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Beth Nieri and her son, Alexander, 8, look through toys at the 88th Force Support Squadron’s Military and Family Readiness Center Resource Fair and Toy Drop, with the help of Senior Airman Awo Nenonene, a volunteer from the 88th Medical Group, at Wright-Patterson Air Force, Ohio. The toys were donated by the Kids Wish Network and were available for any Airman who signed up their family. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Sharron Griffin-Gorham, 88th Force Support Squadron Military and Family Readiness Center, helps Cordelia Martinez pick out a coat for her son Ezio, 1, during the MFRC Resource Fair and Toy Drop, Dec. 16, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force, Ohio. Active-duty Airmen with young children were able to visit the Prairies Chapel Community Center and find warm coats, toys and community service organizations who could answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Sharron Griffin-Gorham, 88th Force Support Squadron Military and Family Readiness Center, helps Cordelia Martinez pick out a coat for her son Ezio, 1, during the MFRC Resource Fair and Toy Drop, Dec. 16, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force, Ohio. Active-duty Airmen with young children were able to visit the Prairies Chapel Community Center and find warm coats, toys and community service organizations who could answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Airmen and their children remembered at Christmas.
Cordelia Martinez and her son, Ezio, 1, select toys at the 88th Force Support Squadron’s Military and Family Readiness Center Resource Fair and Toy Drop, Dec. 16, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force, Ohio. More than 200 Wright-Patt community children received toys and coats at the event put on at the chapel community center. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Annual Tree Lighting Event
Jami Dennis, along with her daughter Adelynn and son Dawson, flips the switch to light the base Christmas tree Dec. 5, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Jami’s husband, U.S. Air Force Capt. Derek Dennis, is deployed but was able to join the festivities via video link. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt Annual Tree Lighting Event
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the base Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Clauses were not able to get their reindeer and sleigh through the gate, so the Wright-Patterson Fire Department provided transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt leadership serves Airmen holiday meal
Col. Travis Pond, 88th Air Base Wing deputy commander, hands an Airman her meal Nov. 19, 2024, as the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility serves Thanksgiving dinner at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Base leadership helped serve for the Airmen ahead of the holiday so the Airmen going home for the holiday could take part. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt leadership serves Airmen holiday meal
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, carves a turkey as his wife, Ashley, stands by with a plate Nov. 19, 2024, as the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility serves Thanksgiving dinner at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Base leadership helped serve for the Airmen ahead of the holiday so the Airmen going home for the holiday could take part. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt leadership serves Airmen holiday meal
From left, Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, his wife Ashley, Mona Faulkner, wife of John Faulkner, 88 ABW deputy director and Col. Travis Pond, 88 ABW deputy commander, wait for the next diner Nov. 19, 2024, as the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility serves Thanksgiving dinner at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Base leadership helped serve for the Airmen ahead of the holiday so the Airmen going home for the holiday could take part. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Beavercreek Honors Veterans
The Beavercreek High School Junior Air Force ROTC unit presents colors as the Air Force Band of Flight’s Spirit of Freedom Ensemble plays the national anthem Nov. 11, 2024, at the start of the Beavercreek, Ohio, Veterans Day Ceremony. Area veterans and families gathered to listen to speakers, including Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Beavercreek Honors Veterans
Warner Van Horne, Army veteran who served on Okinawa during World War II, stands during the playing of the national anthem Nov. 11, 2024, at the start of the Beavercreek, Ohio, Veterans Day Ceremony. Area veterans and families gathered to listen to speakers, including Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Beavercreek Honors Veterans
Dennis Jarvi, an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, speaks Nov. 11, 2024, at the Beavercreek, Ohio, Veterans Day Ceremony. Jarvi told the audience about his combat missions to Hanoi. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Beavercreek Honors Veterans
A veteran listens to Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing command chief, speak at the Beavercreek, Ohio, Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2024. Area veterans, families and residents gathered to listen to speakers and the Air Force Band of Flight’s Spirit of Freedom combo. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Beavercreek Honors Veterans
Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing command chief, speaks at the Beavercreek, Ohio, Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2024. Area veterans, families and residents gathered to listen to speakers and the Air Force Band of Flight’s Spirit of Freedom Ensemble. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Beavercreek Honors Veterans
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Dickson and other veterans stand to sing “The Air Force Song”, Nov. 11, 2024, as the Air Force Band of Flight’s Spirit of Freedom combo plays the Armed Forces Medley at the Beavercreek, Ohio, Veterans Day Ceremony. Area veterans, families and residents gathered to listen to speakers and the Air Force Band of Flight’s Spirit of Freedom combo. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Beavercreek Honors Veterans
Staff Sgt. James Nufer, U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, plays taps Nov. 11, 2024, at the conclusion of the Beavercreek, Ohio, Veterans Day Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 24-G
Senior Airman Aaliyah Decena, 88th Medical Support Squadron, leads members of the Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 24-F into their graduation ceremony Oct. 17, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Airmen from across the area attend the course, offered by the 88th Force Support Squadron, as a requirement to be promoted to staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 24-G
Award plaques are displayed before the start of the Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 24-F graduation ceremony Oct. 17, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The John L. Levitow Award, named for an enlisted Medal of Honor recipient, was presented to the classes top graduate. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 24-G
Chief Master Sgt. Erreca Berry, 88th Comptroller Squadron and Wing Staff Agencies senior enlisted leader, speaks at the Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 24-F graduation ceremony Oct. 17, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Berry talked to the soon-to-be staff sergeants that the most respected leaders combine strength with compassion. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 24-G
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, presents Senior Airman Benjamin Elmore, 88th Communications Squadron, with his diploma during the Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 24-F graduation ceremony Oct. 17, 2024, as Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88 ABW command chief, looks on at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Elmore was named the class’s top graduate and was presented with the John L. Levitow Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)