Retirees place their hands over their hearts for the national anthem during the 2025 Ramstein Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2025. This annual event provided a subject matter expert board the opportunity to thank retirees for their continued support in the community and to disseminate important resources available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)
U.S. Army Maj. Peter Bahng, Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Religious Support Office chaplain, gives the opening invocation for the 2025 Ramstein Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2025. This annual event provided a subject matter expert board the opportunity to thank retirees for their continued support in the community and to disseminate important resources available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)
Retirees cut a cake together during the 2025 Military Retiree Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2025. Cake cutting was a tradition at many U.S. military events where the oldest and youngest members present cut the cake and begin festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)