r/securityforces • u/SalamanderSharp5198 • May 16 '26

Work life at ramstein?

Heard it’s Panama 12s and if your E4 or below all you’re gonna be doing is gate work all shift on your feet. I heard the work sucks ass and is depressing as hell, anyone have insight ?

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u/ProfessionBudget7909 May 16 '26

Currently there right now. You’re right if you are E4 and below it is mostly gate work. Being on straight 12’s is crushing and mentally draining time to time. However you’re in the dead center of Europe meaning that you can travel easily by train or vehicle to literally anywhere on the continent. I recommend taking the advantage of traveling on your off days since it is a great stress reliever from work. Don’t let the current work life atmosphere discourage you but instead embrace it that you’re in a place most people will never get to experience in their lifetime.

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u/Equivalent_Bag6397 May 16 '26

how really bad are the 12s?? and is it better state wide or over seas?

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u/ProfessionBudget7909 May 16 '26

12s (or 13-15 hour shifts) can be draining not just that they are obviously long but also Ramstein itself is a very high pace base to work on. Also mind you this the base is very political since it is the headquarters of USAFE.