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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)
88th Force Support Squadron Information Fair
Trina Pauley (left), 88th Force Support Squadron school liaison officer, speaks with an attendee during an information fair and autism walk on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 1, 2024. The School Liaison Office helps families navigate the local school system and ensures military children can achieve academic success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
88th Force Support Squadron Information Fair
LaShell Dauterman, Dayton Autism Society vice president, speaks with families at an information fair and autism walk hosted by the 88th Force Support Squadron on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 1, 2024. Dayton Autism Society provides support to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and their families through all phases of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Richards takes command at Wright-Patt
Col. Dustin Richards exchanges salutes with Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, as he assumes command of the 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during a ceremony April 9, 2024, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The 88th ABW is one of the Air Force’s largest air base wings with more than 5,000 personnel supporting 115 mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Richards takes command at Wright-Patt
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, receives his first salute as he assumes command April 9, 2024, during a ceremony in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 88th ABW is one of the largest air base wings in the Air Force with more than 5,000 personnel supporting 115 mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Richards takes command at Wright-Patt
Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, passes the 88th Air Base Wing guidon to Col. Dustin Richards during an assumption-of-command ceremony April 9, 2024, inside the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Richards takes command of the installation and 88 ABW, which is comprised of more than 5,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel. The wing reports to AFLCMC, a major development and acquisition product center under Air Force Materiel Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Ceremony honors ALS Class 24-C graduates
Chief Master Sgt. Jason Brown (far right), paralegal function manager for Air Force Materiel Command and guest speaker, poses for a photo with Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 24-C members after their graduation ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 28, 2024. The five-week course prepares Airmen and Guardians to assume supervisory duties through instruction in leadership, followership, written and oral communication skills, and the profession of arms. (U.S. Air Force photo Ashley Richards)
USS Roosevelt Completes Maintenance Period in Spain
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returns from sea trials, the final phase of its planned Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), a depot-level maintenance period, in Rota, Spain, March 25, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)
USS Roosevelt Completes Maintenance Period in Spain
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returns from sea trials, the final phase of its planned Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), a depot-level maintenance period, in Rota, Spain, March 25, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)
WPAFB SMSgt Select Release Party
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s newest senior master sergeant selects celebrate with Team Wright-Patt leadership at a ceremony March 22, 2024. This year, the Air Force selected 1,734 for promotion out of 15,151 eligible, a selection rate of 11.44%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
AFIT Class of 2024
The Air Force Institute of Technology class of 2024 poses for a group photo with AFIT leaders and staff at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 21, 2024. The AFIT curriculum focuses on educating defense professionals to accomplish the warfighting mission through technological and innovative means. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
AFIT Class of 2024
Col. Sarah Isbill, the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Air University Detachment 1 commander, delivers closing remarks during the AFIT graduation awards ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 21, 2024. Awards were presented in several categories and included 20 distinguished honor graduates for the AFIT class of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
AFIT Class of 2024
Muhammad Rahman (left), the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management dean, and Walter Jones (right), AFIT director and chancellor, pose with 20 distinguished honor graduates from AFIT’s class of 2024 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 21, 2024. The graduating class included members from all U.S. service branches as well as international partners from five countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
AFIT Class of 2024
Walter Jones, Air Force Institute of Technology director and chancellor, gives opening remarks at an AFIT graduation award ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 21, 2024. Awards were presented in several categories and included 20 distinguished honor graduates for the AFIT class of 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Ohio Military Signing Day
Col. Travis Pond, 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander, chats with a few Air National Guard recruits March 12, 2024, during Ohio Military Signing Day at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus. This event included about 90 Ohio high school students who will attend a service academy in the fall; accepted an ROTC scholarship; or enlisted for service as active duty, Reserve or National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zion Dillahunt)
Ohio Military Signing Day
Col. Travis Pond (center left), 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander; his wife, Shelly (at right); and Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr. (far left), the Ohio Army National Guard’s adjutant general, along with other active duty and veterans, stand to deliver a salute March 12, 2024, during Ohio Military Signing Day at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus. This event included about 90 Ohio high school students who will attend a service academy in the fall; accepted an ROTC scholarship; or enlisted for service as active duty, Reserve or National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zion Dillahunt)