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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Josh Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, holds a comfort kit provided by the American Red Cross at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 20, 2021. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at Ramstein Air Base while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Commentary: A message from 86 AW commander

To the men and women of Team Ramstein: In the span of only a few long days, Ramstein Air Base transformed into U.S. European Command’s primary evacuation hub supporting one of the largest, most complex humanitarian airlift operations in history.

August 27, 2021 ×

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KMC Blotter – August 27, 2021

August 16 9:40 a.m.: Theft in Ramstein-Miesenbach August 17 4:23 p.m.: Major traffic collision in Otterbach August 18 Nothing significant to report August 19 7:44 a.m.: Major traffic collision in Landstuhl 10:20 a.m.: Theft in Ramstein-Miesenbach 9:01 p.m.: Driving under the influence in Ramstein-Miesenbach August 20 1:19 a.m.: Driving while […]

August 27, 2021 ×

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Commentary: 21st century leadership: Innovation, embracing change

Commentary: 21st century leadership: Innovation, embracing change

Over the past year and a half the world has faced a global pandemic, stock market collapse followed by its meteoric rise, global political changes, and rampant social unrest. During this timeframe and despite the global upheavals, the U.S. military’s core missions did not change. The war against terror has […]

August 20, 2021 ×

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Air Force releases additional dress, appearance changes

Air Force releases additional dress, appearance changes

New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.

August 20, 2021 ×

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First Space Guardian for NATO Space Centre

First Space Guardian for NATO Space Centre

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Space Centre gained its first U.S. Space Force Guardian, when a key member of the team, Major Matthew Leines, officially transferred from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force on Aug 12. During the formal ceremony held at Allied Air Command on Aug. […]

August 20, 2021 ×

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1 ABCT, 1 ID assumes authority in Żagań, Poland

1 ABCT, 1 ID assumes authority in Żagań, Poland

Zagan, Poland — The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Devil Brigade,” 1st Infantry Division assumed command during a transfer of authority ceremony in Zagan, Poland, Aug. 13. The event signified the successful end of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division’s nine-month rotation to Poland. After months […]

August 20, 2021 ×

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KMC Blotter – August 20, 2021

August 9 3:30 a.m.: Damage to government property on Pulaski Barracks 6:15 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 7:50 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 7:58 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 8:05 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 9:05 a.m.: Theft in Kindsbach 4:34 p.m.: Verbal altercation in Weilerbach 7:56 p.m.: Damage to personal property in Kaiserslautern […]

August 20, 2021 ×

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What is an RAO?

What is an RAO?

The Ramstein Air Base Retiree Activities Office has been closed for many months as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted various base agencies, but the RAO is pleased to open its doors once again in a new location. The RAO serves the community in a variety of ways. It keeps the immediate […]

August 20, 2021 ×

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jalah Patten, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower watch supervisor, left, shows members of the Ukrainian armed forces a tower simulator system during their visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2021. The system allows ATC Airmen to train on airspace and airfield navigation and management on multiple simulated U.S. Air Force bases. The Ukrainian service members were able to review fundamental concepts to potentially enable them to host a variety of U.S. Air Force and NATO aircraft at their installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

USAF, Ukraine armed forces strengthen partnership

Members of the Ukrainian armed forces met with a variety of U.S. Air Force units from Ramstein Air Base and Kapaun Air Station, Aug. 2-6.

August 13, 2021 ×

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Commentary: Harness your experience

Commentary: Harness your experience

My alarm went off around 3:45 a.m. My gear was ready, and I quickly put on my base layers and hut sandals. I carried my bag and gear and left them outside the dining room. It was breakfast time. To me, eating is absolutely essential to climbing and I overeat […]

August 13, 2021 ×