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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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