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VOL. 2, NO. 9 | FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023
Leslee Guzman, BTS talent acquisitions, gives Senior Airmen Ashley Hogan, 88th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, information about career opportunities during the Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair April 27, 2023, at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s annual hiring event helps transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses find employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Figueroa) 230427-F-XI916-1283
A cyclist races along the perimeter of the flightline during the May 9 Blue Streak event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. 230509-F-YM631-1153.JPG
Ryan Law, foreground, Jeffery Harris and Chris Decker, all members of the 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs video team, film a news story about jobs the 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Group performs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Public affairs spreads the word, preserves, and puts color, ink and audio to the wing, from Airmen’s everyday operations to the mission’s biggest moments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hannah Carranza) 221221-F-YM631-1012
Jacob King, WPAFB fire chief, addresses the audience during his retirement ceremony April 28, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The WPAFB Fire Department celebrated as King retired after a 27-year civil service career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darrius Parker) WPAFB fire chief looks back on 27-year career upon retirement
(Left) Staff Sgt. Zackery Leist, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Bulit perform pursuit and attack training with Matthew Maille, Guardian Response 23 master scenario event manager, May 2 in a “damaged building” on Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana. (Right) Staff Sgt. 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD Bulit, perform pursuit and attack training with Matthew Maille, Guardian Response 23 master scenario event manager, May 3 on Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana. 230509-F-YM631-1004.jpg
Dylan Whitson finishes first in the Open Race during the Museum Mile event hosted by the Air Force Marathon Office May 11 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio. Roughly 400 participants ran the 1-mile family-friendly course that wound through the museum grounds before finishing under the wingtips of a historic aircraft at the Air Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hannah Carranza) 230511-F-YM631-1083
SAPR teammates pose next to a pile of denim with a sign in the background that reads Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office. SAAPM Denim Drive.
Firefighters spread a prescribed burn. Installation Management Division: The trifecta of mission support
Group of people sitting in chairs in front of aircraft in the top right corner. Wright-Patt recognizes new Protocol Officer Training Certificate Program graduates

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Hiring our Heroes Career Summit

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Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes conducts a career summit to hire, retain, and empower veterans and military spouses on April 27, 2023 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities. (U.S. Air Force video by Jeff Harris)

Religious Operations Center Open House

Military personnel eat lunch and talk during the Religious Operations Center’s open house April 25, 2023, in Bldg. 50 on Area B at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The open house was held to get base personnel familiar with the new office location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Figueroa)

National Police Week May 15-19

Blue Streak: May 9

Cyclist race during the May 9 Blue Streak event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The 10-mile loop race, hosted by Air Force Marathon, will be held on the second Tuesday of every month, the last one being Oct. 10, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photos by Hannah Carranza)

Honor Guard Graduation

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard held a graduation ceremony on April 17, 2023, at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The WPAFB Honor Guard provides military funeral honors for fallen veterans, retirees and active-duty service members and also presents colors for eligible retirement, promotion ceremonies and special events. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Figueroa)

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