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  • Wright-Patt celebrates AAPI Heritage month with a festival

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The 88th Air Base Wing special observance committee hosted a cultural festival for base personnel in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month on May 30 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. “The theme of this year’s

  • Wright-Patt hears from Holocaust survivor

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – On April 18, over 70 Airmen and civilians came to Kenney Hall at the Air Force Institute of Technology or tuned in virtually to remember the past events of the Holocaust and hear about the experiences of history first-hand.At the event, Renate Frydman,

  • Airmen seek to combat the generational idealism of the Holocaust

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It has been over 80 years since one of the world’s most infamous and violent catastrophes that killed over six million Jews across German-occupied Europe. That catastrophe, known as the Holocaust, not only impacted numerous individuals and families in the past

  • Wright-Patterson looks back on Women’s History Month celebrations

    The 88th Air Base Wing dedicated the month of March to celebrate Women’s History Month, highlighting generations of women moving history forward. Events included seminars, museum tours and scavenger hunts presented by the 88 ABW Special Observance Committee for Women’s History Month.

  • Wright-Patterson remembers Holocaust

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Over 80 years has passed since the persecution and murder of European Jews by the Nazi Germans during the Holocaust. Time has moved forward, but Wright-Patterson observes Holocaust Remembrance Day every year to honor those who were either directly affected or

  • Leaders encouraged to ‘inspire change’ at Black History Month events

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Black History Month special observance committee organized several events throughout February to honor the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans throughout U.S. history while bringing awareness about the barriers to

  • Wright-Patterson to celebrate Women’s History Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing will be celebrating Women’s History Month with a variety of events throughout March.Events will include seminars, museum tours and scavenger hunts presented by the 88 ABW Special Observance Committee for Women’s History Month. The theme

  • Guest speaker to honor legacy of MLK Jr.

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Ahead of MLK Day, the 88th Air Base Wing will honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a special guest speaker event Jan. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the USO Center.   The enduring Department of Defense theme for MLK Day is “Remember! Celebrate!

  • Where I’m from: Staff Sgt. Mateo Espinoza

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and recognizes the vital contributions and rich culture of Hispanic Americans.In line with this year’s theme, “Unidos — Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” Team Wright-Patt is celebrating Hispanic