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Ramstein celebrates German-American friendship

German community civic leaders gather near a stage during opening remarks at the German-American Friendship Festival at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 7, 2024. The annual festival celebrated the ties between German and American communities by offering live entertainment and cuisine from both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Ramstein celebrates German-American friendship

John Constance, “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz! Our neighbors from the USA” program manager, speaks onstage at the German-American Friendship Festival at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 7, 2024. Constance and Ralf Hechler, City and Union Community Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, welcomed U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, to the annual celebration and spoke of efforts to continue growing the bond between local German and American communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Ramstein celebrates German-American friendship

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, and John Constance, “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz! Our neighbors from the USA” program manager, left, join Ralf Hechler, City and Union Community Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor onstage for opening remarks during the German-American Friendship Festival at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 7, 2024. The festival celebrated friendship between local German and American communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Ramstein celebrates German-American friendship

United States Air Forces in Europe band “Touch’n Go” performs at the German-American Friendship Festival at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 7, 2024. “Touch’n Go” supports military functions and engages local communities through musical entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Ramstein celebrates German-American friendship

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, pins a German-American flag pin on her son’s shirt at the German-American Friendship Festival at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 7, 2024. Ralf Hechler, City of Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, handed out the pins as tokens of friendship between the local German and American communities in the Ramstein-Miesenbach area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Ramstein celebrates German-American friendship

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, greets Ralf Hechler, City and Union Community Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, at the German-American Friendship Festival at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 7, 2024. The festival celebrated the unity between German and American communities around Ramstein Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Ramstein celebrates German-American friendship

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, speaks with Joachim Felka, City of Ramstein-Miesenbach deputy mayor, at the German-American Friendship Festival at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, June 7, 2024. Admission to the festival was free and featured live entertainment and culinary specialties from both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew S. Husemann, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, receives a medal from the Fasching princess in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. As part of Fasching tradition, first-time participants in the festival receive a medal as well as a kiss on the cheek from the Fasching princess during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

Men throw candy during a Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. In the Middle Ages, Fasching, or Karneval, gave people a break from the class system, allowing them to hide their social background behind masks and costumes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

People pose for a photo during Fasching in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. Origins of Fasching can be attributed to Pagan times when people used celebrations to drive out the evil spirits of winter and encourage the coming of spring and good crops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

Women pose for a photo during Fasching in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. Fasching, a festival held across Europe, is a derivation of the German word fasctenschank, which refers to the last serving of alcohol before Lent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

A man fires off a confetti cannon during a Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. Fasching is also referred to as Karneval and Fastnacht in other German-speaking countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

People watch as performers drive by during a Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. Fasching, a festival held across Europe, is similar to Mardi Gras festivals in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

A member of the United States Air Force in Europe - Air Forces Africa band plays a clarinet during Fasching, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. The first celebration of Fasching, or Karneval, was held in 1341 in Koln, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

A man marches through a parade during Fasching, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. The Fasching season begins on Nov. 11 and ends on Shroud Tuesday ― often referred to as Fat Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

People march through the parade during Fasching in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. Origins of Fasching can be attributed to Pagan times when people used celebrations to drive out the evil spirits of winter and encourage the coming of spring and good crops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

People participate in a parade during Fasching in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. In the Middle Ages, Fasching, or Karneval, gave people a break from the class system, allowing them to hide their social background behind masks and costumes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

Ralf Hechler, Ramstein-Miesenbach union community mayor, speaks during Fasching, a festival held across Europe, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. Fasching is a day for citizens to express themselves, celebrate and break the rules. In Germany, particularly in the Rheinland area, the tradition can be traced back to medieval times when people lived under harsh rules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein-Miesenbach celebrates Fasching

Ralf Hechler, Ramstein-Miesenbach union community mayor, holds a jester as part of a Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 25, 2020. People of all ages and backgrounds come together during Fasching, a festival held throughout Europe, to celebrate the coming of warmer weather. (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

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, look on as members of the Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard prepare to lay a wreath during the Ramstein-Miesenbach’s National Day of Mourning Ceremony, Nov. 17, 2019. The National Day of Mourning is a German holiday where citizens mourn victims of war. The ceremony included NATO armed forces members, local officials and members of the Kaiserslautern community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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