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  • 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

  • Cultural fiesta planned at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Air Base Wing will celebrate the important contributions and rich culture of Hispanic Americans during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is marked each year Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.This year’s theme is “Unidos — Inclusivity for a Stronger

  • Celebration on tap for Women’s Equality Day

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Leading up to Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26, the 88th Air Base Wing will be celebrating the women who played vital roles in achieving victory and progress for the nation.This year’s theme is “The Reflection of Equality is YOU!”“We have the opportunity —

  • Special events scheduled to celebrate Black History Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – To celebrate and recognize the significant achievements made by African Americans, February is designated as Black History Month.   In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History in 1915, initiated

  • Learn how to get promoted at lunch and learn event

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Presented by the Wright-Patterson Black History Month Special Observance Committee, a lunch and learn event “So you want to get promoted,” will be held on Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the base theater.  As part of the special events scheduled to