Staff Sgts. Robert Gibson and Joshua Sweetman, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put out an aircraft structural fire during live-fire training, Sept. 9, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eight members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services teamed up with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a live-fire training exercise, Sept. 9, 2022.

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  • Photo essay: 445th Airlift Wing 2012 Year-In-Review

    The year 2012 was filled with a variety of activities; Operational Readiness Inspection preparations, hosting various visitors, Annual Awards Banquet and deployments. View the slideshow here to see some of the key events the wing accomplished in 2012.

  • January issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

    The January 2013 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:- Reservists

  • Reservists spread holiday cheer to Dayton VA residents

    The spirit of caring and giving was celebrated Dec. 1 at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center when members of the 445th Airlift Wing joined patients for the annual Christmas party organized by the Air Force Sergeants Association Kittyhawk Chapter.Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Chuck Worm has been

  • 445th AW January 2013 Spotlight Performer

    Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Luz GarciaUnit: 89th Airlift SquadronDuty Title: NCO in charge, Squadron Aviation Resource Management Hometown: Ewa Beach, HawaiiCivilian Job: Air Reserve TechnicianEducation: I have two Community College of the Air Force degrees and a Bachelor of Science degree in business

  • Panetta memo describes possible sequestration effects

    While many remain hopeful that Congress and the administration will reach a deal that avoids sequestration, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has issued a memo describing the potential implications of going over the fiscal cliff.Planning for the effects of an across-the-board cut in defense spending

  • New Tricare Premiums Take Effect Jan. 1

    New premium rates for Tricare Reserve Select and Tricare Retired Reserve will go into effect Jan. 1.Monthly rates for member-only coverage under TRS will be $51.62. That is down 5.3 percent from 2012 premiums. Rates for member and family coverage will be $195.81 a month, a 1.5 percent increase over

  • Alaskan NORAD Region keeps Santa safe, on schedule

    Children around the world know the role the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, plays in tracking Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world. What many don't know is the role an organization in Alaska plays in ensuring Santa makes his deliveries.U.S. and Canadian servicemembers of

  • DOD prepares for potential sequestration

    The Office of Management and Budget has instructed the Department of Defense to pursue internal planning to meet required budget cuts if sequestration goes into effect Jan. 3."We are at the very start of this process," said Dr. George Little, acting assistant secretary of defense for public affairs,