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  • 445th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Quarter, second quarter

    Master Sgt. Jeffery Vaughn, 89th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, is the 445th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Quarter, second quarter. Vaughn participated in six missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn, ensuring 100 percent effective delivery of

  • 445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, second quarter

    Staff Sgt. Ryan Thomas, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron services journeyman, is the 445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, second quarter. Thomas implemented an ambitious training plan, ensuring nine Airmen will meet their requirements for an early upgrade. He instructed 2.5 hours readiness skills

  • 445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, second quarter

    Senior Airman Thao Phan, 445th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, is the 445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, second quarter. Phan streamlined the master entry permit and hangar checklist, reducing fuel maintenance setup time by less than 15 percent. He replaced a leaky shut-off

  • Reserve intelligence unit to activate

    A ceremony marking the official activation of the 14 Intelligence Squadron (IS) will take place at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center May 17 beginning at 2 p.m.The squadron is part of the latest intelligence transformation initiative by the Air Force Reserve Command and will create a

  • Air Force Reserve kicks off Patriot Warrior at Grissom

    While most maps place Grissom in the heart of the Hoosier state, to more than 500 Air Force reservists from around the United States, it is now located in a foreign nation and has become the tip of the spear for ongoing wartime operations. While scenario may be fictitious, the work being

  • 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