Press Releases

May 12, 2020
RAM flights secure fight against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Stephens, 76th Airlift Squadron readiness flight commander, and 1st Lt. Jacob Goodwin, 76th AS training officer, flew to Italy to pick up coronavirus disease 2019 test kits using NATO’s Rapid Air Mobility initiative, May 8, 2020. RAM provides allied military flights a
May 12, 2020
48th MXG USAFE-AFAFRICA award winners

A weapons load crew member assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit loads munitions onto an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 29, 2020. Liberty Wing weapons loaders helped the 48th Maintenance Group earn the 2019 USAFE-AFAFRICA Clements McMullen
May 11, 2020
USSTRATCOM Conducts Long-Range Strategic Bomber Mission

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) demonstrated the readiness and global reach of its long-range strategic bombers during a mission spanning the U.S. European Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command geographic areas of responsibility, May 7.
May 8, 2020
86 AW conducts COVID-19 patient movement training

Airmen assigned to the 86th Operations Group, 86th Medical Group and 86th Maintenance Group participated in a simulated open-air movement of COVID-19 positive patients on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
May 8, 2020
COVID-19: Ramstein ready for refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Castro, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, finishes refueling a Boeing 747 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 2020. Castro wore a face covering while performing his responsibilities to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus disease
May 6, 2020
DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19

Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 ops: AEOT provides lifesaving support, transfer to positive patients

Airmen assigned to Air Force Reserve Command from various locations within the United States arrived at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to assist with coronavirus disease 2019 operations from May 2-3.
May 6, 2020
786 CES perfects purifying proficiency

Water pours out of a fire hose at a 435th Construction and Training Squadron training site at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 29, 2020. The 435th CTS teaches U.S. Air Forces in Europe water and fuel systems maintenance Airmen how to properly operate and maintain the reverse water osmosis
May 5, 2020
48th FW flying training continues during pandemic

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 5, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to
May 4, 2020
Flight Medicine clinic covers wide variety of medical necessities for Saber Nation

The Flight Medicine clinic’s name may seem misleading since it suggests that pilots may have their own clinic or get special treatment. However, the clinic does more than take care of those who fly.“Ironically, Flight Medicine and what we do is sometimes misunderstood,” said U.S. Air Force Capt.