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Darkness in the daytime: Wright-Patt witnesses total eclipse
A spectator takes a picture as a solar eclipse enters totality the afternoon of April 8, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Some spectators traveled hundreds of miles to Wright-Patt to experience the eclipse. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Darkness in the daytime: Wright-Patt witnesses total eclipse
Viewing party attendees react as the eclipse enters totality a little after 3 p.m. April 8, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. An estimated 500 people experienced darkness at midafternoon as the moon blocked out the sun’s light. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Darkness in the daytime: Wright-Patt witnesses total eclipse
Patty Krizitcky joins an estimated 500 attendees at an eclipse viewing party April 8, 2024, at the Wright-Patt Club on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 88th Force Support Squadron and sponsors provided glasses, telescopes and activities but, most importantly, an open space to view the rare event. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Darkness in the daytime: Wright-Patt witnesses total eclipse
Some of the estimated 500 people who turned out for an eclipse viewing party April 8, 2024, on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, look up at the sun as the moon progresses toward totality. The 88th Force Support Squadron and sponsors provided glasses, telescopes and activities but, most importantly, an open space to view the rare event. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Darkness in the daytime: Wright-Patt witnesses total eclipse
A colander is held in the sunshine above a white tarp April 8, 2024, so the shape of the crescent sun and shadow of the moon can be seen during a solar eclipse at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The tarp was one of the displays set up by the 88th Force Support Squadron to add to the experience for people who came to an eclipse viewing party. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Senior NCO takes on IG special assignment to help Airmen navigate stressful situations
Master Sgt. Brandi Gray, 88 Air Base Wing inspector general superintendent, shakes hands with an airman at the 88 ABW Inspector General Office on Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio April 8, 2024. In her position, Gray met with clients, analyzed trends, prepared reports, and provided leadership and guidance to the inspector general team. (U.S. Air Force photo by 88th ABW Public Affairs)
Senior NCO takes on IG special assignment to help Airmen navigate stressful situations
Master Sgt. Brandi Gray, 88 Air Base Wing inspector general superintendent, poses at the 88 ABW Inspector General Office on Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, April 8, 2024. In her position, Gray met with clients, analyzed trends, prepared reports, and provided leadership and guidance to the inspector general team. (U.S. Air Force photo by 88th ABW Public Affairs)
Senior NCO takes on IG special assignment to help Airmen navigate stressful situations
The 88th Air base Wing Inspector General Office logo is pictured on Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, April 8, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by 88th ABW Public Affairs)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
Maj. Arild Stangenes (left), the Air Force Security Assistance Center’s Norwegian foreign liaison officer, cheers on a participant during the Norwegian Foot March on April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Participants must finish the 18.6-mile road march while carrying a 25-pound rucksack within a set time to earn the Marsjmerket, a Norwegian armed forces skills badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
Col. Sean Brazel, 88th Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. Arild Stangenes, the Air Force Security Assistance Center’s Norwegian foreign liaison officer, speak to Norwegian Foot March participants April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 88th Security Forces Squadron hosted the event supporting over 200 military members, veterans and dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
Maj. Arild Stangenes, the Air Force Security Assistance Center’s Norwegian foreign liaison officer, speaks to Norwegian Foot March participants April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Stangenes is the event’s Norwegian representative to ensure the march follows set procedures on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
Two Air Force ROTC cadets race to the finish line during the Norwegian Foot March on April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The foot march is designed to build physical endurance and mental toughness through the completion of an 18.6-mile road march carrying a 25-pound rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
Military members, Air Force ROTC cadets, veterans and dependents step off the starting line during the Norwegian Foot March on April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event consists of an 18.6-mile road march carrying a 25-pound rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
An Airman weighs his rucksack prior to the start of the Norwegian Foot March on April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Norwegian Foot March consists of an 18.6-mile road march carrying a 25-pound rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
Air Force ROTC cadets jog during the Norwegian Foot March on April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The foot march is designed to build physical endurance and mental toughness through the completion of an 18.6-mile road march carrying a 25-pound rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
An Airman jogs during the Norwegian Foot March on April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event originated in 1915 when it was used as an endurance test for Norwegian soldiers to meet a goal of moving large units of troops over a great distance in a manner that enabled them to be combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Grueling Norwegian Foot March draws 200 challengers
A Soldier grabs a water and snack at the 6-mile marker of the Norwegian Foot March on April 6, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Participants must finish the 18.6-mile road march while carrying a 25-pound rucksack within a set time to earn the Marsjmerket, a Norwegian armed forces skills badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Chief's Recognition Ceremony
Chief Master Sgt. Robert Thomas (center left), 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds his daughter as he receives his medallion from Col. Travis Pond (at left), 88th Air Base Wing commander , during the chief recognition ceremony April 5, 2024, in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Also pictured (from center) are Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, Retired Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton and Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales, 88 ABW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zion Dillahunt)
Chief's Recognition Ceremony
Chief Master Sgt. Justin Walker, 88th Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, lights and places the last candle during the chief recognition ceremony in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 5, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zion Dillahunt) The ceremony honored 11 Airmen promoted to Air Force’s highest enlisted rank. The candlelight portion represents the ranks from airman basic to chief master sergeant.
Chief's Recognition Ceremony
(From left) Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy; Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales, 88th Air Base Wing command chief; and Retired Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Easton pose for a photo at the chief recognition ceremony April 5, 2024, in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The ceremony honored 11 Airmen promoted to the Air Force’s highest enlisted rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zion Dillahunt)