WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news release:
Leadership from the 88th Air Base Wing took home the championship trophy after dominating the City of Fairborn civic leaders in a corn-eating competition during the 44th Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival at Community Park, Aug. 15.
The friendly contest served as a high-visibility engagement highlighting the strong, enduring relationship between Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its neighboring community.
Prior to the start of the competition, Fairborn Mayor Daniel R. Kirkpatrick and Col. Jason Okumura, 88th Air Base Wing commander, delivered remarks emphasizing the shared history and mutual support ...