VOL. 3, NO. 23 | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A group of five people stand behind a food service line. Two of them in chefs' hats.

Serving Up Holiday Cheer

A man in camouflage uniform, and wearing a white food service paper hat, hands a Styrofoam container of food to a female Airman whose back is to the camera. A male Airman waits his turn.

Serving Up Holiday Cheer

Base leadership helps serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Nov. 19, 2024. The event allowed Airmen heading home for the holiday to enjoy a festive meal ahead of time. (U.S. Air Force photos by R.J. Oriez)

Six brass band members perform a concert on a football field.

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

Four uniformed Air Force band members walk in front of a naval ship carrying instruments.

U.S Air Force Band of Flight Tour

A female uniformed member signs into a microphone on a football field.

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

A female uniformed member sings while a brass ensemble performs at a Naval Park.

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

Six brass band members perform a concert on a football field 50-yard line.

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

A uniformed band member plays the trombone on stage during a musical performance.

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

Uniformed members perform in a brass ensemble at the Buffalo Naval Park

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

Audience members dance as a brass ensemble performs at a Naval Park.

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

Uniformed band members perform on stage to an audience of students

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Tour

The United States Air Force Band of Flight’s Spirit of Freedom brass ensemble performs during a recent tour to Northern Ohio and Buffalo, New York Nov. 15-17, 2024. The group, composed of active-duty Airmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, delivered powerful performances, including honoring veterans at the Buffalo Naval Park, inspiring students in a high school auditorium, and entertaining NFL fans during halftime at the Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jack Gardner)

Military Working Dog Kerry Retires

88th Air Base Wing

Nov. 4, 2024 | By Austin Smith, Cliffton Thoroughman

88th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Kerry retires from the Air Force after seven years of service, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2024. The retirement was followed by Kerry's adoption by Logan Chalk on behalf of her brother and former K-9 handler Brian Chalk. (U.S. Air Force Video by Austin Smith)

Col. Richards stands behind a podium outdoors giving a speech

Huber Heights Veterans Day Ceremony

Col. Travis Pond, deputy commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, speaks to veterans at Centerville’s annual ceremony.

Centerville Veterans Day Ceremony

A man stands, with his back to the camera, wearing a black jacket with the word "MARINES" in yellow across his shoulders and the USMC Globe and Eagle emblem below.

Beavercreek Veterans Day Ceremony

Col. Richards shakes hands with an older veteran wearing a black and gold Vietnam veteran jacket and flight cap adorned with pins

Huber Heights Veterans Day ceremony

Veterans and their families attend the Veterans Day ceremony in Centerville, Ohio.

Centerville Veterans Day Ceremony

A row of teenagers in Air Force uniforms stand holding the U.S. flag and the six service flags. The service flag staffs are held are a 45-degree angle and the U.S. Flag is held straight up.

Beavercreek Veterans Day ceremony

Six high schoolers in Air Force dress uniforms, fold an American flag outdoors

Huber Heights Veterans Day ceremony

The Centerville Honor Guard presents the colors at a Veterans Day ceremony.

Centerville Veterans Day Ceremony

Leadership speaks at Veterans Day ceremonies in Beavercreek, Centerville, and Huber Heights, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2024, honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans. The ceremonies highlighted the dedication of military service members and their families, with leaders reflecting on the importance of their contributions to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photos by Rich Oriez, Daniel Peterson and Jack Gardner)

Airmen and base leadership gathered for the first NCO induction ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Nov. 7, 2024, celebrating the achievements of 35 newly and soon-to-be promoted noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

A large Air Force group photo with leadership on either side and members wearing Staff Sgt. medallions in the middle

View photos from the induction ceremony here.
View photos from the medallion ceremony here.

An individual standing in front of the room speaking to people.

Honoring K9 Heroes

A row of historical pictures with military working dogs on them.

Honoring K9 Heroes

Staff Sgt. Dailan Gudger, Military Working Dog Trainer, 88th Security Force Squadron, briefs Centerville residents on the important role of military working dogs and their handlers during a Veteran’s Day event at the Centerville Library, Nov. 9, 2024, honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zion Dillahunt)

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, speaks at the Society of American Military Engineers Kittyhawk Post.

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, and Nichole Lashley, Kittyhawk Post president, pose for a photo at the Society of American Military Engineers Kittyhawk post.

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, speaks at the Society of American Military Engineers luncheon at the Hope Hotel, Nov. 14, 2024. The SAME is a professional association that connects military engineers, industry leaders, and government professionals to foster collaboration and innovation in engineering solutions for the military and national security sectors. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jack Gardner)

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VOL. 3, NO. 23 | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Top News

Wright-Patt Leadership Serves Airmen A Holiday Meal

Spirit of Freedom Hits the Road: From Auditoriums to Stadiums

A Well-Earned Rest: MWD Kerry Retires

Military Working Dog Kerry Retires

Leadership Commemorates Veterans Day Across the Region

Airmen to NCOs: A Milestone Celebration

Highlighting Military Working Dogs in the Community

SAME Luncheon Highlights Engineering Excellence

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