Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Airman 1st Class Blake Cassick of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Honor Guard shows Tracey Tomme how to ceremoniously fold the flag July 14. A Leadership Dayton program member, Tomme was part of the group tour allowing participants to learn about the base’s capabilities and its community contributions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Tech. Sgt. William Sims, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, works with Misha on July 14 during a demonstration for Leadership Dayton program members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Sims talked to the group about the kennel’s training techniques and MWD mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Tech. Sgt. Tony Longinotti, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine’s Accelerations Operations Section chief, shows Leadership Dayton program members the 711th Human Performance Wing’s centrifuge July 14 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Longinotti told the group how the centrifuge is used to both conduct research and train Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Senior Airman Johnathon Jones (left) and Airman 1st Class Christian Davis, of the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, help Beth Duncan into a bomb suit July 14 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. A Leadership Dayton program member, Duncan was part of the group tour allowing participants to learn about the base’s capabilities and its community contributions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Senior Airman Johnathon Jones (foreground) and Airman 1st Class Christian Davis, of the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, help Beth Duncan into a bomb suit July 14 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. A Leadership Dayton program member, Duncan was part of the group tour allowing participants to learn about the base’s capabilities and its community contributions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Leadership Dayton program members listen to Staff Sgt. Kile Edwards of the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight explain his unit’s mission, equipment and capabilities July 14 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. EOD provides assistance, as needed, to local communities or if military munitions are found in the surrounding area. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Staff Sgt. Sean Chapman of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard shows Kelley Bell how to cock one of the detachment’s rifles July 14. Bell was part of a Leadership Dayton tour, which gave the program’s members a chance to learn about the base’s capabilities and its contributions to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Staff Sgts. Rebecca Proulx and Mario Fosque, both with the 88th Medical Group, have lunch with Leadership Dayton program members July 14 in the Hope Hotel outside Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Airmen had recently returned from deployments and shared their experiences with the group. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, welcomes Leadership Dayton members to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on July 14. Leadership Dayton is designed to identify, educate and motivate a network of local leaders and increase their capacity to serve the Dayton region. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts Leadership Dayton

Published July 23, 2021
By R.J. Oriez
88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs