VOL. 3, NO. 25 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024

88th ABW 2024 Holiday Greeting

Nov. 27, 2024 | By Dylan Kaericher, Austin Smith, Cliffton Thoroughman

U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Richards, Col. Travis Pond, and Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine of the 88th Air Base Wing, along with their families, wish everyone a happy holiday season at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force video by Cliffton Thoroughman, Austin Smith and Dylan Kaericher)

A singer, in uniform, gestures with his arm out under a large sign with the band's name.

Sounds of the Season Concert

A man wearing a U.S. Air Force service dress uniform plays the bass during a holiday concert.

Sounds of the Season Concert

A man wearing a service dress uniform sings on stage during a holiday concert.

Sounds of the Season Concert

Col. Richards, his wife and two daughters sit on stage preparing to read a story during a holiday concert.

Sounds of the Season Concert

Air Force military brass band members perform on stage during a holiday concert.

Sounds of the Season Concert

A man in a coat and tie, holds a book open as he reads aloud.

Sounds of the Season Concert

A women in a red dress signs while other band members perform on stage during a concert.

Sounds of the Season Concert

The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight performs a holiday concert on Dec. 17 and 18, 2024, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, showcasing the talents of Airman-musicians. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jack Gardner and R.J. Oriez)

Gen. Richardson, in military uniform and Santa hat, smiles while looking over a metal meal prep counter, as Chief Master Sgt. Fitch, in military uniform and Santa hat, looks down prepping a meal for a young man, in blue jacket and khaki pants

Col. Richards, wearing a military uniform and Santa hat, carves a turkey under two heat lamps

Chief Master Sgt. Fontaine, in military uniform and Santa hat, hands a styrofoam tray over a metal meal prep counter to a young woman, in black polo shirt

Sarah, young girl in a Santa hat, stands behind a meal prep counter passing a white Styrofoam tray to Col. Pond, in military uniform and Santa hat.

A young girl, in green dress and green apron, handles a serving spatula as a female employee, in maroon uniform and black cap, holds a plate with a chocolate piece of cake

Air Force Materiel Command and 88th Air Base Wing leaders served holiday meals to Airmen and base personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on Dec. 17, 2024, at the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility ahead of the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

Col. Richards, wearing military service dress delivers remarks at an outdoor ceremony.

121st Anniversary of Flight

A wreath with a blue bow stating "First Flight Anniversary" is pictured outside

121st Anniversary of Flight

Many individuals gather around the Wright Brothers Memorial during a ceremony.

121st Anniversary of Flight

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base celebrates the 121st Anniversary of Flight on Dec. 17, 2024, honoring the Wright Brothers' pioneering achievements in powered flight. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jack Gardner)

A group of young children wearing winter coats, one with a foam red nose and another with a set of fake antlers, sing in front of lit Christmas decorations

Ringing in the Holiday Season

Two reindeer graze a pile of grass in a red metal enclosure

Ringing in the Holiday Season

A woman holding a toddler pushes a large, ornate switch.

Ringing in the Holiday Season

Chaplain Breznau, in military uniform and black winter cap, hands a white styrofoam cup to a young man, in blue winter coat and hood

Ringing in the Holiday Season

Col. Richards, in military fleece jacket and black gloves, holds a microphone behind a podium in front of lit Christmas decorations

Ringing in the Holiday Season

A woman, in winter coat and hat, holds her baby daughter, bundled in winter gear, while also holding a laptop with Capt. Dennis video calling on the screen, beside their son, in winter coat and cap

Ringing in the Holiday Season

Santa and Mrs. Claus cross a foot bridge at night. There is a fire truck behind them

Ringing in the Holiday Season

The 88th Force Support Squadron hosts the Wright-Patt Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson and R.J. Oriez)

Many individuals cut a red ribbon outside of Fisher House I on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Fisher House I Completes Rennovations

The Fisher House at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base reopened on Dec. 13, 2024, providing a renewed space for military and veteran families to stay while their loved ones receive medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

A smiling woman faces a mother and child who are facing away from the camera.

Military Family Readiness Center

A small child wears a new jacket and his mother adjusts the hood.

Military Family Readiness Center

A woman in civilian clothes and a child in a Santa hat, hold bags while a woman in uniform hold another. Boxes filled with games fill the foreground.

Military Family Readiness Center

A man and woman face each other across a table with clothes and boxes on it. In the corner of the photo, a toddler in a stroller holds up and looks at a package.

Military Family Readiness Center

The Military & Family Readiness Center hosted a toy drop and resource fair to assist active-duty Airmen with young children Dec, 16, 2024 on Wright-Patterson Air Force base, Ohio. U.S. Air Force photos by R.J. Oriez)

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VOL. 3, NO. 25 | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024

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Happy Holidays, Team Wright-Patt!

88th ABW 2024 Holiday Greeting

U.S. Air Force Band of Flight Annual Holiday Concert

Base Leaders Serve Holiday Meals at the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility

Commemorating the achievements of the Wright Brothers

Wright-Patt Annual Tree Lighting Event

Fisher House I Reopens at Wright-Patt

M&FRC Toy Drop & Resource Fair

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