Ramstein-Miesenbach hosts German American Friendship Festival

Ralf Hechler, mayor of Ramstein-Miesenbach, left, shares a laugh with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, during opening remarks at the German American Friendship Festival in Ramstein-Miesenbach, June 9. The festival aims to celebrate ties between the German and American communities surrounding Ramstein Air Base.
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus Soldiers perform at the German American Friendship Festival in Ramstein-Miesenbach, June 9. The band and chorus performs more than 200 missions each year and represents some of the best musicians of the U.S. Army.
A crowd enjoys food, drinks and fellowship at the German American Friendship Festival in Ramstein-Miesenbach, June 9. The festival hosted food and drink vendors that represented both German and American cuisine.