Post Tagged with: "86th Airlift Wing"

Health

Airman 1st Class Brian Moorehead, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger service agent, steps on a scale before he uses a Bod Pod to measure his body composition Jan. 14 on Ramstein. The machine measures an individual’s weight, body fat percent, and change in body fat and muscle mass. The Bod Pod is available to all ID cardholders over the age of 18.

RUfit to be in the pod?

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Being fit to fight and maintaining a great physical foundation is an imperative pillar of the RUfit program, an Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa intiative focusing on health and wellness.

January 22, 2015 ×

Features

Senior Airman Gabriel Sundstrom, 86th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, checks for damage on a battery Jan. 15 on Ramstein.

Electrifying environments through timely inspections

Story and photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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.

January 22, 2015 ×

News

Digging out of GTCC debt

by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The convenience of a Government Travel Charge Card is it can ease the transition to a new duty station or assist during a temporary duty assignment in a different country, but if left unattended, that convenience could hurt your wallet and career.

January 22, 2015 ×

News

86th FSS fine-tunes TV system

by Airman 1st Class Larissa Greatwood
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Executing the mission efficiently is key in maximizing capabilities of Air Force members. Airmen from the 86th Force Support Squadron have done just that by revamping their TV update process.

January 22, 2015 ×

News

Ramstein Airmen listen to the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, as he responds to questions during a video conference Jan. 16. The video conference allowed Airmen to chat with Welsh about Air Force topics in an informal setting.

CSAF invites Airmen to hang out

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen and spouses on Ramstein were afforded the unique opportunity to join their wingmen from five other bases around the globe to ask the chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, and his wife, Betty, questions during a video conference Jan. 16.

January 22, 2015 ×

Lifestyle

Courtesy photosThe red wine hike leads hikers from the Freinsheim town hall to a vineyard among food and beverage stands Jan. 23 to 25.

Freinsheim offers red wine hike Jan. 23 to 25

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Fresh air, culinary specialties and fine red wines are what visitors can expect Jan. 23 to 25 during Freinsheim’s red wine hike, according to organizers.

January 15, 2015 ×

Commentary

What is your story?

by Senior Airman Timothy Moore
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a photojournalist for the U.S. Air Force, I have been exposed to and documented many aspects of the military, and I get to see how everything comes together.

January 15, 2015 ×

News

Ramstein to implement mandatory reboot

by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 86th Communications Squadron will push an update to all government computers on Ramstein, forcing them to reboot every 72 hours starting Monday.

January 15, 2015 ×

Commentary

Looking forward to a great 2015

by Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente
86th Airlift Wing commander

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I have the greatest job in the Air Force. I have a front row seat to witness amazing work accomplished daily by the men and women of Team Ramstein, and I’m looking forward to the accomplishments we will achieve together in 2015.

January 8, 2015 ×

Lifestyle

Courtesy photoOff-base residents must sweep the snow off their sidewalk.

Keep sidewalks free of snow, ice

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a way to avoid accidents, each German community has rules regarding the removal of snow and ice on sidewalks. Residents living off base should check their rental contracts to find out about these obligations. The rental contract clearly states who must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.

December 18, 2014 ×