Features Ramstein hosts 2023 Retiree Appreciation Day by Senior Airman Thomas Karol 86th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs October 27, 2023 U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, gives a coin to retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Cooper at the 2023 Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2023. Cunningham coined Cooper because of his active role in the retired service member community and how he has a positive impact on the Kaiserslautern Military Community as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol) U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, speaks during the 2023 Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2023. Cunningham thanked the retiree population in the Kaiserslautern Military Community for their continued service to the U.S. and stressed the importance of the retiree community in the KMC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol) Retirees gather for the 2023 Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2023. 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 Thomas Karol) The youngest and oldest retirees at the 2023 Retiree Appreciation Day cut a cake at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2023. 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 Thomas Karol) « Previous × Next » Share Tweet