James Barranle, center, is recognized as the Daughters of the American Revolution 2024 outstanding veteran volunteer during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)
A Ramstein High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps member raises a water glass in a toast to honor America’s POW/MIAs during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. The toast is completed as the final part of the POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony, a ceremony meant to remind viewers of the fallen, missing, or imprisoned service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)
Members from the Ramstein High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps perform a POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony during the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. The Missing Man Table is meant to remind viewers of the fallen, missing, or imprisoned service members. Each item on the Missing Man Table represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)
U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, speaks to retirees at the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. Approximately 300 retirees gathered on Ramstein AB to meet with one another, ask questions and receive guidance and information about problems they may be facing and retiree benefits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)
The youngest and oldest retirees at the 2024 Military Retiree Appreciation Day event cut a cake at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024. It is tradition at many U.S. military events for the oldest and youngest members present to cut the cake and begin festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)
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