Ramstein Bazaar Ramstein Air Base Hangars 1 & 2 and the Giant Tent
The Bazaar is here! 13-16 September
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FEATURE
USAFE Band plays Berlin Airlift 70th Anniversary, Page 6
September 14, 2018 | Volume 42, Number 37
NEWS
LIFESTYLE
Carpathian Summer 2018 comes to a close, Page 7
Culinary hike takes place Saturday, Sunday, Page 16
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Third Air Force welcomes new commander by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Waller U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs Maj. Gen. John Wood took command of the Third Air Force from Lt. Gen. Richard Clark during a change of command ceremony, Sept. 7. In his last assignment, Wood served as Air Mobility Command’s director of strategic plans, requirements and programs, where he was responsible for the force structure planning, programming, doctrine, and requirements for the U.S. airlift and air fueling forces. “Maj. Gen. John Wood’s career speaks for itself: perpetual excellence,” said Gen. Tod Wolters, Commander of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. “Absolute success in every single one of the comSee NEW COMMANDER, Page 2
Maj. Gen. John Wood, right, assumes command of the Third Air Force as he receives the guidon from Gen. Tod Wolters, Commander of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, during a change of command ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 7. Receiving the guidon signifies the transfer of leadership from one leader to another. Photos by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua
54th Ramstein Bazaar is now open by Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
From left to right, Robin Powell, Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club president; U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander; Amy Sands, Ramstein Bazaar chair; Maj. Natosha Reed, 86th Force Support Squadron commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Tombley, 86th Force Support Squadron superintendent; open the Ramstein Bazaar with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 12.
The Ramstein Bazaar — a community tradition since 1965, and now hailed as the world’s largest event of its type — is now open! “We are super excited to renew this annual tradition!” said Amy Sands, 2018 event chair. “We’ve got about 130 vendors from countries around the
globe selling unique items like antiques, toys, rugs, wine, and much more. It’s the perfect time to come out with your family and friends to pick up some treasures to remember your time here in Europe, and maybe do some early Christmas shopping.” The Bazaar is one of the most anticipated yearly events on the installation, said Sands, and not just because of the many items on sale.
The Ramstein Bazaar is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. “Don’t forget about the food!” said Sands. “Amazing food vendors from nearly 30 private organizations across our community will be selling lumpia, bratwurst, funnel cakes, and fresh squeezed lemonade, to name just a few.” See RAMSTEIN BAZAAR, Page 7