KMC leaders foster community partnerships at mayors’ forum

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Adrienne L. Williams, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during the 2025 annual Mayors’ Forum at Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 5, 2025. During the forum, commanders addressed the impact of hiring freezes and recent U.S. policy changes affecting national employees working within the Kaiserslautern Military Community, acknowledging the essential role local hires play in mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, and Ralf Lessmeister, Kaiserslautern County Commissioner, pose for a photo during the 2025 annual Mayors’ Forum at Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 5, 2025. These events reinforce the shared commitment to safety, economic stability, and community well-being across both U.S. and German community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, speaks during the 2025 annual Mayors’ Forum in Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 5, 2025. Leaders provided updates on major infrastructure projects, including the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Medical Center Replacement being constructed near Ramstein Air Base, which is expected to enhance healthcare for both U.S. personnel and eligible local nationals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
Ralf Lessmeister, Kaiserslautern County Commissioner, speaks during the annual 2025 Mayors’ Forum in Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 5, 2025. Engagements like this empower local mayors to voice concerns and contribute to solutions that directly impact the daily lives of thousands of residents and employees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)
Forty five leaders across the Kaiserslautern Community attend the 2025 annual Mayors’ Forum at Kaiserslautern, Germany, May 5, 2025. These events reinforce the shared commitment to safety, economic stability, and community well-being across both U.S. and German community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)