The Allied Air Command Ramstein, also AC Ramstein (Air), is the headquarters commanding NATOs air forces in Central Europe. Originally named Allied Air Forces Central Europe (AAFCE) its task was to provide centralized direction and control for NATO air forces in the European Central Region corresponding to West Germany south of the river Elbe, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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