Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Hines, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information service center section chief, speaks at a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. Hines was awarded the Purple Heart medal in 2015 for his service during Operation Enduring Freedom. The medal is given to service members who have been injured or killed as a result of enemy action while in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Ballard, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities noncommissioned officer in charge, holds a guidon during a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. The 86th LRS held a ruck to honor Purple Heart recipients and to learn about the medal’s heritage. The Purple Heart medal is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew McNutt, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, says a prayer during a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. The event was held in observance of Purple Heart Day and in remembrance of those who have sacrificed during their time in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Stuart Burrus, 86th Logistic Readiness fuels quality compliance section chief and his dog, Tripp, wait for the Purple Heart Ruck to begin at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. The ruck was held in observance of Purple Heart Day and to honor Purple Heart recipients and the sacrifices they made in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Hines, black backpack, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information service center section chief, addresses participants at a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. The ruck was held in observance of Purple Heart Day and to honor Purple Heart recipients and the sacrifices they made. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jorge Burgos, 86th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuel management flight commander, holds a guidon during a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. The 86th LRS held a ruck to honor Purple Heart recipients and to learn about its heritage. The Purple Heart is a medal presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community participate in a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. The Purple Heart is a medal presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

Participants at a Purple Heart Ruck receive high fives from volunteers at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. The ruck was held in observance of Purple Heart Day and to honor Purple Heart recipients and the sacrifices that were made during the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein AB observes Purple Heart Day

Published Aug. 7, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Hines, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information service center section chief, speaks at a Purple Heart Ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2023. Hines was awarded the Purple Heart medal in 2015 for his service during Operation Enduring Freedom. The medal is given to service members who have been injured or killed as a result of enemy action while in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)