Ramstein hosts annual Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc

U.S. Air Force Airmen decorated a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft with holiday decorations for the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. Members from the Kaiserslautern Military Community were invited to enjoy food, music and a visit from Santa Clause during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Volunteers from the 86th Force Support Squadron and the 86th Maintenance Group host families for the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. The event offered professional photos with Santa Claus, food and musical entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Children walk up the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to have their photo taken with Santa at the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. Santa Claus and his elves greeted children and discussed what gifts they hope to receive for Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Volunteers from the USO and the 86th Force Support Squadron organize the line of guests waiting to see Santa Claus at the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. Participants took pictures with Santa Claus, who was seated inside the bay of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
The Grinch makes an appearance at the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. Volunteers dressed up in various costumes to provide children with holiday entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Games were provided by the USO for children at the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. Children were able to play multiple games and win various prizes during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Volunteers from the USO prepare popcorn and hot chocolate for guests at the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, December 9, 2022. The USO provided food, drinks and games for families at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Volunteers from the USO cook hot dogs for guests at the annual Rudolph the Red Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 9, 2022. The USO provided food, drinks and games for families to enjoy at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)