Sen. Barrasso in Germany with WY service members and their families.

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY – On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared a Thanksgiving meal with Wyoming service members and their families stationed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. They’re attached to the United States European Command.

Ramstein Air Base serves as an important North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) hub for airlift, airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation flying operations supporting military operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. 

“Wyoming is so proud of our servicemembers and the sacrifices they make to defend our safety and security abroad,” said Barrasso. “We have servicemembers stationed all over the world, including Germany, and they’re a long way from home. I go to visit them on Thanksgiving every year to thank them for their service on behalf of the people of Wyoming. The airmen stationed at Ramstein Air Base provide critical military support for our NATO allies. As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, I am grateful for the brave service of our men and women in uniform.”

The service members Barrasso visited with are from Casper, Cheyenne, and Riverton.

Sen. Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with WY troops stationed in Germany.

Barrasso sat down for dinner with service members in the base’s Chow Hall and received a briefing from military officials on security challenges in the region.

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