• Ramstein C-130s buzz around the globe

    The 37th Airlift Squadron is normally assigned tactical airlift missions; however, throughout the month of November the squadron supported strategic objectives in Algeria, Ukraine and Israel. With support from the 86th Maintenance Group, 86th Contingency Response Group and 86th Air and Space

  • Decorated C-130 flies final combat mission

    A 44-year-old C-130 from Ramstein with a Purple Heart and more than 29,500 flying hours flew its final combat mission Nov. 13 in Southwest Asia. Aircraft 63-7865, part of the 86th Airlift Wing and currently assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, transported servicemembers and cargo between

  • COMUSAFE makes final visit to RAF Lakenheath

    Gen. William T. Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, spoke to Liberty Warriors at an Airmen's call Dec. 3 and made his last flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle Dec. 4 at RAF Lakenheath. After 39 years of service, the general will retire Feb. 1. Accompanying General Hobbins was Chief Master Sgt.

  • Operation Season's Greetings rocks Ramstein tonight

    Don't miss Operation Season's Greetings tonight in Hangar 1. Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is 7 p.m. Jamie O'Neal returns to Operation Season's Greetings to perform with musicians from the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band. Ms. O'Neal, who wowed the

  • 1st CMXS Airmen pay tribute to WWII vets

    Thirty-five members from the 86th Airlift Wing's 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron, including two local nationals, ventured out on a crisp and cold European morning to honor 10,489 of America's sons and daughters who fought in World War II, paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country and