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445th medical Airmen support Exercise Patriot Medic

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Naber, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, secures equipment after a medical care flight on a C-130H Hercules aircraft during Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2023. Exercise Patriot Medic involved more than a dozen Air Force Reserve squadrons and additional active-duty Airmen and plays a crucial role in ensuring that military medical personnel are well-prepared and capable of providing essential medical care in various situations, ultimately contributing to the overall effectiveness of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)
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445th medical Airmen support Exercise Patriot Medic

Senior Master Sgt. Sarah Katoski, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron operational support flight superintendent, provides instruction on proper litter carry techniques during Exercise Patriot Medic at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2023. Exercise Patriot Medic involved more than a dozen Air Force Reserve squadrons and additional active-duty Airmen and plays a crucial role in ensuring that military medical personnel are well-prepared and capable of providing essential medical care in various situations, ultimately contributing to the overall effectiveness of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Patrick O'Reilly)
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445th AMDS keeps Airmen medically mission ready

Senior Airman Amber Cole takes the blood pressure of Senior Airman Danielle Grill, both 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental technicians at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
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445th Airmen train with local law enforcement

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Van Nima, 445th Security Force Squadron Training and Readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, moves to clear a room during active shooter training at Calamityville, Fairborn, Ohio, July 14, 2023. Airmen with the 445th Airlift Wing, alongside civilian law enforcement, learned how to properly respond to active shooter scenes during the training that is held once a year, as well as critical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amanda Dick)
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445th Airmen train with local law enforcement

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis Williams, left, 445th Security Forces Squadron command support staff, practices wrapping a wound on Master Sgt. Justin Van Niman, right, 445th SFS Training and Readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, during active shooter training at Calamityville, Fairborn, Ohio, July 14, 2023. In addition to learning how to properly respond to active shooter scenarios, participants also learned critical care such as wrapping a wound, applying a tourniquet and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amanda Dick)
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445th Airmen train with local law enforcement

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis Williams, left, 445th Security Forces Squadron command support staff, and Master Sgt. Justin Van Niman, right, 445th SFS Training and Readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, practice entry protocol during active shooter training at Calamityville, Fairborn, Ohio, July 14, 2023. Airmen with the 445th Airlift Wing, alongside civilian law enforcement, learned how to properly respond to active shooter scenes during the training that is held once a year, as well as critical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ethan Spickler)
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89th AS provides world-wide support

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Bush, 89th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot and aircraft commander, performs pre-flight checks on a C-17 Globemaster III prior to take-off on a routine flight at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 19, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)
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445th AW August Spotlight Performer

Staff Sgt. Sean Stratton, 87th Aerial Port Squadron load planner, is the 445th Airlift Wing August Spotlight Performer.
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August Buckeye Flyer now available

The August issue features the security forces squadron training with local law enforcement, the airlift squadron providing world-wide support and the monthly spotlight. The Flyer is the official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Amanda Dick)
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CBRNE training highlights

Senior Airman Jorden Terry, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance technician, dons an M50 gas mask during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) training, June 3, 2023. During the training, participants were presented information on symptoms of exposure in chemical warfare and defending against different CBRNE threats. The class also focused on force protection condition levels and the corresponding mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear levels and procedures appropriate to each of the scenarios.
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Development and training flights come together at Wright-Patt

Staff Sgt. Weston Emanuelson, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Carlos Candelaria, Development and Training Flight trainee from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, discuss C-17 Globemaster III capabilities during an aircraft tour, June 3, 2023. Approximately 70 Development and Training Flight members from the 445th Airlift Wing; Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana; and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio trained together during the June 3 unit training assembly.
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Development and training flights come together at Wright-Patt

Master Sgt. Caroline Sussman, 89th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains the C-17 Globemaster III mission to 70 Development and Training Flight members from the 445th Airlift Wing; Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana; and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, during an aircraft tour, June 3, 2023.
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445th SFS achieved highest AFRC utilization rate in FY 2022

Staff Sgt. Brandon Walker, second from left, 445th Security Forces Squadron, poses for a photo with fellow defenders at Prince Sultan AB Saudi Arabia last year. SFS Airmen are responsible for defending air bases around the globe, law enforcement on those bases, missile security, combat arms and handling military working dogs.
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445 MXS Airmen compete in Wright-Patt Cardboard Boat Regatta

Senior Airman Stephanie Gillespie, front, 445th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight non-destructive inspection technician, shoots water at another boat as her fellow squadron teammates, Staff Sgt. Lawrence Depasquale, middle, and Master Sgt. Bradley Swindall, back, both 445th MXS aircraft structural maintenance mechanics, paddle during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Cardboard Boat Regatta held on base at Patterson Pool June 30, 2023. The 445th MXS team made their boat, Ship for Brains, out of cardboard, glue and tape. They won “The Packed Pontoon Award” for most people on a boat. Additionally, they won the “Soggy Bottom Award” for having the last boat standing during the battle royal in which the participants attempt to sink each other’s boats by ramming or filling with water by use of water guns or buckets. Ten teams participated in the event this year with more than 100 people in attendance.
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445 MXS Airmen compete in Wright-Patt Cardboard Boat Regatta

(Left to right) Senior Airman Stephanie Gillespie, 445th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight non-destructive inspection technician, Staff Sgt. Lawrence Depasquale and Master Sgt. Bradley Swindall, both 445th MXS aircraft structural maintenance mechanics, paddle to the finish line during the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Cardboard Boat Regatta held on base at Patterson Pool June 30, 2023. The 445th MXS team made their boat, Ship for Brains, out of cardboard, glue and tape. They won “The Packed Pontoon Award” for most people on a boat. Additionally, they won the “Soggy Bottom Award” for having the last boat standing during the battle royal in which the participants attempt to sink each other’s boats by ramming or filling with water by use of water guns or buckets. Ten teams participated in the event this year with more than 100 people in attendance.
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445th Airlift Wing July Spotlight Performer

Airman 1st Class Nicole Miller, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing July Spotlight Performer.
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445th ops, maintenance, aerial port train on C-17 statics

Airmen from the 87th Aerial Port Squadron push a T3 pallet load from a Tunner 60K-Loader to the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during training June 4, 2023, on the flightline at Wright-Patterson AFB. Airmen with the 89th Airlift Squadron, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 87th APS trained together on the flightline using two C-17 statics as their training site.
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445th ops, maintenance, aerial port train on C-17 statics

Senior Airman William Cornett, 89th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, listens to Staff Sgt. David Powell, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, as he explains how to administer oil to the engine of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during servicing training June 4, 2023, on the flightline at Wright-Patterson AFB. Airmen with the 89th AS, 445th AMXS and 87th Aerial Port Squadron trained together on the flightline using two statics as their training site.
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445th ops, maintenance, aerial port train on C-17 statics

Airmen from the 87th Aerial Port Squadron position a Tunner 60K-loader to the rear of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to load cargo during training on the flightline at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, June 4, 2023. Airmen from the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 89th Airlift Squadron and 87th APS train together.
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Reserve Airman connects with aircraft enthusiast over shared love of aviation

Michael Bennett, center, a Delta pilot and the 445th Mission Support Group deputy commander, helps Ryan Vlazny, right, an aviation enthusiast, feel the now retired DC-9 aircraft in Atlanta recently.
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