News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
AEF. These three letters represent the heart of the organizational transformation of our Air Force, yet somehow this ever-growing and evolving Air Expeditionary Force construct is often misunderstood by many of our own Air Force
Since August, the KMC has been buzzing rather loudly. The buzz I am referring to hovers around the many changes new leadership has brought, but even more so by the chatter of those resisting change.
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter is shot down and four survivors are stranded in a hostile location awaiting rescue. The scenario was part of a joint Combat Search and Rescue Exercise held at Hohenfels Army Air Field, Germany, March 20 to April 2.
Twenty-six members of the 37th Airlift Squadron put their skills to the test March 29 through April 3, participating in Exercise Leaning Tower in Pisa, Italy.
***image1***Capt. James Campion (left), flight nurse instructor from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein, assisted by (l to r) technicians Staff Sgt. Jamie Faison, Staff Sgt. Susan Case and Staff Sgt. Janel Minerich practice exercise scenarios, communication, patient movement, treatment and processing after the set up of a Mobile Air […]
***image1******image2***Airman 1st Class Stephanie Hamm (left), 735th Civil Engineer Squadron customer service technician, sends frozen food flying into her shopping cart during a three-minute shopping spree at the Ramstein commissary March 29. Airman Hamm was awarded the spree as 86th Airlift Wing Airman of the Year. She collected $1,766.26 in […]
***image1***Many people falsely assume they have a protected left turn into the Joint Mobility Processing Center area inside the Ramstein West Gate. Drivers must ensure traffic is clear before making a left turn. To learn more about German signs, people can visit the U.S. Army Europe’s Registry of Motor Vehicle […]
***image1***Skateboarders using the Skatepark Ramstein are required to wear complete safety gear as stated in the park rules sign. This young skater is protecting his head with a helmet, but wristguards, knee and elbow pads are also required.
***image1***Which Congressional Act authorized the training of black pilots? A. The Air Corps Act of 1926 B. The National Defense Act of 1940 C. The Selective Service Act of 1940 D. The National Security Act of 1947 Answer: B. On April 3, 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National […]
Americans in Europe must beware of dealers who offer overseas conversions to U.S. standards for cars or motorcycles. The Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency only accept work done and warranted by licensed companies in the United States.
Last updated: 09/18/2026
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