Base, Park to celebrate anniversary of flight Published Dec. 5, 2011 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A wreath will be laid at the Wright Brothers Memorial commemorating the 108th Anniversary of Powered Flight on Dec. 16 at 10:15 a.m. on Wright Memorial Hill near Area B. Base officials will gather with representatives from the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in the ceremony that has become a tradition in the Miami Valley. It was first celebrated in 1978 for the 75th anniversary and has been carried on since. The guest speaker this year will be Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr. As commander of the Air Force Security Assistance Center, he is charged with promoting security assistance and national security objectives by building relationships with U.S. international partners. Dean Alexander, Park Superintendent will also present a presidential proclamation prior to the wreath-laying ceremony. The event is open to the public.