FAA recognizes 445th safety specialist

He's a ground safety specialist during the weekend; an aviation safety inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration during the weekday. Staff Sgt. Steven Sandmann, 445th ground safety specialist, received the local Aviation Safety Inspector of the Year Maintenance award, Jan. 22. Having

Furloughs can begin April 26, DOD comptroller says

Unless Congress acts to end sequestration, furloughs for Defense Department civilian employees can begin April 26, the department's comptroller said here March 11.Robert F. Hale discussed the furlough planning process with a Pentagon audience. The comptroller also took questions sent in via Facebook

Command announces 2012 media contest results

Two reservists won more than three individual awards in the 2012 Air Force Reserve Command Media Contest. Their work, along with other qualifying entries, advanced to the Air Force Media Contest in San Antonio, Texas.Staff Sgt. Brent Skeen, a broadcaster from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base

Time now to get smart on sequestration, furlough

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notified Congress recently that should sequestration occur, the Department of Defense will initiate furlough for its 800,000-plus civilian employees. Congressional notification is required at least 45 days from a planned furlough, with implementation anticipated

445th Airlift Wing scores 'satisfactory' on recent ORI

After months of preparation, the 445th Airlift Wing received its Operational Readiness Inspection results Feb 15.The wing received an overall ORI grade of 'satisfactory.'Air Mobility Command inspectors evaluated the wing along with reservists from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing from March Air Reserve

445th AW March Spotlight Performer

Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Lamon PaceUnit: 445th Logistics Readiness SquadronDuty Title: Materiel management craftsmanHometown: Columbus, OhioCivil Job: Air Reserve Technician, maintenance supply liaison Hobbies: Entreprenuer: starting small home-based business, Day trading stocks, reading, personal

AES welcomes Airmen home

March issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The March 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:- Wing scores

A Difficult Time for Civilian Airmen

The United States Air Force would not be the best in the world without your daily contributions as vital members of the Air Force family and joint team. You are integral to nearly every part of the mission, from processing recruits and running family programs, to managing budgets and developing

Hagel takes office as 24th SecDef

Just before his private swearing-in ceremony as the 24th secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel and his wife, Lilibet, arrived at the Pentagon this morning and were greeted by Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, military assistant to the secretary of defense.Hagel said hello to waiting members of