Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs December 22, 2023
The 86th Airlift Wing leadership team and Team Ramstein members pose for a photo at a Length of Service Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 7, 2023. Ernst Juergen Doro, 86th Logistics Readiness Group quality material inspector, and Thomas Glanzdorf, 569th United States Forces Police Squadron supervisory police officer, were honored for 45 years of service to the U.S. government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)
Over 75 U.S. and German civilian honorees were recognized for their dedication and work during a Length of Service ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 7.
Honorees’ length of service ranged from 20 years to 45 years.
The ceremony’s host, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, expressed deep gratitude for the honorees’ commitments to service and presented them with certificates of appreciation and length of service pins.
German and U.S. civilian honorees pose for a photo at a Length of Service Ceremony with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, far left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Louis J. Ludwig, 86th AW command chief, far right, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 7, 2023. The group was recognized for serving the U.S. government for 40 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)
“I want to emphasize the invaluable contribution of our civilian workforce, particularly in the context of an overseas environment,” said Jones. “You are fundamental to our operation, providing stability in an environment that is constantly evolving.”
Following the ceremony, honorees and their families received a guided tour of the base and the flightline.
Civilian honorees and their families tour the flightline and take a close look at a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules after a Length of Service Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 7, 2023. The tour aimed to show appreciation for the honoree’s and to share how they positively impact the Global Gateway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)
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