U.S Air Force Col. Joseph H. Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, thanks Ralf Hechler, Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, during opening remarks at the German-American Friendship festival in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Aug. 10, 2018. The German-American Friendship festival is a celebration of the long-standing alliance and friendship between the U.S. forces, local nationals, and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty)