Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

Medals are displayed on a table before a marathon event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. The Ramstein Northside and Southside Fitness Centers hosted a half-marathon including 1km, 5km and 10km runs giving Kaiserslautern Military Community members the opportunity to compete in various types of races. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacinia Whitfield, 86th Airlift Wing command support staff, sings the German and U.S. national anthems during the opening ceremony for a memorial ruck and marathon event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. These events gave members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community the opportunity to challenge themselves physically and to honor former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey and his contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

A Kaiserslautern Military Community member waits for a memorial ruck to begin at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. The annual ruck was held in memory of former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey to commemorate his contributions to the U.S. Air Force and to memorialize the sacrifices that he and others made during World War II . (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

Kaiserslautern Military Community members begin a ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. The ruck was held in memory and recognition of former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey and his contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

Kaiserslautern Military Community members run in a 1km race at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. The Ramstein Fitness centers hosted a half-marathon including 1km, 5km and 10km runs for KMC members to take the opportunity to challenge themselves through physical activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

A Kaiserslautern Military Community member rests after completing a memorial ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. The ruck was held in memory of former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey. Airey was the first CMSAF appointed to be an adviser to the Secretary of the Air Force on matters concerning welfare, effective utilization and progress of the enlisted members of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

A Kaiserslautern Military Community member races towards the finish line at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. The Ramstein Fitness centers hosted a half-marathon including 1km, 5km and 10km runs for KMC members to take the opportunity to challenge themselves through physical activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

Published Sept. 12, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman
86th Airlift Wing

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Medals are displayed on a table before a marathon event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 9, 2023. The Ramstein Northside and Southside Fitness Centers hosted a half-marathon including 1km, 5km and 10km runs giving Kaiserslautern Military Community members the opportunity to compete in various types of races. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)