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April 18, 2024 | By Jeffery Harris, Austin Smith

A man, wearing an Air Force blues service-dress uniform, stands behind a microphone and podium

A woman, wearing a white blouse, is reaching up to place a pin on the lapel of a man, wearing Air Force blues service dress uniform

A dark-haired woman, in grey blouse, and man, in Air Force blues service dress uniform, pose for a photo holding a large certificate

A man, wearing Air Force blues service dress uniform, stands alongside three women in dresses in front of a large white plane with the text States of America visible

A wide shot behind a seated crowd. A dark-haired woman is on the left side behind a podium. A man, wearing Air Force blues service dress, is seated on the right in front of a large white plane with United States of America written across the hull

A large group photo of military and civilians

A man, wearing military camouflage uniform, holds a microphone and gestures with his open hand

A woman, wearing military camouflage uniform, holds a microphone and gestures with her open hand

A dozen copper eagles perched on U.S. flag statue awards are neatly lined up on a dark blue table cloth

Two military members stand with three people wearing black polos holding a glass trophy

A military member, wearing camouflage uniform, stands beside of a large screen projection that reads 88 ABW strategic plan

A woman in a camouflage uniform speaks into a microphone to a crowd of people wearing both military uniforms and civilian clothes.

A man in a camouflage uniform speaks into a microphone to a crowd of people wearing both military uniforms and civilian clothes.

Three individuals wearing camouflage uniforms smile for a photo. The person in the middle is accepting an award—a yellow water bottle engraved with the 88th Mission Support Group patch.

Col. Dustin Richards, commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, joined Stephan Ross Sr. and Angie Weaver on Aug. 2, 2025, to celebrate their father, Chief Elmer W. Ross, during a ceremony dedicating Fire Station 2 in his name. Chief Ross served 23 years as a civilian at Wright-Patterson AFB.

Stephan Ross Sr. and Angie Weaver speak about their father, Chief Elmer W. Ross, during a ceremony Aug. 2, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event honored Chief Ross’s 23 years of civilian service and included the dedication of Fire Station 2 in his name.

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during a ceremony honoring Chief Elmer W. Ross on Aug. 2, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event recognized Chief Ross’s 23 years of civilian service and included the dedication of Fire Station 2 in his name.

The new sign is displayed outside Fire Station 2 honoring Chief Elmer W. Ross on Aug. 2, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event recognized Chief Ross’s 23 years of civilian service and included the dedication of Fire Station 2 in his name.

A shot from behind a single file line of Army soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms, helmets, and parachute packs leading up to the open bay of a military aircraft

A KC-130 carrying soldiers from the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion prepares to conduct a jump exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2025. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the 412th is a U.S. Army Reserve unit that regularly conducts parachute training exercises and airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

A line of Army soldiers wearing helmets and parachute packs hold onto yellow ropes attached from above

A soldier from the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion successfully lands after jumping from a KC-130 Aircraft during an exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2025. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the 412th is a U.S. Army Reserve unit that regularly conducts parachute training exercises and airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

A man, wearing sunglasses and military helmet with mouth open is shouting

Soldiers of the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion board a KC-130 Aircraft to conduct a jump exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2025. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the 412th is a U.S. Army Reserve unit that regularly conducts parachute training exercises and airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

An person, wearing Army camouflage and large parachute pack, leans out of an open plane door. Another soldier stands behind them with an outstretched arm. Green trees and ground can be seen in the background

Soldiers of the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion jump from a KC-130 Aircraft during an exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2025. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the 412th is a U.S. Army Reserve unit that regularly conducts parachute training exercises and airborne operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

A person, wearing Army camouflage uniform and large parachute pack, steps out of an open plane door. Green and grey ground can be seen in the background

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88th Air Base Wing

April 18, 2024 | By Jeffery Harris, Austin Smith

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