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  • Photo of a crate parachuting from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules

    US, NATO forces conduct airlift interfly over Germany during OV 20-04

    U.S. military personnel and aircraft assigned to Ramstein Air Base led an interfly formation over Germany, including aircraft from four NATO countries, Oct. 22, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron listen to a briefing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2020. Different units from the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in an Agile Combat Employment exercise to practice generating combat airpower in a deployed environment. 52nd LRS Airmen obtained training needed to drive on Ramstein's flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

    52d LRS makes forward-deployed ACE exercise happen

    Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2020, to practice generating combat airpower in an austere environment and deter aggressors. This was the first time the 52nd FW sent Airmen to a forward-operating location in support of ACE. Although maintainers and crew
  • Santa and his helpers, along with members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and seven partner nations conducted static-line and military freefall jumps for Operation Toy Drop 2018, over Alzey Drop Zone, Germany Dec. 11-13, 2018.

    Santa, Elves jump for Operation Toy Drop 2018

    Santa and his helpers, along with members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and seven partner nations conducted static-line and military freefall jumps for Operation Toy Drop 2018, over Alzey Drop Zone, Germany Dec. 11-13, 2018.
  • U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Group, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, march to the location of their bare base site during exercise Contested Forge on Grostenquin Air Base, France, Dec. 3, 2018. Contested Forge is an annual exercise that tests the 435th CRG's ability to build a forward operating base and conduct airfield operations in an austere environment, friendly or hostile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)

    Ramstein Airmen build a bare base in contested exercise

    Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing's 435th Contingency Response Group and more than 11 other organizations, along with one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, deployed to Grostenquin Air Base, France, to participate in exercise Contested Forge.
  • Senior Airman Pascal Nyowatchon, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, performs a ceremonial Honor Guard drill on Ramstien Air Base, Germany, February 15th, 2018.

    Taking an oath, paying it forward

    His coworkers described him in a few short words: positive, strong, and lively. Friends and family say Senior Airman Pascal Nyowatchon has a smile that’s contagious and a personality that fills a room.

  • Ramstein Airman ignites innovation with spark of genius

    One 86th Communications Squadron Airman assigned to Ramstein Air Base took second place in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Spark Tank competition.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration director, observes U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Oregan, USAFE Warrior Preparation Center Air Ground Operations School Joint Terminal Attack Controller instructor, as he runs a simulation using the Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System at the WPC at Einsiedlerhof Air Station, Germany, Nov. 2, 2017. Thomas visited the WPC to participate in the ribbon cutting event for the new domed simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer)

    USAFE WPC introduces new domed simulator

    The United States Air Forces in Europe Warrior Preparation Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony highlighting the delivery and operational status of the new Joint Terminal Attack Controller domed simulator Nov. 2.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, tests a piece of equipment for cracks with Tech. Sgt. James Cone and Staff Sgt. Timothy J. Schwenning II, both 86th Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection technicians, during an immersion tour on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2017. Wolters coined all four Airmen assigned to the shop for their efforts in finding the best course of action for detecting cracks in the equipment saving the Air Force money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

    Gen. Wolters thanks Ramstein Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, center, receives a briefing from 435th Air Ground Operations Wing officials at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 23, 2017. Wolters visited two wings on Ramstein and spoke with Airmen from numerous units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua
  • U.S. Airmen assigned to the 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, take off in a C-130H Hercules from Powidz Air Base, Poland, during the latest iteration of Operation Atlantic Resolve, Oct. 16, 2017. The NATO-led exercise prepares U.S. and Polish Airmen to work together in order to increase interoperability and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass)

    Ramstein Airmen join Polish allies for Operation Atlantic Resolve

    More than 100 Airmen assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing, along with two C-130J Super Hercules said, ‘tschuss,’ to Germany and, ‘cześć,’ to Poland for the latest iteration of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
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