Ramstein honors MLK during open mic celebration

U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Linen recites an excerpt from his poem, ‘Black Currently’ to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day during an open mic event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2023. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday became a federal holiday in November 1983 and is officially observed every year on the third Monday in January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)
Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to Airmen at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration open mic event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2023. This year marks the 55th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve been to the Mountaintop” speech. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)
U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt Jamal Walker recites a poem he wrote for an open mic event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2023. Members of the audience gathered to recognize the life of Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)
U.S. Army Soldier Melody Slater sings at an open microphone event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 12, 2023. The third Monday in January is designated as Martin Luther King Day. The federal holiday honors the civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968.