by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
One of the keys to mission success in the Air Force is readiness. Unfortunately, equipment or machinery don’t always make that easy. When an aircraft breaks down or malfunctions at a base or area that isn’t equipped to fix the problem, what can be done?
October 6, 2016 ×
by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
As a child, he didn’t know those long walks with his father would one day save a man’s life.
October 6, 2016 ×
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Airmen have long held a standard of dress and appearance that reflects how much pride they take in being in the military.
September 29, 2016 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Airmen of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron broke a new record for the highest allowable cargo load for a commercial aircraft July 27.
September 29, 2016 ×
Story and photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The Air Force functions like a complex machine made up of interlocking gears that keep the mission rolling. Every wheel is important with its specific function, but when one gear malfunctions, the whole mechanism suffers. The 86th Maintenance Group is an element of Ramstein that keeps the mission pushing forward.
September 22, 2016 ×
Story and photos by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
In the frigid and dim cargo hold of a C-17 Globemaster III, Airmen strive to save the lives of injured service members while being tormented by the deafening rumble of four engines. These Airmen are the patients’ best option for medical care and transportation to a hospital.
September 22, 2016 ×
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Betty Y. Boomer
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
BOEBLINGEN, Germany — The 554th Military Police Company held the fourth annual Clifton Challenge Sept. 1 at the Boeblingen Local Training Area, Germany, in honor of Cpl. Karen N. Clifton, who was killed in Baghdad, Iraq, June 21, 2007, when her High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, injuring two other passengers in the vehicle.
September 15, 2016 ×
Photos by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh
Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing salute during the lowering of the German flag Sept. 9 on Ramstein. The Airmen were participating in a 9/11 memorial retreat ceremony to honor the 2,977 lives lost during the attacks.
September 15, 2016 ×
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
When people think of the Air Force, they often think of gigantic cargo planes carrying tanks by air into war zones and supersonic jets soaring through the vast blue sky.
September 15, 2016 ×
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Chief Master Sgt. Aaron D. Bennett, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, spoke to members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community 5/6 association during their general membership meeting Sept. 1 on Ramstein.
September 15, 2016 ×