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World War II paratroop reenactors land at museum
The C-47 Skytrain Tico Belle prepares to land on the runway behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on April 27, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, after delivering World War II paratroop reenactors to their landing zone. Tico Belle, a veteran of the D-Day invasion, was on display at the museum until its departure the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
New Wright-Patterson Honor Guard members participate in graduation ceremony
New members of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard demonstrate a six-man flag-fold during their graduation ceremony, April 25, 2022. Guardsmen demonstrated the full funeral service, including gun salute and taps, prior to receiving their honor guard badges. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
New Wright-Patterson Honor Guard members participate in graduation ceremony
New members of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard demonstrate the role a firing party plays in a military funeral during their graduation ceremony, April 25, 2022. Guardsmen demonstrated the full funeral service, including a six-man flag fold and taps, prior to receiving their honor guard badges. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
New Wright-Patterson Honor Guard members participate in graduation ceremony
Staff Sgt. George Merusi, a new member of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard, demonstrates the playing of “Taps” as part of a military funeral during the honor guard’s graduation ceremony, April 25, 2022. The bugle holds a hidden speaker that plays the music so that Airmen on six-month temporary duty do not need to learn how to play a musical instrument. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
New Wright-Patterson Honor Guard members participate in graduation ceremony
Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, speaks during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard graduation ceremony, April 25, 2022. Thirty-nine Airmen from units across the base underwent more than 50 hours of training to become proficient in the customs and courtesies they will need during their six-month tour with the guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
New Wright-Patterson Honor Guard members participate in graduation ceremony
The class of new Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard members recite the “Honor Guard Charge” at the end of their graduation ceremony, April 25, 2022. Thirty-nine Airmen from units across the base underwent more than 50 hours of training to become proficient in the customs and courtesies they will need during their six-month tour with the guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
New Wright-Patterson Honor Guard members participate in graduation ceremony
A new class of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen pose with Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander (rear left), and their trainers following their graduation ceremony, April 25, 2022. Thirty-nine Airmen from units across the base underwent more than 50 hours of training to become proficient in the customs and courtesies they will need during their six-month tour with the guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
A Beavercreek Township firefighter dons an air mask as he prepares to enter a smoky structure during an exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. Beavercreek leaders asked the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department to observe the exercise and evaluate their on-scene command structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
Bryan Weeks, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief for training, takes notes as he watches a Beavercreek Township Fire Department engine company take part in an exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. Weeks and other Wright-Patterson Fire Department leadership took part in the exercise to help evaluate the Beavercreek department’s command structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
Assistant Chief Bryan Weeks, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a clipboard to keep a timeline and notes March 3, 2022, as he grades the Beavercreek Township Fire Department during a training session at the Dayton Fire Training Center. The Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base departments are mutual-aid partners, lending each other a hand when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
Mike Roberts (left), 788th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief for operations, and Bryan Weeks, 788 CES assistant fire chief for training, compare notes while observing a Beavercreek Township Fire Department exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. Beavercreek leaders asked the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department to observe the exercise and evaluate their on-scene command structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
Bryan Weeks, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief for training, listens in and takes notes as a Beavercreek Township fire lieutenant talks with his crew on the radio during an exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. Weeks, and other Wright-Patterson Fire Department leadership, took part in the exercise to help evaluate the Beavercreek department’s command structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
Division Chief Scott Dorsten (center), Beavercreek Township Fire Department, receives feedback from Assistant Chief Bryan Weeks, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department, on March 3, 2022, following an exercise at the Dayton Fire Training Center. Weeks, and other Wright-Patterson Fire Department leadership, took part in the exercise to help evaluate the Beavercreek department’s command structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
Assistant Chief Bryan Weeks (right), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department, debriefs Division Chief Scott Dorsten, Beavercreek Township Fire Department, following an exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. The Beavercreek and WPAFB departments are mutual-aid partners, lending each other a hand when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Fire Department lends neighbor a helping hand
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department Assistant Chiefs Bryan Weeks (left) and Mike Roberts (center) visit with Beavercreek Township Fire Department Lt. Doug Ransdell following an exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. The Beavercreek and WPAFB departments are mutual-aid partners, lending each other a hand when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Bryan Weeks, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief for training, discusses his observations with Beavercreek Township Fire Department members during an exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. The Wright-Patterson Fire Department responded to 200 mutual-aid calls in last year, working closely with other community departments, which led to earning the Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance’s 2022 Customer Service Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Mike Roberts (left), 788th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief for operations, and Bryan Weeks, the unit’s assistant fire chief for training, take notes while observing a Beavercreek Township Fire Department exercise March 3, 2022, at the Dayton Fire Training Center. The Wright-Patterson Fire Department responded to 200 mutual-aid calls last year, working closely with other community departments, which led to earning the Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance’s 2022 Customer Service Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Active-shooter exercise tests emergency response
Senior Airman Andrew Barnes, 88th Security Forces Squadron, takes point as Defenders respond to an active-shooter exercise Feb. 23, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The exercise was held as part of the base’s regularly scheduled training to prepare for possible emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Active-shooter exercise tests emergency response
A Defender with the 88th Security Forces Squadron reaches for his radio during an active-shooter exercise Feb. 23, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The exercise gave first responders, including police, fire and medical personnel, the opportunity to practice coordinating emergency actions and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Active-shooter exercise tests emergency response
A paramedic with the rescue task force checks on a shooting “victim” as an 88th Security Forces Squadron Defender provides cover and exercise observers look on during an active-shooter exercise Feb. 23, 2022, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The exercise gave first responders, including police, fire and medical personnel, the opportunity to practice coordinating emergency actions and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)