Photos by Airman Paden Henry
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs May 15, 2026
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dana Bowers, Air Forces in Europe, Air Forces Africa Band regional band vocalist, sings the U.S. national anthem during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. The annual recognition celebrates the commitment and enduring support military spouses provide throughout every stage of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Bump, 86th Airlift Wing deputy commander, gives opening remarks during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. Military Spouse Appreciation Day first began in 1984 to show acknowledgement for military spouses for their strength, resilience and sacrifices military spouses make in support of service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
Brenda Suarez, a military spouse, and her baby gather information from a vendor during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. The annual recognition celebrates the commitment and enduring support military spouses provide throughout every stage of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
Mikki Fanlo-Marr, left, and Ann Huynh, military spouses, both dance to the U.S. Air Force Air Forces in Europe, Air Forces Africa Band members, during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. Military Spouse Appreciation Day first began in 1984 to show acknowledgement for military spouses for their strength, resilience and sacrifices military spouses make in support of service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Krisstopher Robinson, 86th Safety readiness officer and Adia Ward, 86th FSS family support coordinator, share a laugh during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. Military Spouse Appreciation Day first began in 1984 to show acknowledgement for military spouses for their strength, resilience and sacrifices military spouses make in support of service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
Military spouses pose together for a photo inside the Enlisted Club during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. The annual recognition celebrates the commitment and enduring support military spouses provide throughout every stage of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Clifford L. Lawton, right, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, poses for a group photo with members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. The observance has recognized the strength, resilience and sacrifices military spouses make in support of service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kira Artz, 86th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications supervisor, and her puppy enjoy festivities during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. Communities across the force observe the day to recognize the essential contributions military spouses make to readiness and family support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
Military spouses alongside family members and friends enjoy festivities during Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2026. Communities across the military celebrate the occasion to honor the dedication and unwavering support provided by military spouses worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
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