Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin (left), commanding general of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Helmut Haufe, general manager of the Theater Logistics Support Center – Europe and Africa, pose for a photo while Haufe is inducted as an Honorary Colonel during his retirement ceremony at Vogelweh Air Base, Germany, on June 6, 2025. The Honorary Member of Command program recognizes foreign citizens whose rank, position, function, or contributions merit official courtesies. Honorees may be distinguished guests, military personnel, or government officials. Haufe embodies the spirit of the program through his dedication to his employees and sense of duty. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin (left), commanding general of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, delivers his opening remarks during the induction as Honorary Colonel and retirement ceremony of Helmut Haufe, (center) general manager of the Theater Logistics Support Center – Europe and Africa, at Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 6, 2025. “What I enjoyed most and what I will remember forever is the friendships I made,” said Haufe. “Not just with local national coworkers but also with Department of the Army civilians and officers, these are friendships that will last beyond my professional life and long into my retirement.” (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin (center), commanding general of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Denice Malave, senior enlisted advisor of the 21st TSC, pose for a photo while inducting Helmut Haufe, general manager of the Theater Logistics Support Center – Europe and Africa, as an Honorary Colonel during his retirement ceremony at Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 6, 2025. “Today, we are inducting Helmut in honor of his countless efforts in establishing and maintaining relationships with host nation entities and helping to create awareness of the 21st TSC mission and responsibilities in Europe,” said Ragin. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin (left), commanding general of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, presents Helmut Haufe, general manager of the Theater Logistics Support Center – Europe and Africa, with a Superior Civilian Service Medal during Haufe’s retirement ceremony at Vogelweh Air Base, Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 6, 2025. The Honorary Member of Command program recognizes foreign citizens whose rank, position, function, or contributions merit official courtesies. Honorees may be distinguished guests, military personnel, or government officials. Haufe embodies the spirit of the program through his dedication to his employees and sense of duty. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
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