Dashing through the cold: Joint Jingle Jog sparkles into season

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, hypes up runners prior to the start of the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The holiday-themed race is part of a Kaiserslautern Military Community effort to promote morale and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Roque Bermudez, 16th Sustainment Brigade member, helps his son, Ronin, cross the finish line at the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The event brought together more than 300 service members, families and the local Kaiserslautern Military Community to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
Runners brave the cold running the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The run aimed to bring the base community together while encouraging healthy habits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
Santa celebrates as he finishes the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the 86th Airlift Wing sponsored the event to encourage physical fitness and camaraderie among both branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bryant Roy, 86th Operations Support Group senior enlisted leader, high-fives Renae Fischer, 86th Airlift Wing executive director, after she completes the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the 86th Airlift Wing sponsored the event to encourage physical fitness and camaraderie among both branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
More than 300 U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and family members participate in the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The run aimed to bring the base community together while encouraging healthy habits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
First, second and third place medals for both male and female runners are given out during the Joint Jingle Jog at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 14, 2024. The event fosters a sense of community and holiday cheer among participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)