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F-16 Golden Anniversary
From left Col. Travis Pond, 88th Air Base Wing deputy commander, Col. Dustin Richards, 88 ABW and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88 ABW command chief, pose in front of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team’s custom F-16 Fighting Falcon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 25, 2024. Wright-Patt leadership attended an anniversary event to celebrate the legacy of the F-16 aircraft’s 50 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
2024 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander, points to the sky with his daughter, Kennedy Richards, age 8, at the Dayton Air Show at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 22, 2024. This year marked the local air show’s 50th anniversary, with appearances from the U.S. Army Golden Knight parachute team, U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper demonstration team, and headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
2024 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the Dayton Air Show at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 22, 2024. This year marked the local air show’s 50th anniversary, with appearances from the U.S. Army Golden Knight parachute team, U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper demonstration team, and headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
2024 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the Dayton Air Show at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 22, 2024. This year marked the local air show’s 50th anniversary, with appearances from the U.S. Army Golden Knight parachute team, U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper demonstration team, and headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Shonte Gonzalez, Juneteenth Guest Speaker
Shonte Gonzalez (center), 88th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, poses with attendees at a Juneteenth Lunch and Learn guest speaker event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 18, 2024. Gonzalez reflected on celebrating Juneteenth growing up and the holiday’s legacy today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Shonte Gonzalez, Juneteenth Guest Speaker
Shonte Gonzalez, 88th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, talks at a Juneteenth Lunch and Learn guest speaker event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 18, 2024. Gonzalez reflected on celebrating Juneteenth growing up and the holiday’s legacy today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Shonte Gonzalez, Juneteenth Guest Speaker
Kimberly Watson (left), 88th Air Base Wing Equal Employment Opportunity Strategy and Integration Directorate chief, presents Shonte Gonzalez (right), 88th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, with a military coin at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 18, 2024. Gonzalez received the token of appreciation for guest speaking and sharing her life experiences at the Juneteenth event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Wright-Patt recognizes 52 CCAF graduates
Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing command chief, congratulates the newest Community College of the Air Force graduates during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 13, 2024. Fontaine encouraged the graduates to take pride in their career and educational accomplishments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Wright-Patt recognizes 52 CCAF graduates
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, congratulates the newest Community College of the Air Force graduates during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 13, 2024. Richards commended and thanked the graduates for seeking out continuing education opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Wright-Patt recognizes 52 CCAF graduates
Airmen graduating from the Community College of the Air Force stand as the base honor guard finish presenting the colors during a CCAF graduation ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 13, 2024. A total of 52 Airman and Guardians earned their associate degrees during the spring semester. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Wright-Patt recognizes 52 CCAF graduates
Lt. Col. Thomas Talafuse, Community College of the Air Force commandant and commander, gives the commencement address during a CCAF graduation ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 13, 2024. Talafuse congratulated the graduates on their competence, commitment, and focus in achieving this career and personal milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
88 ABW welcomes new Command Chief
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine gives her first statements as the new 88th Air Base Wing command chief, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, June 11, 2024. Fontaine committed to providing an environment for the people and mission at Wright-Patt to find success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
88 ABW welcomes new Command Chief
U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, presides over a command chief change of responsibility ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, June 11, 2024. Richards thanked and said farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales, outgoing 88 ABW command chief, then welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, incoming 88 ABW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
88 ABW welcomes new Command Chief
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales gives his final speech as the outgoing 88th Air Base Wing command chief, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, June 11, 2024. Morales thanked the Airmen of the “mighty 88th” for ensuring the continued success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
88 ABW welcomes new Command Chief
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales (right), outgoing 88th Air Base Wing command chief, relinquishes responsibility by passing the guidon to Col. Dustin Richards (left), 88 ABW and installation commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, June 11, 2024. The 88 ABW provides support to a broad, diverse and organizationally complex base, which includes a major acquisition center, research and development laboratories, major command headquarters, airlift wing and the world’s largest military air museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
88 ABW welcomes new Command Chief
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine (right), incoming 88th Air Base Wing command chief, assumes responsibility by accepting the guidon from Col. Dustin Richards (left), 88 ABW and installation commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, June 11, 2024. The 88 ABW provides support to a broad, diverse and organizationally complex base, which includes a major acquisition center, research and development laboratories, major command headquarters, airlift wing and the world’s largest military air museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Wright-Patt congratulates MSgt selects
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s newest master sergeant selects celebrate with Team Wright-Patt leadership at a promotion release party, May 30, 2024. This year, the Air Force selected 5,500 for promotion out of 29,500 eligible, a selection rate of 18.6%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Wright-Patt congratulates MSgt selects
Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales, 88th Air Base Wing command chief, congratulates the newest master sergeant selects during opening remarks at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 30, 2024. This year, the Air Force selected 5,500 for promotion out of 29,500 eligible, a selection rate of 18.6%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Wright-Patt congratulates MSgt selects
Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, congratulates the newest master sergeant selects during closing remarks at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 30, 2024. This year, the Air Force selected 5,500 for promotion out of 29,500 eligible, a selection rate of 18.6%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Fairborn Memorial Day ceremony 2024
Local veterans and community members attend a Memorial Day ceremony at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Ohio, May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning its military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)