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Ramstein Air Base Airmen load Joint Precision Airdrop Systems with Modular Autonomous Guidance Units bundles onto a C-130J Super Hercules during Exercise African Lion 18, April 18 at Kenitra Air Base, Morocco. Morocco, a major non-NATO ally, supported U.S. Africa Command’s first-ever JPAD-MAGU drop in Northern Morocco.

Ramstein Airmen, Morocco support AFRICOM’s first JPAD-MAGU drop

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

KENITRA AIR BASE, Morocco — Since the introduction of airdrops in World War II, flying at low levels has had its concerns: How do you ensure the accuracy of delivering cargo while also keeping your aircraft and crew safe from hostile ground forces?

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A Spanish aerobatic demonstration team flies in formation while a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base sits on display April 25 during the Berlin Air and Trade Show. The Berlin Air and Trade Show provides a medium for U.S. and allied nations to exchange information and enhance interoperability.

US, allies kick off Berlin Air and Trade Show

Story and photo by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. military members and government officials joined NATO allies to exhibit aerospace capabilities at an international aerospace event in Berlin, April 25.

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Col. Bradley Spears, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing vice commander, spoke to current and upcoming leadership within the 521st AMOW during the Squadron Leadership Orientation Course on Ramstein Air Base, April 20. The course focused on 521st AMOW’s strategic priorities of developing Airmen and enhancing partnerships.

521st AMOW hosts Squadron Leadership Orientation Course

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kristof J. Rixmann
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted their second annual Squadron Leadership Orientation Course for incoming wing, group and squadron commanders, directors of operation, and superintendents at Ramstein Air Base, April 15-20. The course focused on the 521st AMOW’s strategic priorities of developing Airmen and enhancing partnerships through the execution […]

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Ramstein newcomers compete in Amazing Base

Ramstein newcomers compete in Amazing Base

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Sara Voigt 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members new to Ramstein showed up ready to compete at the base’s first ever Amazing Base event on Ramstein Air Base, April 24.

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KMC Blotter — May 4, 2018

Compiled by the 569th USFPS and 86th SFS

April 23 8:58 a.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident and damaging government property on Vogelweh Main Base. 11:14 a.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle at an unknown location. 4:01 p.m.: Theft from an unsecured vehicle in Bann. 4:11 p.m.: Fleeing the scene of a minor traffic accident […]

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Take Note — May 4, 2018

The Ramstein Mudder The Ramstein Mudder returns this year at the field between the Northside Chapel and the Commissary. The event begins at 7 a.m. May 24. Registration is now open for DoD ID cardholders. Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a8a82ca7f49-ramstein or click the Mudder icon on www.Ramstein.af.mil. Parking discs needed In […]

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Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and their families from across Europe march the final mile as a group during the 7th Annual TACP 24-hour Run Challenge at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, April 27, 2018. The 24-hour Run Challenge is a worldwide event consisting of TACP teams participating globally at the same time. Of the 75 participants, more than 1,050 miles were walked during the memorial run at USAG Bavaria. Photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters

Airmen memorialize fallen heroes during annual 24-hour Run Challenge

by Annabelle Arcand
U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Tactical Air Control Party Airmen from across Europe ran to memorialize fallen Airmen and Soldiers here, April 26 to 27, during the 7th Annual TACP 24-hour Run Challenge.

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Landstuhl hospital Color Guard honors “Wereth 11” Soldiers massacred in WWII

Landstuhl hospital Color Guard honors “Wereth 11” Soldiers massacred in WWII

by Stacy Sanning
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs Office

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Color Guard participated in a ceremony April 28 in Wereth, Belgium honoring 11 Soldiers who were massacred during the early stages of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

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Q&A: Meet Ramstein’s AF Reserve Recruiters

Q&A: Meet Ramstein’s AF Reserve Recruiters

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Tory Patterson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 

Q: To be-gin, can you tell us a little about yourselves? A: Sure, I’m Senior Master Sgt. Julie Boekers, and I work with Master Sgt. Gabriel Silva. We are the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Team on Ramstein Air Base. Q: And who do you serve, specifically? A: So, the Air […]

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African Lion 18 improves interoperability

African Lion 18 improves interoperability

by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes Stanton
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Service members from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces observed and practiced AE procedures to further develop one another’s capabilities, allowing both nations to operate more efficiently in the event of a contingency operation.

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