SecState visits Ramstein AB

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken greets service members at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 8. Blinken personally thanked the women and men of the State Department and the U.S. armed forces alongside NATO allies who have been working tirelessly to support the largest airlift in history.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speak to service members and civilian employees at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 8. Blinken personally thanked the women and men of the State Department and the U.S. armed forces alongside NATO allies who have been working tirelessly to support the largest airlift in history.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken receives a personalized Operation Allies Refuge vest at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 8. Blinken personally thanked the women and men of the State Department and the U.S. armed forces alongside NATO allies who have been working tirelessly to support the largest airlift in history.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas during a bilateral engagement at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 8. Blinken reiterated the appreciation that the U.S. government has for Germany’s 20-year partnership in Afghanistan and grateful for the cooperation in supporting the relocation of people wishing to leave Afghanistan. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken waves farewell as he departs Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 8. Blinken said, “words cannot express my gratitude to the Americans and Germans contributing to this mission.”