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Ramstein village holds German-American Friendship Festival

August 30, 2018
Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph H. Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, thanks Ralf Hechler, Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, during opening remarks at the German-American Friendship festival in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Aug. 10. The German-American Friendship festival is a celebration of the long-standing alliance and friendship between the U.S. forces, local nationals, and their families.

Ramstein village held its second annual German-American Friendship Festival in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Aug. 10 to 12, celebrating the long-standing alliance between U.S. forces, local nationals, and their families.

Ralf Hechler, Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, welcomed Col. Joseph H. Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander and attendees to the festival.

“Our partnership with the local community makes Ramstein Air Base a special place to live and work,” said Wenckus. “We take pride in knowing our friendship will flourish for years to come.”

Festival attendees pose for a picture with Ramstein city’s mascot at the German-American Friendship Festival in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Aug. 10. This is the second year the German-American Friendship Festival has been celebrated in Ramstein.

The festival included 19 booths sponsored by local businesses and clubs with carnival-like food favorites and beverages.

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa band formation Touch ‘n Go played a live performance during the festival.

Local German bands Carpe Diem and Impact performed live throughout the weekend.

Younger visitors were entertained with face painting and balloon twisting, along with Ramstein’s city mascot, who was there posing for photos.

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