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  • 445 AMDS reservist competes in Ironman

    Participating in the 2013 Louisville Ironman event with her two siblings August 25 left a memorable impression on Senior Master Sgt. Kelly Janus, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron superintendent of nursing services. The event came into fruition over a 20-year period of participating in various races and marathons."20 years ago, my two sisters,
  • 445 SFS refreshes skills during field exercise

    Members of the 445th Security Forces Squadron had the chance to practice basic land navigation, patrolling techniques, and vehicle searches during a field exercise at Powell Park Sept. 6-7. Airmen spent the night in tents they constructed on site and disassembled at the end of the exercise.The instructor, Staff Sgt. Adam Miller, 445th SFS fire team
  • Airman wins the war on cancer

    A passenger services superintendent assigned to the 87th Aerial Port Squadron here celebrated a milestone on Aug. 1 that he did not expect, being cancer free."When the lab tech turns around and says, 'Your doctor will get back to you,' that means you've got something," said Senior Master Sgt. John Westermeyer. "Before my last visit, I had
  • 445th Airlift Wing helps with medical maggots experiment

    When one thinks of the military and maggots, "Mail Call," the History Channel show, might come to mind with host Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey leaning into the camera, pointing directly at the viewer and yelling, "Listen up, maggots!" Or perhaps the film, "Gladiator" and a scene that some moviegoers turned their eyes away from when Russell Crowe was
  • 445 AW 2010 Youth of the Year serves as sentinel

    When you visit Washington, D.C., and stop at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns, you might see the first 445th Airlift Wing's Youth of the Year for 2010, Specialist Thomas Ozio. Ozio, son of Chief Master Sgt. Shirley Ozio, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Ozio, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron
  • Computer problems? Keep "COMM!"

    Every December, children learn about Santa Claus. They may only believe he works just one day a year, to deliver toys to their homes.But what we don't see - the workers busy making toys all-year-round.According to folklore, elves in Santa's workshop work around the clock to ensure toys will be delivered to children around the world on Christmas
  • Live fires "no match" for 445 CES

    Members of the 445th Civil Engineer Fire and Emergency Services flight are better equipped to fight flames and handle emergencies after receiving valuable instruction at the Dayton Fire Department Training Center on June 1. Training included live structural fires, rope rescue, and for the first time, natural gas leaks.During the exercises, 33
  • 445th Airlift Wing hosts Scouts Day

    More than 150 Boy and Girl Scouts from across Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan enjoyed various activities on the 445th Airlift Wing flightline May 18 as part of the wing's annual Scouts Day.The Scouts were given the opportunity to tour the wing's C-17 Globemaster III, take part in mock security forces operations, sit inside a fire truck and talk with
  • 89th AS pilot living his dream through baseball

    When it comes to baseball, 89th Airlift Squadron pilot Lt. Col. Philip "Hawkeye" Pierce knows his stuff because he's been part of the New Carlisle Knights baseball team for the last seven years. Pierce said it all started nine years ago when he was driving through New Carlisle, Ohio, and came upon a baseball game being played."I was checking on my
  • Critical care: 445th AES Airmen save lives

    A soldier gets injured in Iraq and needs to be transported. A Department of Defense civilian is suffering from a heart condition in Africa. Wounded service members and DOD civilians need emergency medical attention and equipment for their care.What do all these people have in common? An aeromedical evacuation crew saving their lives.Consisting of
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