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VOL. 2, NO. 22| FRIDAY, December 8, 2023

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Congrats to Wright-Patt's newest newest chief selects!
Team Wright-Patt congratulated the newest CMSgt selectees on Nov. 30, 2023 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

CMSAF Bass Visits new Enlisted Force Exhibit at the Air Force Museum

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CMSAF Bass visits new Enlisted Force Exhibit at the Air Force Museum

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visits The National Museum of the United States Air Force to celebrate its new Enlisted Force Exhibit, Nov. 9, 2023, WPAFB, OH. Exhibit elements are thoughtfully placed throughout the museum to showcase the highly skilled, trained and talented enlisted force that has been the backbone of daily operation of the U.S. Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Austin Smith)
Retiring K9 Defender is a ‘Good Boy’
Retiring K9 Defender is a ‘Good Boy’
Maj. Thomas Uhl, 88th Security Forces Squadron commander; Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bennett, 88 SFS dog handler; and Military Work Dog Ddesmond stand during presentation of colors at the start of Ddesmond’s retirement ceremony Nov. 29, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ddesmond was adopted by one of his previous handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

MWD Ddesmond Retires

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MWD Ddesmond Retirement

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K9 Ddesmond retires from the Air Force after three years of service, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2023. The retirement was followed by K9 Ddesmond’s adoption by former handler Senior Airman Brian Chalk. (U.S. Air Force Video by Dylan Kaericher)

88 ABW Strategic Plan 2023

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