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Wright-Patt bikers get together to learn and ride.
Robert Martin delivers remarks after being presented with a “Saved by the Helmet” Award on April 26, 2024, by Motorcycle Ohio, part of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Motorcycle Safety Month kickoff event sponsored by the 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office. Martin was in a motorcycle crash in 2023 when an SUV driver turned in front of him. He was seriously hurt but a helmet for saving his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt bikers get together to learn and ride.
Motorcyclists prepare to leave from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on April 26, 2024, as part of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Motorcycle Safety Month kickoff event sponsored by the 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office. Riders got some refresher training and a chance for mentorship prior to a two-hour group ride on a bright, spring day. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt bikers get together to learn and ride.
A motorcycle rider departs on a group ride April 26, 2024, from behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as part of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Motorcycle Safety Month kickoff event sponsored by the 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office. More than 60 riders got to shake off winter rust from their bikes and sharpen safety habits to take a group ride on a beautiful spring day. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Wright-Patt bikers get together to learn and ride.
A motorcycle rider departs on a group ride April 26, 2024, from behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as part of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Motorcycle Safety Month kickoff event sponsored by the 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office. More than 60 riders got to shake off winter rust from their bikes and boost safety habits to take a group ride on a beautiful spring day. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Lynn Edmondson passes a flying disc in an Ultimate Frisbee match during the 18th Annual Young Guns vs. Old Pistols Challenge series at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 4, 2024. Ultimate was one of six challenge competitions played between the Young Guns and Old Pistols. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Participants of the 18th Annual Young Guns vs. Old Pistols Challenge scramble for control of the flying disc during an Ultimate Frisbee match April, 2, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Young Guns vs. Old Pistols events were sponsored by the Wright-Patt Junior Force Council to provide opportunities for junior members of the base community to meet and interact with more senior members. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Adam Underwood throws a flying disc past Ryan Thira during the 18th Annual Young Guns vs. Old Pistols Challenge Ultimate Frisbee match April 4, 2024, on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Each side was a mix of the two teams but those who played got participation points for their team towards the overall title. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Josiah Bartolomei passes a flying disc during the 18th Annual Young Guns vs. Old Pistols Challenge Ultimate Frisbee match April 4, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The goals of the Young Guns vs Old Pistol events are to build camaraderie and provide mentoring opportunities across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Nico Crino, left, catches a flying disc during the 18th Annual Young Guns vs Old Pistols Challenge Ultimate Frisbee match April 4, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Each side was a mix of the two teams but those who played got participation points for their team towards the overall title. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Members of the 18th Annual Young Guns vs Old Pistols participate in an Ultimate Frisbee match April 4, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Tom Stang, the event’s co-chair, estimated approximately 30 people came out to partake in the series’ events. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Josh Piel tosses a flying disc during the 18th Annual Young Guns vs Old Pistols Challenge Ultimate Frisbee match April 4, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Young Guns vs. Old Pistols challenge brings together junior and senior members of the Wright-Patt community to build connections and morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Young Guns takes a win against Old Pistols in annual competition.
Garrett Basham, National Air and Space Intelligence Center employee, leaps for a flying disc during the 18th Annual Young Guns vs Old Pistols Challenge Ultimate Frisbee match April 4, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Young Guns went on to win the overall title at the end of the six events that included volleyball, kickball, a trivia competition and board games. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Solar flares become visible as the moon blocks out the sun’s light during a total eclipse April 8, 2024, visible from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. People traveled hundreds of miles to join the estimated 500 spectators at an eclipse viewing party outside the Wright-Patt Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Darkness in the daytime: Wright-Patt witnesses total eclipse
Totality comes to an end and the “diamond ring” phenomenon becomes visible as the moon continues across the sun April 8, 2024, as seen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. People traveled hundreds of miles to join the estimated 500 spectators at an eclipse viewing party outside the Wright-Patt Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)