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VOL. 4, NO. 12 | FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025

Wright-Patt Celebrates Newest Master Sergeant Selects

Wright-Patt congratulate 2025 MSgt selects
Wright-Patt congratulates 2025 MSgt selects
Wright-Patt congratulate 2025 MSgt selects
Wright-Patt congratulate 2025 MSgt selects
Wright-Patt congratulate 2025 MSgt selects
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s newest master sergeant selects celebrate at a promotion release party, June 12, 2025. The Air Force selected 6,043 for promotion out of 25,805 eligible, a selection rate of 23.42%, for the 2025 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Richardson receives highest enlisted honor

Richardson receives highest enlisted honor
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, poses with Chief Master Sgt. Jalil Samavarchian, Chief Master Sgt. Tessa M. Fontaine, and Chief Master Sgt. Bill Fitch following the presentation of the Order of the Sword proclamation. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon an officer, recognizing exceptional leadership and commitment to the enlisted force. (U.S Air Force photo by Tiffany Scofield)

Gate 19B Closure

Gate 19B Closure
Drivers who use Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Gate 19B, located off National Road, should be aware of changes due to a construction project. From Monday, June 23 through Monday, September 29, access to Gate 19B will be limited.

Defender to the End: Military Working Dog Misha Retires from Service

MWD Misha Retirement Ceremony
MWD Misha Retirement Ceremony
MWD Misha Retirement Ceremony
MWD Misha Retirement Ceremony
MWD Misha worked more than 80 Secret Service missions, executed over 3,000 hours of anti-terrorism measures and delivered more than 100 canine demonstrations to the public before. Misha retired after 8 years of service on June 10, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Rookies from the Cincinnati Bengals Visit Wright-Patt

Wright-Patt hosts Bengals rookies for visit with troops, families
Wright-Patt hosts Bengals rookies for visit with troops, families
Wright-Patt hosts Bengals rookies for visit with troops, families
Wright-Patt hosts Bengals rookies for visit with troops, families
Wright-Patt hosts Bengals rookies for visit with troops, families
Rookies from the Cincinnati Bengals visit Wright-Patt to engage with Airmen, Guardians and their families during a day that included tours of human performance labs, briefings on military working dogs and a skills clinic for military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

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