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The Strength of Team Wright-Patt

June 4, 2025 | By Christopher Decker, Austin Smith, Jeffery Harris, David Clingerman, Wilbur Wood, Desmond Brittle, Dylan Kaericher, Jack Gardner, Cliffton Thoroughman

Airmen and civilians from multiple units and organizations throughout the installation come together to support and accomplish the mission at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. As one of the Air Force’s most diverse and mission-focused bases, Wright-Patterson plays a critical role in advancing national defense objectives. (U.S. Air Force video by Christopher Decker, Austin Smith, Jeffery Harris, David Clingerman, Wilbur Wood, Desmond Brittle, Dylan Kaericher, Jack Gardner and Cliffton Thoroughman)

Six Air Force service members pose for a photo wearing service dress uniforms and holding award plaques

ALS Class 25-E Graduation

Four Air Force members pose for a group photo in service dress uniforms

ALS Class 25-E Graduation

A large group photo of military service members

ALS Class 25-E graduation

A man in Air Force service dress uniform stands behind a podium with an emblem for the Airman Leadership School

ALS Class 25-E graduation

The Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School congratulated Class 25-E at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

Sgt. Swisher, wearing camouflage military uniform, waves as she holds the leash of a German Shepperd

Wright-Patt celebrates July 4

A bald eagle mascot wearing blue athletic gear walks alongside a tall blonde woman in grey tank top and white shorts, crowd of people waving U.S. flags can bee seen int he background

Wright-Patt celebrates July 4

Four Air Force service members, dressed in blue service dress uniforms, march towards viewer carrying ceremonial rifles and U.S. and Air Force flags. Crowds of people can be seen on either side of photo

Wright-Patt celebrates July 4

Col. Richards, wearing camouflage military uniform, waves while walking beside a red SUV with his daughter waving from the window

Wright-Patt celebrates July 4

A group of people, some in military camouflage and other in civilian attire, march through the street waving and smiling

Wright-Patt celebrates July 4

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base leadership, their families and members from the 88th Security Forces Squadron participate in the Fairborn Fourth of July parade in Fairborn, Ohio, July 4, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Pollinator Expo 2025

88th Air Base Wing

June 18, 2025 | By Dylan Kaericher, Cliffton Thoroughman

The 2025 edition of the annual Pollinator Expo took place at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 18, 2025. The event included vendors that educated and highlighted the importance of pollinators to our environment. (U.S. Air Force Video by Cliff Thoroughman & Dylan Kaericher)

Gen. Richardson in service dress uniform hugs his wife Dede in a blue dress

Two Air Force officers pose for a photo in service dress uniforms in front of U.S. and military flags

Two gentlemen in service dress uniforms are on stage in front of a crowd

Gen. Richardson stands behind a mic and podium wearing a service dress uniform

A group photo including three gentlemen in service dress uniforms, and four women, three in red dresses and one in blue

U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, gives his final address as commander during a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 3, 2025. Richardson thanked family, friends, leadership and Airmen while reminiscing over a military career spanning 42 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

2025 Dayton Airshow

88th Air Base Wing

June 21, 2025 | By Jack Gardner

Team Wright-Patt took part in the 2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, June 20-22, joined by the USAF Band of Flight and Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force video by Jack Gardner)

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