VOL. 4, NO. 17 | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

A muscular man, with heavily tattooed arms, sits tall and proud in a hand-cranked tricycle.

Click on the photo above to find out all the info you need to know about the 29th United States Air Force Marathon!

High performers from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base take the field pre-game to receive recognition for their accomplishments at Great American Ball Park, Aug. 29, 2025. The event was part of the Reds’ annual Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Installation Commander, throws out the first pitch to wingman Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing Command Chief, at Great American Ball Park, Aug. 29, 2025. The event was part of the Reds’ annual Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Airman 1st Class Ergi Sulce takes the field to be recognized as the Honorary Captain for the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, Aug. 29, 2025. The event was part of the Reds’ annual Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Felita LaRock sings the National Anthem to kick off the Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night game at Dayton Air Ballpark Aug. 23, 2025. In addition to throwing out the pitch, 30 individuals took the oath of enlistment to delayed enlistment personnel during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Installation Commander, delivers the oath of enlistment to recruits part of the Delayed Entry Program during the Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night at Dayton Air Ballpark Aug. 23, 2025. Members of the military also threw out the ceremonial first pitch and presented the colors during the pregame ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

An attendee at the Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night tries on the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Bomb suit during the pregame activities outside Dayton Air Ballpark, Aug. 23, 2025. In addition to throwing out the pitch, 30 individuals took the oath of enlistment to delayed enlistment personnel during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

An attendee at the Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night poses for a photo with Air Force Marathon Mascot Tailwind during the pregame activities outside Dayton Air Ballpark, Aug. 23, 2025. In addition to throwing out the pitch, 30 individuals took the oath of enlistment to delayed enlistment personnel during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Installation Commander, and Chief MSgt Tessa Fontaine, 88th Air Base Wing Command Chief, swear in recruits part of the Delayed Entry Program during the Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night Aug. 23, 2025, and the Cincinnati Reds Military Appreciation Night Aug. 29, 2025. Members of the military also threw out the ceremonial first pitch, were honored for their achievements and presented the colors during the pregame ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jack Gardner)

A man standing on the left holds a laptop computer in one and and gestures with his other hand as he speaks. On the right is a woman in the blue Air Force uniform. They are both looking at a large piece of white paper with information about the U.S. Space Force on it that is being held up by a third person who is hidden by the paper.

A man in the blue Air Force uniform arranges the Air Force flag.

A woman in an Air Force uniform stands at attention and salutes. A formation of Airmen saluting is behind her.

A woman in dress uniform and many stipes on her sleeve gestures as she speaks into a microphone.

A group of Airmen in dress uniform pose for a photos

The Chief Master Sgt. Grace A. Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 25-F held their graduation ceremony August 28, 2025. Here is a deeper look into the course. (U.S. Air Force photos by R.J. Oriez)

Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night 2025

88th Air Base Wing

Aug. 23, 2025 | By Austin Smith, Cliffton Thoroughman

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Sierra, 88th Mission Support Group Command Chief, congratulates the newest Team Wright-Patt senior NCOs during an induction ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Forces, Aug 22. 2025. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

The newest members of Team Wright-Patt senior NCOs pose for photos during an induction ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Aug. 22, 2025 (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

Medals for the newest Team Wright-Patt senior NCOs during an induction ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Forces, Aug 22. 2025. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

Wright-Patterson leadership, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the newest service members selected for promotion to the senior non-commissioned officer tier. (U.S. Air Force photos by Daniel Peterson)

Lt. Col. Juston Moore, commander of the 88th Comptroller Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. David McCormick pose for a photo with award winner Senior Airman Ironizah Rynoncity of the 88th Comptroller Squadron during the Wing Staff Agency all call at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2025. The event recognized award winners for their contributions throughout the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs receives their awards during the Wing Staff Agency All Call at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Aug. 28, 2025. The all call recognized award winners for their contributions throughout the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Lt. Col. Juston Moore, commander of the 88th Comptroller Squadron, watches in shock as Senior Airman Ironizah Rynoncity, 88th Comptroller Squadron lift Chief Master Sgt. David McCormick in celebration of his award during the Wing Staff Agency all call at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2025. The event recognized award winners for their contributions throughout the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Wing Staff Agency all call took place at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2025. The event recognized award winners for their contributions throughout the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Wing Staff Agency & CPTS all call took place at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2025. The event recognized award winners for their contributions throughout the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Are You Ready to Run?

88th Air Base Wing

July 21, 2025 | By David Clingerman, Jeffery Harris, Dylan Kaericher, Austin Smith, Cliffton Thoroughman

WPAFB and The Cincinnati Reds team up for Military Appreciation Night

88th Air Base Wing

Aug. 29, 2025 | By Dylan Kaericher, Austin Smith

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