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National Day of Mourning: NATO countries honor war victims

Ralf Hechler, Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, speaks to various citizens and NATO representatives during the town's annual National Day of Mourning Ceremony, Nov. 17, 2019. The National Day of Mourning is a German holiday where citizens mourn victims of war. THe National Day of Mourning has been around since 1922. The day was dedicated to the victims of World War I. The National Day of Mourning is categorized as a silent day (Stiller Tag). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)
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National Day of Mourning: NATO countries honor war victims

Maxine Antoniou, event attendee, explains the wreaths of various NATO countries to her children at the Ramstein-Miesenbach’s National Day of Mourning Ceremony, Nov. 17, 2019. Antoniou, a former Royal Air Force flight lieutenant, has frequented dedication ceremonies over several years with her children in order to teach them about the past and show the importance of the past sacrifices for freedom and peace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)
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National Day of Mourning: NATO countries honor war victims

(From left) U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto J. Rendon, 86th AW command chief, meet with members of the Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard during Ramstein-Miesenbach’s National Day of Mourning Ceremony, Nov. 17, 2019. The Honor Guard preceded Ramstein AB leadership in carrying the base’s wreath to the war memorial during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)
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Shining a light on Martinstag

A primary school teacher sings a traditional song about Martinstag with her class. The observance is a celebration of St. Martin, a Roman soldier who became a monk for his selflessness and modesty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
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Shining a light on Martinstag

Children from the Kaiserslautern Military Community walk with lanterns in celebration of Martinstag in Landstuhl, Germany, Nov. 7, 2019. The lanterns are part of an age-old tradition symbolizing gratitude for a good harvest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
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Shining a light on Martinstag

Families gather at a bonfire to celebrate Martinstag in Landstuhl, Germany Nov. 7, 2019. Local villages hold bonfires in addition to lantern processions and singing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
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190927-F-EN010-0048

U.S. Airmen simulate scrubbing the boots of their mission-oriented protective posture gear as part of Operation Varsity 19-03 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2019. Airmen assigned to both the 86th Airlift Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing simulated decontaminating their equipment to become more familiar with the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190927-F-EN010-0067

U.S. Airmen assist each other to remove their mission-oriented protective posture gear as part of Operation Varsity 19-03 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2019. Airmen assigned to both the 86th Airlift Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing simulated decontaminating their equipment to become more familiar with the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190926-F-EN010-1071

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron help simulated victims of an active shooter exercise at Kaiserslautern High School at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Sept. 26, 2019. The event happened as part of Operation Varsity 19-03. It also marked the first time the defenders were allowed to practice responding to an incident at the new school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190927-F-EN010-0008

U.S. Airmen doff their individual protective equipment as part of Operation Varsity 19-03 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2019. Airmen assigned to both the 86th Airlift Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing simulated decontaminating their equipment to become more familiar with the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190925-F-EN010-0071

U.S. Airmen and German civilians participating in a simulated mass casualty event for Operation Varsity 19-03 act out their injuries at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 25, 2019. The actors added another level of realism to the event that first responders could not experience during an exercise without them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190925-F-EN010-0160

A U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron escorts a simulated victim out of a building at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 25, 2019. The defender responded to a mass casualty event that was part of Operation Varsity 19-03, a weeklong exercise designed to test the capabilities of Ramstein Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190926-F-EN010-1028

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron help simulated victims of an active shooter exercise at Kaiserslautern High School at Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Sept. 26, 2019. The event happened as part of Operation Varsity 19-03. It also marked the first time the defenders were allowed to practice responding to an incident at the new school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190924-F-EN010-0237

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron perform self aid and buddy care procedures during an Operation Varsity 19-03 scenario at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 24, 2019. Operation Varsity 19-03 was a weeklong exercise designed to test the capabilities of Ramstein Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190925-F-EN010-0048

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron respond to a mass casaulty exercise during Operation Varsity 19-03 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 25, 2019. Operation Varsity 19-03 was a weeklong exercise designed to test the capabilities of Ramstein Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190924-F-EN010-0099

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron survey a building during a response to a simulated fire at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 24, 2019. The simulated fire was an exercise inject for Operation Varsity 19-03 and tested the response of various emergency response personnel throughout the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190924-F-EN010-0186

A training dummy lies on the ground after exercise players simulated rushing a gate entrance at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 24, 2019. Organizers and inspectors for Operation Varsity 19-03 used dummies and gas to create realistic scenarios to test the capabilities of emergency personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190924-F-EN010-0051

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron releases water from a hydrant during a response to a simulated fire at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 24, 2019. The simulated fire was an exercise inject for Operation Varsity 19-03, a weeklong exercise designed to test the capabilities of Ramstein Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190923-F-EN010-2098

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tommy Pestano, left, and Senior Airman Jarik Biggs, both assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, build the frame of a tent as part of Operation Varsity 19-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 23, 2019. The tents were used as temporary lodging for simulated deployers during Operation Varsity 19-3, a weeklong exercise designed to test the capabilities of Ramstein Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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190923-F-EN010-2030

Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron build tents as part of Operation Varsity 19-3 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 23, 2019. Operation Varsity 19-3 is a weeklong exercise designed to test the capabilities of Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)
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