Michigan Governor boosts morale for deployed Airmen

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ottis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, front right, speaks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, front left, Brig. Gen. Rolf Mammen, 127th Wing Commander of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, back left, Triscia Foster, Executive Office of the Governor chief operating officer, back middle, and Quentin Messer Jr., Michigan Economic Development Corporation chief executive officer, back right, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2023. Whitmer and her team had the opportunity to learn more about the Airmen stationed here from Michigan and how they fit into Ramstein’s global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tours Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2023, during a base visit. Whitmer visited the base to meet with members of the Michigan National Guard. While at Ramstein, she also took time to meet with active duty service members who hail from Michigan and learn how their roles impact the U.S. mission overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ottis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, left, exchange coins during a visit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2023. Whitmer and her team had the opportunity to speak with Jones and learn more about the issues impacting Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, front center, stands with attendees of a social event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2023. Attendees had the opportunity to speak with and ask Whitmer questions regarding personal topics outside of the workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)