3/2/2011 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- Two Airmen were killed and two were wounded during a shooting incident March 2 at Frankfurt International Airport.
The names of the deceased are being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin.
German authorities have the shooter in custody.
The incident is currently under investigation. More details will be released as they become available.
Comments
3/4/2011 9:06:38 AM ET God bless these fallen warriors. For those of you wondering how to prevent incidents like this, here's how we prevent this in the future - ARM US We're the most powerful miitary in the world and yet our Active Shooter training has us cowering behind furniture in darkened rooms. If we were all carrying like we used to back in the day, how many situations like this could be mitigated with less loss of life or completely prevented once the enemy knew that if they drew down on group of Airmen they would quickly have a world of hurt rain down on them? I sincerely hope this incident wakes our leadership up.
ML, San Antonio TX
3/3/2011 1:23:56 PM ET How disgusting for someone to commit this kind of horrible act. God bless and be strong and help the families in need. In this time of terrorist acts, we as a whole need to sit down and ask ourselves and our leaders what can we do to keep us safer. I know things are going to happen but if we can make ourselves blend in on our travels, NOT make ourselves so obvious and stick out by wearing our uniform to and from TDY's and deployments, maybe that would help. Our leaders must make that determination. We already look like military by our demeanor, haircuts, ect.. Leaders, keep us safe from those who want to hurt us.
SMOKER, AZ
3/3/2011 10:20:55 AM ET Being impacted by this I ask myself what I can do. One small measure that I encourage others here at RAFL RAFM and RAFF is to tie a black or dark blue ribbon to your vehicle aerial. These victims could be the very person that checked your ID every time you drove thru the gate, issued your driving permit or any number of situations. Show your support to their co-workers. And please don't criticize this as identifying yourself as US military. We do that already a dozen other ways. Just do something.
Sgt V, RAF Lakenheath
3/3/2011 9:29:38 AM ET My family and I just want to give our heartfelt condolences on this tragedy to the families and friends of these Airmen.
Earl, Colorado
3/3/2011 8:44:02 AM ET My respects and condolences to the families. and speedy recovery to the wounded. I hope that people realize that this is why we are still fighting the war.
SFgirl08, Afghanistan
3/3/2011 1:06:32 AM ET Rich...pretty certain this was a USAF bus with a USAF driver. Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers.
USAF Member, Stationed in Germany
3/2/2011 11:51:17 PM ET Rich in Florida. This was a USAF bus driver. Sad news
Matt, USA
3/2/2011 11:50:39 PM ET My most heartfelt sympathies and prayers to those family members of our lost airmen and to the ones wounded during this horrific event. God bless you all and God Bless our Airmen.
Mother of an Airman, Mocksville NC
3/2/2011 7:41:06 PM ET A truly horrible tragedy for the families of those lost and wounded. Condolences to the families of those killed and best wishes for a speedy full recovery to the wounded. Perhaps now the AF will stop the nonsense of hiring locals and 3rd country nationals to provide essential services. So many of us predicted something like this would happen one day. If this was a USAF bus with a USAF driver this senseless tragedy would not have happened.
Rich, Florida
3/2/2011 6:05:31 PM ET My heart goes out to the families affected by this latest tradegy I pray daily for the safety of all the men and women serving to protect this great nation.
USAF Wife, Omaha NE
3/2/2011 4:22:50 PM ET My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of these fallen warriors.
A. Loving CMSgt Retired, Virginia
3/2/2011 3:53:09 PM ET Our US military community here in Germany was shaken today by a coward who shot and killed two Airmen and wounded two others at Frankfurt Airport. I know many people including my husband who travel in and out of that airport all the time. I can't imagine what the families of the wounded and dead are going through. I pray that God surrounds them and comforts their pain and suffering.
Allen, Sembach
3/2/2011 3:42:49 PM ET Disgusting...Our thoughts go out the families of the fallen.
JBISME, Florida
3/2/2011 3:34:37 PM ET Our prayers go out the families of the airmen who lost their lives today and to those who were injured. Our son Kyle is stationed in Germany and will soon be reassigned to an air base in North Dakota. I know I can say this for every parent and loved one who has family serving in the military: our hearts stopped for a moment when we heard of the tragidy today. Be safe and thank you and your families for service to our country.
David E. Johnston, Tabernacle New Jersey
3/2/2011 3:04:18 PM ET Deepest sympathies and regards. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the fallen Airmen.
