KMC celebrates Freedom, Friendship Fest 2025

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules is on display during a fireworks show at Ramstein Air Base, July 4. The two-day festival was held in celebration of Independence Day and included carnival rides, games, food vendors, live musical entertainment and a fireworks show.Photo by by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley
Freedom and Friendship Fest attendees enjoy carnival rides at Ramstein Air Base, July 4. The two-day festival allows service members and their families to celebrate Independence Day while deepening relationships with Allies, partners, and surrounding Kaiserslautern Military Community members. Photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley
Musical group, AWOLNATION, perform for attendees at the annual Freedom and Friendship Fest at Ramstein Air Base, July 3. The two-day event brought together service members and their families alongside local community members to share in celebration of American independence and partnership. Photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi
A Freedom and Friendship Fest volunteer pours lemonade for attendees to help combat the warm weather at Ramstein Air Base, July 3. The two-day festival allows service members and their families to celebrate Independence Day while deepening relationships with Allies, partners, and surrounding Kaiserslautern Military Community members. Photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi
Freedom and Friendship Fest attendees gather on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, July 3. The two-day event brought together service members and their families alongside local community members to share in celebration of American independence and partnership. Photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi
A Freedom and Friendship Fest volunteer pours lemonade for attendees to help combat the warm weather at Ramstein Air Base, July 3. The two-day festival allows service members and their families to celebrate Independence Day while deepening relationships with Allies, partners, and surrounding Kaiserslautern Military Community members. Photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Curzi