KMC hosts 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day

Members from the Ramstein High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps perform a POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. The Missing Man Table is meant to remind viewers of the fallen, missing, or imprisoned service members. Each item on the Missing Man Table represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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KMC hosts 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day

Retirees converse during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. The annual event provides an opportunity to thank retirees for their continued support in the community and to disseminate important information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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KMC hosts 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day

U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, speaks to retirees at the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. Approximately 300 retirees gathered on Ramstein AB to meet with one another, ask questions and receive guidance and information about problems they may be facing and retiree benefits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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KMC hosts 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day

A Ramstein High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps member raises a water glass in a toast to honor America’s POW/MIAs during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. The toast is completed as the final part of the POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony, a ceremony meant to remind viewers of the fallen, missing, or imprisoned service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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KMC hosts 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day

The youngest and oldest retirees at the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event cut a cake at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. It is tradition at many U.S. military events for the oldest and youngest members present to cut the cake and begin festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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KMC hosts 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day

James Barranle, center, is recognized as the Daughters of the American Revolution 2024 outstanding veteran volunteer during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America's future through better education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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KMC hosts 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day

Published Oct. 22, 2024
By Senior Airman Brenden Beezley
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Members from the Ramstein High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps perform a POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. The Missing Man Table is meant to remind viewers of the fallen, missing, or imprisoned service members. Each item on the Missing Man Table represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)