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  • 445 AES reservist named James M. Lendavic Veteran of the Year

    Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Kotsko, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical technician, was selected by the City of Columbus Veterans Committee as the 2013 Inaugural James M. Lendavic Veteran of the Year. The presentation was made March 6.Kotsko was nominated for the award by his civilian

  • 445 AW Wingman Day emphasizes 'finding the good'

    Lt. Gen. James Jackson, commander, Air Force Reserve Command, has urged members to "find the good and maintain a prospect of hope...even in the midst of difficulty." This concept of "finding the good" and striving for an optimistic outlook was the grounding tenet of Wingman Day activities April 6.

  • 445th Airlift Wing May Spotlight Performer

    Rank/NameStaff Sgt. Jennifer MooreUnit445th Civil Engineer SquadronDuty TitleOperations ManagementHometownColumbus, OhioCivilian JobAir Reserve TechnicianEducationAttended Clark State Community College and received an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies. Currently attending The Ohio State

  • 445 AW announces 2013 annual award winners

    The 445th Airlift Wing held its 2013 Annual Awards Banquet April 5, 2014 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. More than 400 Airmen, family members and community leaders celebrated a night of achievements and accomplishments.The 2013 annual award winners are:Airman - Senior Airman

  • Air Force secretary reports on total force balance

    Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James outlined April 30 the service's progress in leveraging the talent and capabilities of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve within the total force concept.James, along with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, testified at a Senate Armed

  • May issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

    The May 2014 issue of the Buckeye Flyer is now available. The official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing includes eight pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to the 445th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command and the U.S. Air Force.Top stories this month include:- Wingman Day

  • SGLI premium adjustment effective July 1, 2014

    The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust its monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents per $1,000 back to the 2006 rate of seven cents per $1,000 of insurance, a modest increase to ensure the SGLI program remains in a strong financial position.The Department of Veterans Affairs