VOL. 4, NO. 10| FRIDAY, May 16, 2025
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Wright- Patt Spouses’ Club awards scholarships to military families

Wright- Patt Spouses’ Club awards scholarships to military families
Wright- Patt Spouses’ Club awards scholarships to military families
Wright- Patt Spouses’ Club awards scholarships to military families
Wright- Patt Spouses’ Club awards scholarships to military families
The Wright-Patterson Spouses’ Club proudly awarded $28,000 in merit-based scholarships on May 1 at the Hope Hotel, to support the educational goals of military spouses and children for the 2025–2026 academic year. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

Honorary Commander

WPAFB Honorary Commanders visit NMUSAF
WPAFB Honorary Commanders visit NMUSAF
WPAFB Honorary Commanders visit NMUSAF
WPAFB Honorary Commanders visit NMUSAF
WPAFB Honorary Commanders visit NMUSAF
The honorary commander program’s objective is to educate local leaders about a unit’s mission and foster a supportive relationship with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Honor Guard Graduation

WPAFB newest base honor guard graduates
WPAFB newest base honor guard graduates
WPAFB newest base honor guard graduates
WPAFB newest base honor guard graduates
WPAFB newest base honor guard graduates
WPAFB newest base honor guard graduates
The WPAFB Honor Guard provides military funeral honors for fallen veterans, retirees and active-duty service members and presents the colors for eligible retirement, promotion ceremonies and special events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Motorcycle Safety Event

Motorcycle Safety Event 2025
Motorcycle Safety Event 2025
Motorcycle Safety Event 2025
Motorcycle Safety Event 2025
Motorcycle Safety Event 2025
Motorcycle Safety Event 2025
The 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office hosted a motorcycle safety event at the National Museum of the US Air Force, partnering with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, Motorcycle Ohio Safety Foundation, Harley Davidson of Xenia, and Competition Accessories of Springfield. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

ALS Class 25-D Graduation Ceremony

Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 25-D
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 25-D
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 25-D
Graduation ceremony honors ALS Class 25-D
Nineteen Airmen and Guardians graduated from the Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School May 8, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. ((U.S. Air Force photos by R.J. Oriez)

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