VOL. 3, NO. 12 | FRIDAY, June 7, 2024

Col Richards stands behind a podium giving a speech outdoors

Fairborn Memorial Day ceremony 2024

A older man stands behind a podium giving a speech outdoors with ROTC honor guard holding flags in the background

Fairborn Memorial Day ceremony 2024

A crowd of people, old and young, stand outside, some wearing military veteran caps or red, white, and blue

Fairborn Memorial Day ceremony 2024

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, speaks on the significance of Memorial Day at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Ohio, May 27, 2024. Richards joined the Fairborn community in recognizing its local military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

WPAFB Police Week 2024

88th Air Base Wing

May 13, 2024 | By Jeffery Harris, Dylan Kaericher, Austin Smith

The 88th Security Forces Squadron hosts a series of memorials, competitions and public events in honor of National Police Week at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio, May 13th 2024. National Police Week has been held annually since President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962. It is intended to memorialize law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty, as well as recognize those currently serving in communities around the country. (U.S. Air Force video by Jeffery Harris, Dylan Kaericher and Austin Smith)

Back image of military member marching with a photo and bio page attached to his rucksack

A dog comes out of a pipe as his handler runs alongside.

Wright-Patt Marks Police Week with K-9 Competition

A state police officer has his dog jump over a hurdle.

Wright-Patt Marks Police Week with K-9 Competition

A low angle photo of a line of Airmen, with their feet dug into the ground, push against the back of a vehicle.

Wright-Patt holds annual Defenders Challenge

Four men in camouflage uniforms carry a stretcher, with a mannequin, on their shoulders.

Wright-Patt holds annual Defenders Challenge

Two Airman push weights above their heads while a third works out on a rowing machine.

Wright-Patt holds annual Defenders Challenge

Andy Wilson stands behind a podium giving a speech in a courtyard outdoors with military members sit in the foreground

Four Ohio State Highway Patrol officers stand in the morning light with a water tower in the background

Attendees look inside a tactical police vehicle

Tech. Sgt. Pina stands in front of a crowd of people siting and standing in the grass

(U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson & R.J. Oriez)

Event flyer designed in retro circus style theme reflecting "Ticket to Lead". Three tickets read Integrity 1st, Service before Self, and Excellence in all we do. Event date is Friday, June 14 at 3 p.m.. Event location is 445 Airlift Wing Hangar (Area a) at 9 Vincent Ave, Dayton, Oh 45433. For directions, scan QR code in bottom right.

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