A ruck of remembrance

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 786th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, hold up a flag during the 6th Annual Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2021. More than 100 Airmen, civilians and family members participated in the ruck to remember Airey for his resiliency during his time as a Prisoner of War and his dedication to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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A ruck of remembrance

Lt. Col. Eric Palicia (left), United States Army Europe and Africa deputy facilities and construction chief, stands next to his brother U.S. Air Force Maj. Noah Palicia (right), 86th Airlift Wing Commander’s Action Group chief, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2021. The brothers were the first to finish the 6th Annual Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck with a time of 45 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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A ruck of remembrance

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 693rd Intelligence Support Squadron, hold a banner during the 6th Annual Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2021. Airey flew with the 485th Bombardment Group During World War II and was captured after being shot down and spent the rest of the conflict as a prisoner of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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A ruck of remembrance

Cadets from the German Luftwaffe participate in the 6th Annual Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2021. The cadets visited Ramstein to build partnerships and expand their knowledge of U.S. Air Force aircraft as well as their own. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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German Air Force Academy cadets salute during the German national anthem at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2021. The cadets participated in the 6th Annual Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck while at Ramstein for a two week internship with the 86th Maintenance Squadron to learn about aircraft and how they function. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in a ruck march at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2021. Ramstein hosted the 6th Annual Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck to remember Airey and his 30 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)

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A ruck of remembrance

Published July 23, 2021
By Senior Airman Thomas Karol
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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