Christina Randel, center left, Retiree Activities Office director, and Lt. Col. John Mutnansky, 86th Mission Support Group deputy commander, cut a ribbon during the Retiree Activities Office re-opening ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, April 16, 2026. This new location for the RAO gives the team more space to support a large and growing retiree population in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnny Foister)
Christina Randel, Retiree Activities Office director, and Lt. Col. John Mutnansky, 86th Mission Support Group deputy commander, cut a cake during the Retiree Activities Office re-opening ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, April 16, 2026. For the past six years, the RAO has worked to find a larger office space to meet the high demand of serving a community of thousands of retirees. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnny Foister)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Mutnansky, 86th Mission Support Group deputy commander, gives opening remarks during the Retiree Activities Office re-opening ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, April 16, 2026. The RAO was initially established on Ramstein Air Base in 2012, and continues to maintain relationships and improve quality of life for retirees. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnny Foister)
Christina Randel, Retiree Activities Office director, gives opening remarks during the Retiree Activities Office re-opening ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, April 16, 2026. The RAO provides useful information, guidance and activities to retirees via consultations, phone calls, group meetings and direct emails. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnny Foister)
U.S. Airmen, retirees, and host nation civilians attend the Retiree Activities Office re-opening ceremony at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, April 16, 2026. The RAO is a volunteer-based organization that supports the local retiree community and those about to retire with activities, guidance and consultations. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Johnny Foister)