Run with Pride: Ramstein AB hosts 5k Color Run

Katharine Cutler, Human Performance Flight health promotion coordinator, has colored powder thrown at her during a Color Run event at Ramstein Air Base, June 24. All Pride Month events are open to all Department of Defense cardholders and beneficiaries.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 86th AW command chief, welcome participants to the Ramstein KMC Pride 5k Color Run/Walk at Ramstein Air Base, June 24. Inclusive events like the color run are held to bring Team Ramstein together to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community. Photo by Airman Trevor Calvert
Kaiserslautern Military Community members begin running during a color run event at Ramstein Air Base, June 24. The Ramstein KMC Pride 5k Color Run/Walk was held to celebrate Pride month.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Henry Blackburn, 86th Medical Squadron health service manager, center, has colored powder thrown at him by Stephanie Madrigal, 86th Medical Group support assistant, left, and Airman 1st Class Joel Madrigal, 86th Medical Squadron pharmacy technician, right, as he finishes a Pride 5k Color Run/Walk at Ramstein Air Base, June 24. Pride month events aim to create an inclusive space where all Airmen and civilians are able to thrive and feel valued.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Henry Blackburn, 86th Medical Squadron health service manager, looks on as the winners of the Ramstein Kaiserslautern Military Community Pride 5k Color Run/Walk are announced at Ramstein Air Base, June 24. Events like this and others held throughout the KMC foster an inclusive environment to help service members and their families feel safe and welcome.