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Der Fasching von Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate local tradition

A man blasts pieces of colored paper at a crowd during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is Germany’s carnival season. It starts on the 11th day of November at exactly 11 minutes after 11 am and ends at the stroke of midnight on Shroud Tuesday—often referred to as Fat Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Der Fasching von Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate local tradition

A man sits on his windowsill to observe the parades outside his apartment during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. These festivals are associated with festivals of the Christian church, however, they go further back to Pagan times, and was a way of driving out the evil spirits of winter and encouraging the coming of spring and good crops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A paramedic waits besides his vehicle as he observes the parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. The festival season is celebrated by people from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

An elderly woman leans out her window to observe the festivities below her apartment during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. While people are encouraged to come down to the streets to celebrate with the parade crowds, older citizens tend to watch from within their homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Musical performers march in a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Often throughout these festivals is loud music played by dozens of groups parading through the streets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Members of a parade group called “Men in Black” walk through a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. People who celebrate often dress up as pop culture figures and politicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

People wave at people in a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. In the Middle Ages, Karneval gave people a break from the tightly structured class system, as they were able to hide their social background behind imaginative costumes and masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A woman laughs as she marches through a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is Germany’s carnival season. It starts on the 11th day of November at exactly 11 minutes after 11 am and ends at the stroke of midnight on Shroud Tuesday—often referred to as Fat Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

An elderly couple stare out their window to view the parade below them during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is a time of festivity and merry making—a time where common place people take a chance to free themselves for personal expression and celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Two men peer out the windows of a bar during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. In the Middle Ages, Karneval gave people a break from the tightly structured class system, as they were able to hide their social background behind imaginative costumes and masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A family peer out their house windows at a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. During modern fasching, people parade around cities to welcome the new season while saying goodbye to winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Firefighters from the Ramstein Air Base fire department walk through a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Civil workers, politicians, businessmen and more come together to crowd their streets and celebrate the coming of warmer weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A child reaches for candy during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is Germany’s carnival season. It starts on the 11th day of November at exactly 11 minutes after 11 am and ends at the stroke of midnight on Shroud Tuesday—often referred to as Fat Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Two masqueraded people pose for a photo during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is a time of festivity and merry making—a time where common place people take a chance to free themselves for personal expression and celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A woman waves a rainbow flag during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. The festival has been recognized and celebrated since the 13th century. Written records show the first carnival was held in 1341 in Köln, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Der Fasching von Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate local tradition

A man walks through a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. These festivals are associated with festivals of the Christian church, however, they go further back to Pagan times, and was a way of driving out the evil spirits of winter and encouraging the coming of spring and good crops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Overcoming the shadow of death: an Airman's fight against depression

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, holds up a picture of him and his younger brother, Thana, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya, who attempted to commit suicide twice, draws inspiration from his brother to remain resilient and encourages Airmen to open up about their struggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Overcoming the shadow of death: an Airman's fight against depression

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, points to scarring on his left wrist on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya attempted to commit suicide twice at a young age. He now shares his story occasionally to the public, encouraging struggling Airmen to seek help and be resilient.

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Overcoming the shadow of death: an Airman's fight against depression

Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya, 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports, stares out the window of his work center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2017. Sookmeewiriya attempted suicide twice after the death of both his parents. He now shares his story in an effort to help Airmen open up about struggles and bounce back from their challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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786th CES remembers the fallen

Col. Swede Seagren, retired, a Vietnam War veteran and original member of the Red River Rats Fighter Pilots Association, gives a speech in front of the Red River Memorial monument on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 17, 2017. The monument serves as a reminder of those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The 786th CES repaired the monument in January and held a memorial service to mark its re-dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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