Press Releases

Dec. 31, 2020
501st CSW begins COVID-19 vaccinations

The 423rd Medical Squadron clinic conducted their first vaccinations of healthcare workers with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at RAF Alconbury, England starting on Dec. 28. In addition, the 422d Medical Squadron clinic administered the vaccine at RAF Croughton, England on Dec. 30.
Dec. 30, 2020
Ramstein receives initial COVID-19 vaccine shipment

The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrived here Dec. 30, and inoculations are scheduled to begin in the coming days.
Dec. 30, 2020
48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections prepare a wire cable sling for a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The repair and reclamation section’s most important responsibility for the
Dec. 29, 2020
COVID-19 vaccinations begin for U.K. tri-base community

The 48th Medical Group conducted its first inoculations of healthcare workers with the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 29, 2020.
Dec. 28, 2020
COVID-19 vaccination arrives at RAF Lakenheath

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 27, 2020.
Dec. 28, 2020
Aviano Airmen highlight adaptable, rapidly executable posture during SECAF, CSAF, CMSAF visit

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, engaged with Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing during their visit to Aviano Air Base, Dec. 23, 2020.
Dec. 23, 2020
Airmen hit their mark while maintaining relationships, capabilities, the environment

Interoperability doesn’t just happen in the skies, but on the ground as well.
Dec. 23, 2020
Always Ready: 86th AES executes NPC-L training mission

The 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron held a COVID-19 patient movement training using the Negatively Pressurized Conex-Lite at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14-18, 2020.
Dec. 22, 2020
Acting defense secretary visits RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller visited Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Dec. 21.Miller came to the base to engage with Airmen, speak with leadership and present the 2020 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Effectiveness Award to the 100th Maintenance Group.
Dec. 22, 2020
721st APS maintains flight excellence during COVID-19

Since March, members of the 721st APS have worked tirelessly at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal to make sure the mission continues, and their patrons and employees are kept safe from exposure to COVID-19.