RAB kicks off Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American, and Pacific Islanders from Ramstein Air Base and Vogelweh Military Complex stand for a group photo after the opening ceremony for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 1, 2023. The observance recognized AAPIH Month, which was established in 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Olivera)
Maeva Nui, a group from Ramstein Air Base, dance Mele Ho’ala Moku during the opening ceremony for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events at Ramstein AB, Germany, May 1, 2023. The observance recognized AAPIH Month, which was established in 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Olivera)
American Pacific Islanders from Ramstein Air Base and Vogelweh Military Complex perform a Tonga dance called Fakatapu during the opening ceremony for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 1, 2023. The AAPIH Month ceremony kicked-off a month of events to highlight and celebrate the culture of Airmen and their wingmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Olivera)
Ruby Acasio and Arianne Felisarta perform a Philippine folk dance called Pandanggo Sa Ilaw during the opening ceremony for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 1, 2023. One of the 86th AW mission priorities focuses on culture, highlighting diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion and ensuring that all Airmen’s voices are heard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Olivera)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during the opening ceremony for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 1, 2023. One of the 86th AW mission priorities focuses on culture, highlighting diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion and ensuring that all Airmen’s voices are heard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaac Olivera)