Pilots train, keep Ramstein soaring
What would happen if pilots flew without knowing where other aircraft were in the sky? There would be confusion. To eliminate the doubt from the minds of flyers, air traffic controllers are there to ensure mission success.
Photos by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
Although the Modern Army Combatives Program is a program developed by the U.S. Army’s 2nd Ranger Battalion, it has spread throughout the military services. In buildings, motor pools and grassy patches of land all over the world, U.S. service members are sweating, struggling and coming together to learn lifesaving techniques […]
Photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron general purpose light vehicle repair flight keeps units on Ramstein ready for any mission that requires them to be behind the wheel.
Whether it’s taking an automobile in for preventative or restorative maintenance, trust is generally put in the hands of a specialist. The same can be said for the aircraft gracing Ramstein Air Base’s flightline.
Loud booms rang out across the forest on Rhine Ordnance Barracks as Soldiers from the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, 7th Civil Support Command, encountered a simulated roadside bomb as they trained for convoy operations.
Multinational training exercises bring Soldiers and equipment from around the world together for a realistic training experience. After weeks of hard work and equipment use, it is time for the Soldiers and their gear to go home. One organization in Kaiserslautern makes equipment retrograde easy.
They are master negotiators, stewards of taxpayer dollars and professional shoppers.
This elite group of experienced traders in the 700th Contracting Squadron possesses a unique proficiency in shopping for the resources used by the Air Force in the KMC.