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A 40K Tunner loader moves baggage and supplies onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2022. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa forces are prepared and strategically positioned to rapidly surge forces into and across the theater in order to support the alliance and defend against any aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

Ramstein 2022: A year in review

Each year, Team Ramstein Airmen make a global impact, and 2022 held no exception. The year showcased dedication, innovation, and sacrifice to the mission.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Benner, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 30, 2022. Benner faced and survived a rare medical condition that few have encountered  after months in the hospital. Aggregatibacter aphrophilus, a common bacteria residing in the mouth, caused his blood to become septic and resulted in the growth of a baseball-sized abscess in his liver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

Ramstein Airman survives rare medical condition

Airman 1st Class Tyler Benner, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, faced and survived a rare medical condition that few have encountered.

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How well do you know your German license plates?

Germany has a very special method of issuing license plates depending on where you live. Unlike in the United States, where plates are issued according to states with different colors or designs. In Germany all plates are designed with black letters on a white background, they have a D (Deutschland) […]

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Community Events - January 6, 2023

Community Events – January 6, 2023

Baumholder January to March Trip Schedule Available Find the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January to March under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, please call the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401. Clay Fest […]

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Unterwegs - January 6, 2022

Unterwegs – January 6, 2022

QUIZ TIME, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYONE After the busy holiday season and New Year’s celebrations, Germans tend to relax and spend quality time with family and friends on cold winter evenings. Card games, board games or quizzes are popular activities to stay snuggled up and warm. If you would like to […]

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U.S. Air Force Airman Emma Gantner, 786th Force Support Squadron military postal clerk, receives a graduation certificate with German Air Forces  Col. Michael Trautermann, German national senior representative of the NATO Headquarters Allied Air Command, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on Dec. 5, 2022. Gantner was the only woman to participate and received a badge in gold, obtaining the top overall score of A+++. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens)

RAB Airman awarded gold German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge

U.S. Air Force Airman Emma Gantner, 786th Force Support Squadron military postal clerk, recently earned a gold German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge, obtaining an overall score of A+++.

December 16, 2022 ×

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Members of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, are recognized by the 86th Airlift Wing command team for dedicating 45 years of service to the U.S. Air Force during a length of service ceremony at RAB, Dec. 8, 2022. The ceremony honored U.S. and German civilians working for Team Ramstein for 20 or more years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty)

RAB honors US, German government civilians

Nearly 140 U.S. and German civilians were recognized for their dedication to service during a length of service ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 8. Honorees received a certificate that thanked them for their long-standing employment with the U.S. government during the biannual event. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen decorated a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft with holiday decorations for the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. Members from the Kaiserslautern Military Community were invited to enjoy food, music and a visit from Santa Clause during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

Ramstein hosts annual Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc

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NDI: Seeing between the cracks

NDI: Seeing between the cracks

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Writing history: 521 AMOW historian wins AF-level program award

Writing history: 521 AMOW historian wins AF-level program award

On Oct. 31, 2021, the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing concluded the end of a significant historical chapter: the last Afghan evacuees depart Ramstein Air Base. While some 521st AMOW locations and Airmen continued to support further evacuation efforts, the surge had ended. But the work was just beginning for […]

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