armed Forces Communications-Electronics Association Chapter 158 and U.S. Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa A6 hosted a technology exposition July 20 and 21 on Ramstein to allow Airmen and civilians to see the latest technologies available.
Air Force officials recently announced the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015, and for the second year in a row, Ramstein Air Base is home to one of the Air Force’s best.
Closures • In an effort to better serve the beneficiaries of the 86th Medical Group, the Ramstein Clinic will forecast its closures due to U.S. holidays and mandatory training days as follows: Aug. 13 (MDG Training Day, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Sept. 10 (MDG Training Day, all day). This forecast […]