Photos by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs January 17, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III shake hands at the end of opening remarks during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. Leaders from nearly 50 nations attended the UDCG’s 25th iteration to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and coordinate continued support to the nation in its defense against Russia. The event also marked Austin’s last UDCG as the U.S. Defense Secretary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provides closing remarks during his final appearance at the 25th iteration of the UDCG at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. During the event, the leaders discussed future paths for continued support to Ukraine amidst the nation’s defense against Russia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius, Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III deliver opening remarks during the 25th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. During the event, the leaders discussed future paths for continued support to Ukraine amidst the nation’s defense against Russia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
Delegates from nearly 50 nations gather to discuss combined support for Ukraine during the 25th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. During the event, the leaders discussed future paths for continued support to Ukraine amidst the nation’s defense against Russia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III provides closing remarks during his final appearance at the 25th iteration of the UDCG at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2025. During the event, the leaders discussed future paths for continued support to Ukraine amidst the nation’s defense against Russia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
Local and regional media capture images and video during the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group iteration on Jan. 9, 2025, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The event, hosted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, brought together delegates from nearly 50 nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
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