GACO hosts KMC German-American Student Art Exhibit opening

Beate Kimmel, Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern, Germany, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, and children pose for a photo at an art exhibition opening for the 22nd German American Community Office anniversary in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Feb. 18, 2025. The Kottenschule, Burggymnasium, Vogelweh Elementary School, Kaiserslautern and Ramstein Middle School presented 20 artworks for the exhibition, showcasing the ongoing partnership between the military community and host nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

GACO hosts KMC German-American Student Art Exhibit opening

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, provides remarks at an art exhibition opening for the 22nd German American Community Office anniversary in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Feb. 18, 2025.The GACO serves as a focal point of information between the local community and U.S. service members stationed within the KMC. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

GACO hosts KMC German-American Student Art Exhibit opening

Beate Kimmel, Lord Mayor of Kaiserslautern, Germany, admires artwork at an art exhibition opening for the 22nd German American Community Office anniversary in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Feb. 18, 2025. This art exhibition signifies a continued partnership to bolster the GACO's mission of furthering communication and support within the Kaiserslautern community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

GACO hosts KMC German-American Student Art Exhibit opening

The Ramstein High School string ensemble performs at an art exhibition opening for the 22nd German American Community Office anniversary in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Feb. 18, 2025. The string ensemble performed throughout the exhibition, showcasing enduring partnerships between the schools and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

Readout of Commander, Third Air Force, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga joins Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor, Beate Kimmel, and City Mayor, Manfred Schulz, for Opening of Kaiserslautern Military Community Student Art Exhibit

Published Feb. 20, 2025
By Capt. Kayshel Mulligan
Third Air Force

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --

Maj. Gen Paul Moga, Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, and Kaiserslautern Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel opened the German American Student Art Exhibition to mark the 22nd Anniversary of the German American Community Office for which they serve as co-patrons. They were joined by Mr. John Constance, Manager of the Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz Program, who coordinated the exhibition of artwork from nine American and German schools within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. City Mayor Manfred Schulz, the 86th Airlift Wing Deputy Commander and Command Chief, Col Jamil Musa and Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, and Command Sergeant Major Raymond Wrensch from the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz also attended. Together, these local leaders engaged with principals, teachers, and students from Kaiserslautern, Ramstein and Landstuhl schools and other guests from across the KMC.