VOL. 4, NO. 11 | FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025

Wright-Patt joins local communities for Memorial Day 2025

Col. Richards, in blue service dress uniform, stands behind a podium and microphone

Wright-Patt joins local communities for Memorial Day 2025

A wreath of flowers with a U.S. flag in the center, stands in front of three polished stone pillars in honor of veterans

Wright-Patt joins local communities for Memorial Day 2025

A trumpet player in blue service dress uniform

Wright-Patt joins local communities for Memorial Day 2025

Col. Starks, wearing blue service dress uniform, stands behind a podium and microphone

Wright-Patt joins local communities for Memorial Day 2025

A group of people stand around a stone sculpture signifying the U.S. Space Force

Wright-Patt joins local communities for Memorial Day 2025

A woman in a red jacket and a woman in uniform in place a wreath on a three-legged easel.

Wright-Patt Leadership Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day

A woman in uniform, wearing a black beret, speaks at a podium in front of a sign that says "In honor of all who serve."

Two men and two women in uniform stand at attention as they fold the American Flag.

Wright-Patt Leadership Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day

An elderly man in a red tee-shirt and a blue ball cap that says "USS Des Moines, CA-134" sits in the sunshine listening.

Wright-Patt Leadership Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day

Members of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base leadership took part in ceremonies around the Dayton area honoring those who have died in defense of the country. (U.S. Air Force photos by R.J. Oriez and Daniel Peterson)

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

An F-35 lands on a runway, smoke coming from the rear wheels

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

An F-35 comes in for a landing over trees and and runway

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

Military members work on a military plane.

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

Back of military plane with people standing around.

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

Service members guide a tow hitch on wheels to the front wheel of an aircraft

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

A female and two males in military uniforms talking with the nose of a plane in the background.

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

A group photo in front of an F-35 aircraft

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

An F-35 behind an Army green 4-wheeled vehicle, two service members in brown tshirts and black pants stand with their back to viewer

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

Plane on the roadway being followed by other vehicles.

NMUSAF welcomes the F-35

NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Dayton, Ohio, May 24, 2025

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Maj. Melanie “Mach” Kluesner, commander of the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Dayton, Ohio. This session marks the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords—the historic agreement negotiated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base that ended the Bosnian war. Over 240 parliamentarians from NATO member and partner countries gathered for the first U.S.-based meeting in more than 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson & Meghan Howard)

WPAFB Police Week 2025

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May 16, 2025 | By Austin Smith, Cliffton Thoroughman

U.S. congressional leaders and NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegates attend the Commemoration of the Dayton Peace Accords, part of the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session, at the Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, May 25, 2025. The session commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords and serves as a platform for dialogue on transatlantic security and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)

Col Pond stands behind a podium and microphone, seated attendees fill the foreground

Wright-Patt holds Defenders' Challenge

Two men brandishing red, fake guns take cover behind an orange barricade.

Wright-Patt holds Defenders' Challenge

A line of Airmen push with all their strength against the back of a Humvee.

Wright-Patt holds Defenders' Challenge

A police dog laying on the ground looks up at has handler, a woman in uniform, as she steps over him.

Police Week 2025.

A police officer runs carrying an orange ball as a police dog jumps over an obstacle without taking his eyes off the ball.

Police Week 2025.

The 88th Security Forces Squadron hosted the National Police Week opening ceremony alongside local and state police, immediately followed by the Ruck to Remember 5K march. Additional events held were the Defenders' Challenge, Police Week Defender Fair, Military Working Dog competition, softball and golf tournaments, and the closing ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson & R.J. Oriez)

CAC and USID Renewal Online Tutorial Video

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April 30, 2025 | By Desmond Brittle, Jeffery Harris, Dylan Kaericher, Austin Smith, Cliffton Thoroughman

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