Band honors nations during retreat

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
An 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman lowers the American flag during a retreat ceremony June 27 on Ramstein.
An 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman lowers the American flag during a retreat ceremony June 27 on Ramstein.

 

Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure the American flag during a retreat ceremony.
Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure the American flag during a retreat ceremony.

 

A U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band trumpet player plays the German national anthem while the flag is lowered during a retreat ceremony on Ramstein.
A U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band trumpet player plays the German national anthem while the flag is lowered during a retreat ceremony on Ramstein.

 

Senior Airman Christopher Jackson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band drum major, inspects the band prior to the sounding of retreat June 27 on Ramstein. The USAFE-AFAFRICA Band and the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron both took part in retiring the American and German national flags for the day.
Senior Airman Christopher Jackson, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Band drum major, inspects the band prior to the sounding of retreat June 27 on Ramstein. The USAFE-AFAFRICA Band and the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron both took part in retiring the American and German national flags for the day.

 

Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure the American flag during a retreat ceremony.
Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure the American flag during a retreat ceremony.

 

Two 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen secure the German flag during a retreat ceremony.
Two 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen secure the German flag during a retreat ceremony.