Rudolph the red-nosed Herc brings holiday cheer to KMC members

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft adorned with Christmas decorations sits in a hangar at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. As part of Ramstein AB tradition, a Super Hercules is decorated to look like the Christmas character, Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer, and is offered to the Kaiserslautern Military Community as a photo opportunity event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, is tricked by the Grinch during Rudolph the red-nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. The event offered activities for the Kaiserslautern Military Community such as photos with Santa, the Grinch character meet and greet, crafts, a letter writing station, food vendors and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, the Grinch, and Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th AW chief commander, stand in front of a decorated C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the Rudolph the red-nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. As a Ramstein AB tradition, a Super Hercules is decorated to look like the Christmas character, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, and is offered to the Kaiserslautern Military Community as a photo opportunity event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
Volunteers from the 86th Force Support Squadron smile for a photo during the Rudolph the red-nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. The event offered activities for the Kaiserslautern Military Community including photos with Santa, a Grinch character meet and greet, arts and crafts, and a letter writing station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
A child waits to see Santa Claus while attending the Rudolph the red-nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. During the event, multiple activities were offered to the Kaiserslautern Military Community such as photo opportunities, crafts, dancing and character meet and greets with Santa and The Grinch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
A family talks with Santa Claus during a Rudolph the red-nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. During the event multiple activities were offered to the Kaiserslautern Military Community such as photo opportunities, crafts, dancing and character meet and greets with Santa and The Grinch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)
A child writes a letter to Santa while attending the Rudolph the red-nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2023. During the event, multiple activities were offered to the Kaiserslautern Military Community such as photo opportunities, crafts, dancing and character meet and greets with Santa and The Grinch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)