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  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Ricardo Aldahondo, middle, 86th Medical Support Squadron Resource Management Flight commander, gives a tour of an Air Force Expeditionary Medical System (EMEDS) to host nation distinguished visitors during the 86th Medical Group's exercise Maroon Surge Community Outreach Day on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2018. An EMEDS is a deployable medical unit, like a tent-hospital, that is fully equipped and has rooms that can be added and removed. Ramstein welcomed visitors to tour the facilities to educate the public about Air Force capabilities, promote openness, and strengthen relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

    EMEDS maintains readiness posture

    Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS), an 86th Medical Group asset, remains postured and ready at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, should the capability be needed in fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and saving lives.
  • A computer monitor with four split screens shows six Airmen speaking to each other via teleconference video call.

    86 AW adapts, continues honoring Airmen

    Airlifter of the Week is a program that recognizes Airmen who go above and beyond in making the 86th Airlift Wing the World’s Best Wing.
  • An Oshkosh Snow Broom snow removal vehicle sweeps a runway clear of snow during winter weather on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 27, 2020.

    786 CES “Dirt Boyz” keep runways clear

    The 786th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” worked around the clock to keep runways free of snow and ice on Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 27 and 28, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenaniah Taft, explosive ordnance disposal technician, performs a hang power clean at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 5, 2019.

    136 Memorial Workout: EOD remembers fallen

    Service members of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight participated in the EOD 136 Memorial Workout at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 5, 2019.The workout honors the memory of the 136 Department of Defense EOD technicians that have lost their lives in the line of duty since 9/11.
  • Alejandro Villanueva football camp attendees attempt to catch a football while practicing offensive drills during the Alejandro Villanueva football camp at Kaiserslautern High School on Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, April 14, 2019. More than 200 children participated in the two-day camp focusing on football fundamentals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)

    Former Army officer, current NFL player gives back to service members in Germany

    He used to hear explosions of improvised explosive devices, now he hears the explosion of a crowd’s cheers. Instead of commanding officers shouting orders, it’s now teammates calling audibles. He no longer wears a Kevlar helmet, trading it in for a football helmet.
  • U.S Air Force personnel during aeromedical training mission.

    86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron builds proficiency on overnight readiness mission

    From Feb. 23-24, 2019, members of the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, honed life-saving skillsets on an overnight aeromedical readiness mission to Tallinn, Estonia.
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