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Religious support, relationships are vital to mission readiness across USAFE-AFAFRICA, command chaplain says

U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Elliott, center, Europe-Air Forces Africa command chaplain, engages in discussion with U.S. Air Force Maj. Alan Findley, left, 52nd Fighter Wing chaplain, during a visit at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 24, 2026. The visit provided an opportunity to connect with chapel personnel, discuss religious support initiatives and reinforce the role of spiritual readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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Religious support, relationships are vital to mission readiness across USAFE-AFAFRICA, command chaplain says

U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Elliott, Europe-Air Forces Africa command chaplain, holds a framed photo of a congregation while speaking with members of the 52nd Fighter Wing Chapel during a visit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 24, 2026. Elliot highlighted the importance of chapel engagement in fostering community, resilience and spiritual readiness among airman and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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Religious support, relationships are vital to mission readiness across USAFE-AFAFRICA, command chaplain says

U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Elliott, Europe-Air Forces Africa command chaplain, holds a framed photo of a local congregation during a visit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 24, 2026. Elliott previously served at Spangdahlem AB five years ago, making the visit an opportunity to reconnect with the chapel community and reflect on its continued impact across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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Religious support, relationships are vital to mission readiness across USAFE-AFAFRICA, command chaplain says

U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Elliott, left, and Senior Master Sgt. Andrew J. Fraser, right, stand with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eliseo Malave, Military and Family Readiness Center readiness senior noncommissioned officer, after presenting Malave with a commander's coin at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 24, 2026. Malave was recognized for his outstanding performance and continued support to the chapel community at Spangdahlem. Elliott is the Europe-Air Forces Africa command chaplain, and Fraser is the Air National Guard liaison to Headquarters USAFE-AFAFRICA Office of the Command Chaplain senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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Religious support, relationships are vital to mission readiness across USAFE-AFAFRICA, command chaplain says

U.S. Air Force Col. Ralph Elliott, Europe-Air Forces Africa command chaplain, second from left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Fraser, Air National Guard liaison to Headquarters USAFE-AFAFRICA Office of the Command Chaplain senior enlisted leader, left, meet with Col. William Lutmer, the 52nd Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Mary Trent, the wing’s command chief, during a visit to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 24, 2026. The officials discussed mission priorities, religious support initiatives and the role spiritual readiness play in supporting Airmen at Spangdahlem and its geographically separated units. Fraser is the liaison to Headquarters USAFE-AFAFRICA Office of the Command Chaplain senior enlisted leader (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

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