Photos by Staff Sgt. Emma James
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs June 9, 2023
Dancers perform the tutuki during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. The tutuki, a traditional Tahitian dance, was one of many dance performances celebrating the diverse AAPI cultures represented by Team Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, greets a performer at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. Multiple events including an opening ceremony, softball pickup games and reading of cultural stories at Vogelweh Air Station library were hosted throughout May to celebrate the diverse cultures of AAPIH. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Desirae Faasavalu, 786th Force Support Squadron installation personnel readiness section chief, performs a traditional Samoan dance at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. The closing ceremony featured cultural performances and food representing a range of AAPI backgrounds, including Samoa, Hawaii, the Philippines and Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
Dancers perform the bulaklakan at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. The bulaklakan is a Filipino folk dance and was one of many performances at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
Dancers perform the tutuki during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. The tutuki, a traditional Tahitian dance, was one of many dance performances celebrating the diverse AAPI cultures represented by Team Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
Performers from Team Ramstein gather for a photo at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. The United States’ diverse 20 million-plus Asian Americans have roots in more than 20 countries in Asia and India with Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese making up 85% of today’s Asian American population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
Members of the Ramstein Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage committee perform a traditional Samoan dance at the AAPIH month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. The closing ceremony featured multiple dance performances from different AAPI cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Melany Faculo, 86th Dental Squadron dental logistics non-commissioned officer in charge, gives cues to dancers on stage at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. Multiple dances representing the diverse cultures of AAPI were performed for attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)
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