Latest "Ramstein Air Base" stories

A newly installed welcome sign is on display at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 2, 2021. (Airman Edgar Grimaldo/Air Force)

Ramstein rethinks Pride Month events after critics bash ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ for kids

Objections centered on the library gathering but allegedly have led to a blanket ban from local leadership on any drag-related Pride Month event.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Frontline Photos: March 27, 2022

Off-roading at Ramstein, training with Allies in Poland, a muddy Marine and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

14 months ago

‘Tonight, we’ll be maxed out.’ Inside Ramstein Air Base’s push to host thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force airmen taking part in Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, have worked around the clock to ensure evacuees have medical service, food, water and shelter before they depart for the United States.

By Vivienne Machi

21 months ago

TRANSCOM boss vows to ramp up what is already one of the largest airlift operations in history

“My commitment is to ensure that airlift is never the constraint in this operation.”

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Pentagon chief on inaugural tour of Europe to shore up defense ties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday began an inaugural tour of Europe to shore up partnerships that are a cornerstone of the post-World War II order.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Austin orders review of US global troop presence as Biden halts US troops cuts in Germany

Biden said the troop pullout would be halted until Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin does a review of America’s troops presence around the globe.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago