Ramstein hosts memorial ruck, mini-marathon events

Kaiserslautern Military Community members run in a 1km race at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 9.
Photos by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacinia Whitfield, 86th Airlift Wing command support staff, sings the German and U.S. national anthems during the opening ceremony for a memorial ruck and marathon event at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 9.
A Kaiserslautern Military Community member waits for a memorial ruck to begin at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 9. The annual ruck was held in memory of former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey to commemorate his contributions to the U.S. Air Force and to memorialize the sacrifices that he and others made during World War II .
A Kaiserslautern Military Community member races towards the finish line at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 9.
Kaiserslautern Military Community members begin a ruck at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 9. The ruck was held in memory and recognition of former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey and his contributions to the Air Force.