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Ramstein’s 70 historic years are an impressive feat — one that would have been impossible without the unit that built it all in the first place: The 435th Construction and Training Squadron.

Hildegard Gayer had just completed her apprenticeship as an administrative clerk in the summer of 1954 and was in search of a position to start her career and support her family. Jobs were rare in the war-torn economy and then she heard about open positions at the newly constructed air […]

The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing has been at Ramstein for nearly two decades, both as a host wing and as a tenant. The 435th’s history, however, is much longer and more illustrious than just its last twenty years. In the nearly 80 years since its inception, the 435th has […]

DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH, AUG. 6, 11:15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illinated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of […]

The Rheinland Inn Dining Facility on Ramstein Air Base celebrated its grand reopening July 18, after two and a half years of renovations.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Brown, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation medical material noncommissioned officer in charge, was recognized by Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, as Airlifter of the Month during a coining ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, July 21. Brown grew up in Libertyville, Ill, where […]

Staff Sgt. Eric Lee considers being the plans and operations noncommissioned officer in charge at 1st Human Resource Sustainment Center, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, a blessing. He appreciates being surrounded by great leaders. The Newport, Arkansas, native was recognized for his own leadership skills and commitment to quality service this […]