VOL. 3, NO. 21 | FRIDAY, October 25, 2024

97th Anniversary of Wright Field

Oct. 10, 2024 | By Jack Gardner, Jeffery Harris, Dylan Kaericher, Austin Smith, Cliffton Thoroughman

The 88th Air Base Wing marked the 97th anniversary of Wright Field with a reception at the Wright-Patt Club, Oct 10, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. There was a fly-over by a replica of a Wright B Flyer, music provided by the Air Force Band of Flight and tours of the historic Arnold House. (U.S. Air Force video by Austin Smith)

A man in an antique aero plane looks down and waves as it flies overhead.

Community Reception marks 97 years

A man in camouflage uniform stands in front of two microphones talking.

Community Reception marks 97 years

A replica of the Wright B Flyer soars over tree tops in front of a clear blue sky

Wright Flyer soars over Huffman Prairie

Two men in camouflage uniforms play musical instruments. A trumpet on the left and a trombone to the right.

Community Reception marks 97 years

A replica of the Wright Flyer soars over a white banner and flag pole in front of a clear blue sky

Wright Flyer soars over Huffman Prairie

A man in a blue sports coat listens to a m an in a camouflage uniform.

Community Reception marks 97 years

A replica of the Wright Flyer flies in the distance over the Huffman Prairie barn

Wright Flyer soars over Huffman Prairie

A bearded man, in a blue shirt, stands in an old-style living room talk to people gathered around him.

Community Reception marks 97 years

A replica of the Wright Flyer soars in the distance, distorted by heat waves, with a C-17 parked below

Wright Flyer soars over Huffman Prairie

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, makes opening remarks at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Workshop Oct. 3, 2024, at the Hope Hotel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Airmen, veterans and spouses gathered to hear entrepreneurs tell their stories and to learn about resources available to help with starting their own business. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Learn more about the history of WPAFB and Wright-Field at https://www.wpafb.af.mil/Portals/60/documents/Index/History-of-WPAFB.pdf

Sparky the Fire Dog visits the Wright Care Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2024. The 2024 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” encourages families to practice fire safety by regularly checking their smoke alarms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Sparky the Fire Dog Visits CDC

Sparky the Fire Dog visits the Wright Care Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 8, 2024. The 2024 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” encourages families to practice fire safety by regularly checking their smoke alarms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

A group of 29 people in dress uniform stand at attention in formation.

ALS Class 24-G

ALS Class 24-G

A woman in dress uniform stands at a lectern speaking into a microphone.

ALS Class 24-G

Members of the Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 24-Fare honored during a graduation ceremony Oct. 17, 2024, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Airmen from across the area attend the course offered by the 88th Force Support Squadron as a requirement to be promoted to staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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