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  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Master Sgt. Ty Walk, 445th Maintenance Squadron aerospace repair craftsman, makes repairs to the floor in the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III during a routine Home Station Check inspection Feb. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

    Home Station Check inspections keep wing's C-17s in the air

    Taking care of the C-17 Globemaster III entails more than just an occasional washing, oil change and spot check of the plane. It takes the experience of a diverse maintenance team to go over the aircraft inch-by-inch, checking every nook and cranny for defects.Every 120 days, a Home Station Check or HSC inspection is required to keep the C-17
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Staff Sgt. Steven Sandman and Master Sgt. Richard Little, both ground safety specialists from the 445th Airlift Wing Safety office, perform a spot inspection of the control devices for the lockout/tagout program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Cook)

    445th Safety Office....friend or foe?

    What is the function of the wing safety office and what can they do for me? That may be some of the questions that come up from wing members facing safety issues in their work space. Like a jack of all trades, the wing safety office is comprised of unique individuals who are experts in their field and come together to help the wing and base avoid
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Master Sgt. Alan Baker, structural craftsman, guides Master Sgt. John Murphy, pavements and construction technician, as he loads sandbags onto a flat bed truck Jan 20. Both are from the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

    445th CES: A squadron with many skills

    When most people hear the words 'Civil Engineer Squadron,' they immediately think of a carpenter, plumber, or a person who paves the streets. While those are among some of the things the members of the CES do, this is only part of what the CES is about. "We are the public works department of the Air Force," said Lt. Col. Christopher Cunningham,
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - From left to right; Melanie "Missy" McHann, PHAP Outreach specialist, Jennifer Wedel, PHAP case facilitator, Samara Appling, administration specialist, and Pam Boyd, PHAP Outreach specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

    Need help? PHAP offers free resources for Airmen, families; Part 1 of 2

    "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Many people have heard of this phrase when they stumble upon an unfortunate situation in their lives, but instead of feeling hopeless, Reserve Airmen and their families have someone they can turn to in their time of need.The Psychological Health Advocacy Program is here to help. PHAP is a no cost,
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    Act like a Superhero

    I was recently picking up a few items at a local retail chain at lunchtime; everywhere I walked, someone wanted to shake my hand or say, "Thank you for your service." It made me proud to be wearing the uniform of the U.S. Air Force.While waiting in the checkout lane, I noticed a little boy shopping with his mom was staring at me from his perch in
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Dr. (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey Beery, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron occupational health programs chief, says a double-time cadence of 180 steps per minute is very helpful for those training for their Air Force fitness run as it will greatly reduce the likelihood of shin splints and other musculoskeletal injury. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Cook)

    Running in cadence helps prevent injuries

    Hut-2-3-4! Hut-2-3-4! Did you ever wonder why drill sergeants make recruits double-time and follow this quick rhythm? The answer is simple - to avoid injury. A double-time cadence of 180 steps per minute will greatly reduce the likelihood of shin splints and other musculoskeletal injury in soldiers. It is also very helpful for those training for
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Members of the 445th Security Forces Squadron conduct weapons maneuver exercises during a squadron exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Caskey)

    Getting to know the 445th Security Forces Squadron

    Air Force Security Forces are the Air Force's first line of defense when it comes to protecting base personnel and aircraft from physical attack. It is also their job to maintain law and order on installation property.Working early and late, the duty day of a security forces professional can be busy and tiring, but one thing is for certain: It
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - (Right to left) Senior Airman Ronald "Les" Campbell, 445th Maintenance Squadron knowledge operations management, and his wife, Cassie, enjoy a nice bike ride together. (Courtesy photo)

    Triathlete Airman: integrating fitness culture as a way of life

    President John F. Kennedy once said, "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity."One Airman who values the U.S. Air Force physical fitness program was inspired to incorporate physical fitness as his lifestyle.Senior Airman Ronald "Les" Campbell, 445th
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Senior Airman Antonio Lee, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management journeyman, conducts an inventory of gas masks during the unit training assembly Oct. 20. During the last several months, LRS members have been busier than usual preparing for the upcoming operational readiness inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Mikhail Y. Berlin)

    445 AW Logistics Readiness Squadron: making it happen

    The term "logistics" is considered to have originated with the military's need to resupply themselves as they moved from location to location. Military officers in ancient Greece and Rome who were responsible for such matters held the title "Logistikas."Here at the 445th Airlift Wing, the Logistics Readiness Squadron is responsible for supplying
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Master Sgt. Josef Taylor, 445th Maintenance Group aircraft quality assurance instructor, uses a hydraulic aircraft tubing repair machine. The machine bends tubing in many different ways. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken LaRock)

    445th MXS Fab Flight: a well-oiled machine of team players

    Tucked away in building 4026 one can witness worker bees painting, drilling, measuring and hammering away. They belong to the 445th Maintenance Squadron's fabrication flight.The 50 reservists assigned to fabrication flight are responsible for aircraft structural maintenance for the wing's C-17 Globemaster III fleet. "Most people assume we're just a
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