Families from Turkey relocate to Ramstein

Lt. Gen. Timothy M. Ray, 3rd Air Force commander, welcomes the first group of Air Force families to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, after the ordered departure of dependents of service members and Defense Department civilian personnel currently stationed in Turkey, March 30, 2016. The removal of dependents is ensure the safety and security of military families. The decision was intended to mitigate the risk to DOD elements and personnel, including family members, within the authorities and means of the command, while ensuring the combat effectiveness of U.S. forces and mission support to operations in Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Keller)

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