Fill ‘er up

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Tech. Sgt. Scott Bunch, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, aircraft mechanic, refuels a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III May 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

445 AW reservists participate in Armed Forces luncheon

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Seven 445th Airlift Wing reservists attended the 32nd Annual Springfield-Clark County Armed Forces Day luncheon May 20 at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in Springfield, Ohio. The purpose of the luncheon is to recognize and honor area military units, installations and assigned personnel who serve the Springfield-Clark County community, the State of Ohio and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

START training

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron reservists discuss an exercise scenario as part of their simple triage and rapid treatment method, or START, training conducted during the Feb. 24 unit training assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Duncan)

Prepared for emergency: Active shooter exercise

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Senior Master Sgt. Karen Miller, 445th Airlift Wing Command Post superintendent, sounds the air horn to alert wing staff members during a practice active shooter exercise in building 4010 April 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

445th ASTS conducts annual tour at base medical center

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Tech. Sgt. Ashby Jakober, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron radiology technician and on the job training monitor, reviews an X-ray as Senior Airman Andrew Holby and Airman 1st Class Mario Fosque, both 88th Medical Group radiology technicians observe during training April 15 at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center. Twenty-two ASTS Airmen conducted their annual tour April 6 – 20 at the WPAFB Medical Center where they received training in job classification skills, sustainment and readiness skills in various departments to include the laboratory, pharmacy, nursing, medical administration, surgical technology and radiology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Cynthia Harris)

445th ASTS conducts annual tour at base medical center

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Staff Sgt. Nichole Huck, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron pharmacy technician, fills prescriptions at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center April 15. Twenty-two ASTS Airmen conducted their annual tour April 6 – 20 at the WPAFB Medical Center where they received training in job classification skills, sustainment and readiness skills in various departments to include the laboratory, pharmacy, nursing, medical administration, surgical technology and radiology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Cynthia Harris)

Motorcycle safety at the 445th Airlift Wing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - As rising temperatures chase away the Ohio winter chill, some 445th Airlift Wing personnel may choose motorcycles over cars for their daily commute. Military riders, however, must adhere to mandatory safety guidelines while in military status. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

May 2013 Buckeye Flyer

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Buckeye Flyer is the official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing and includes eight pages of stories, photos and features. (U.S. Air Force photo)

May 2013 Buckeye Flyer

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Buckeye Flyer is the official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing and includes eight pages of stories, photos and features. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Saving lives one pint at a time

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Gail Mays, a lab contractor for the 88th Air Base Wing phlembotomist, extracts blood from Staff Sgt. Nicole D. Moore, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical materiel helper, during the Wright-Patterson Blood Donor Center sponsored blood drive April 6. Wright-Patt is part of the Armed Services Blood Program, the official United States military blood program with all donated blood going to military service members and their families worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Springer)

445th AW May Spotlight Performer

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Staff Sgt. Drew Ramsay, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron unit training manager, is the 445th Airlift Wing's May 2013 Spotlight Performer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

445th AW spring training

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III practices touch and gos during a routine training mission on a sunny day in April at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Touch and gos involve landing on a runway and taking off again without coming to a full stop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

445th AW spring training

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III practices touch and gos during a routine training mission on a sunny day in April at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Touch and gos involve landing on a runway and taking off again without coming to a full stop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

445th Civil Engineer Squadron commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Lt. Col. Christopher Cunningham, is the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron commander.

445th AW Annual Awards Banquet

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Chief Master Sgt. Jose Barraza, 3rd Wing command chief, enlightens the audience as the keynote speaker for the 445th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Banquet held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force March 9, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

445th AW Annual Awards Banquet

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 445th Airlift Wing 2012 Annual Award winners. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Shamae Jones)

445th AES saving lives

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Staff Sgt. Jaymes Cardwell instructs Airman 1st Class Stacey Scharf how to open and close the emergency exit door on a Cal Evacuation Squadron technician, sets up stanchions onboard a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III during a routine training mission March 14. Both are AES technicians assigned to the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Shen-Chia McHone)

445th AES saving lives

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Senior Airman Austen Bright, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, sets up stanchions onboard a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III during a routine training mission March 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Shen-Chia McHone)

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

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Airmen from both 445th Maintenance and 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons work together during a Home Station Check Inspection Feb. 26 to replace the inboard flap that incurred weather damage. (Courtesy photo)

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

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Day 3 of the Home Station Check #5 involves heavy involvement by members of the 445th Maintenance Squadron’s Jet Engine Shop as they inspect the engines for any defects Feb. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

445th AW commander holds civilian calls on possible furloughs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to more than 200 445th AW air reserve technicians and civilians March 26 about the anticipation of possible furloughs and the potential actions if sequestration goes into effect next month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

445th AW commander holds civilian calls on possible furloughs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to more than 200 445th AW air reserve technicians and civilians March 26 about the anticipation of possible furloughs and the potential actions if sequestration goes into effect next month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mikhail Berlin)

445th OG commander's fini flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A Wright-Patt fire truck sprays water toward a C-17 Globemaster III as Col. Kenneth Council, 445th Operations Group commander, deplanes while celebrating his final C-17 flight, or “fini flight,” here March 21. A fini flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the end of a pilot’s or commander’s time upon completion of their final flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

445th OG commander's fini flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Lt. Col. Catherine Seibert, 445th Operations Group Stan/Eval examiner flight nurse, congratulates Col. Kenneth Council, 445th Operations Group commander, as he celebrates his final C-17 flight, or “fini flight,” here March 21. A fini flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the end of a pilot’s or commander’s time upon completion of their final flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Santana Austin)