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445 ASTS Airmen train for wartime mission

Staff Sgt. Michelle Aholia, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron training instructor, gives instructions to her fellow Airmen from ASTS on chest tube insertion and care at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s simulator lab during the squadron’s annual tour July 23, 2018. The Airmen also practiced suture care and participated in an IV station that day.

Airman helps train man’s best friend

Capt. Robert C. Cost, an Intelligence team chief with the 445th Operations Support Squadron, poses with Hanson, a future service dog, at Circle Tail, Inc. in Pleasant Plain, Ohio August 13, 2018.

445 AW September Spotlight Performer

Tech. Sgt. Traci Todahl, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron NCO in charge, deployments, is the 445th Airlift Wing September 2018 Spotlight Performer.

Buckeye Flyer's September issue now available

The September 2018 issue of the Buckeye Flyer is now available. The official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing includes eight pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to the 445th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command and the U.S. Air Force.

914th ARW conducts multi-ship refueling mission with 445th AW

The 914th Air Refueling Wing's 328th Air Refueling Squadron continues to advance with their new mission with their KC-135 Stratotanker as they refuel a C-17 Globemaster III from the 445th Airlift Wing stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. This squadron has now progressed to formation flying and refueling operations.

445th LRS supply Airmen meet wing’s needs

Senior Airman Sarah McAlister and Staff Sgts. Kathryn Fradette and Boubacar Konate, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply technicians, assemble clothing items July 14, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Wilson Wise)

Not Forgotten

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Powell, 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron commander, poses for a portrait at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 21, 2018. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held each year on Sept. 21. There are currently more than 82,000 Americans missing from past conflicts dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stoltz)

Gen. James M. Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, talks about overcoming the national pilot shortage during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2018. The ASC18 is a professional development conference that offers an opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

AMC commander talks aircrew retention

Gen. James M. Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard director, Gene Colabatistto, CAE defense and security group president, and Jim Graham, Delta Airlines flight operations senior vice president, discuss overcoming the national pilot shortage during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2018. The ASC18 is a professional development conference that offers an opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Base Operator:
937-257-1110
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937-555-1212
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1-800-225-5288

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445aw-13 Jul

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445aw-12 Jul

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445aw-10 Jul

Here's some information on a free Marriage Checkup.

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445aw-05 Jul

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U.S. Air Force
445aw-05 Jul

The DAV/RecruitMilitary Veterans Job Fair is next Thursday, July 12th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium. Register to attend at https://rmvets.com/2KFsPRM.

U.S. Air Force
445aw-04 Jul

242 years ago today, the Continental Congress adopted our beloved Declaration of Independence and our Nation began its long reign as a beacon of freedom for the entire world. However you enjoy today, be it marked with fireworks, barbecues and family or otherwise, please take a moment to remember all of our brave men and women across the globe doing the hard work of keeping us the greatest Nation ever seen! Happy birthday U.S.A!

U.S. Air Force
445aw-03 Jul

Congratulations to our July Spotlight Performer--Senior Master Sgt. Darrell Hornback, 445th AW Command Post superintendent! Way to go!

U.S. Air Force
445aw-02 Jul

http://www.445aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1564917/buckeye-flyers-july-issue-now-available/

U.S. Air Force
445aw-28 Jun

http://www.445aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1561240/afrotc-detachment-commander-instructor-vacancies-available-for-summer-2019/

U.S. Air Force
445aw-28 Jun

Approximately 500 children participating in SOAR (Students Open to Aviation Research) toured a 445th AW C-17 and met with 89th aircrew and 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen at the Dayton International Airport June 22. The SOAR program hosts children from regional day care and summer camp programs who otherwise might not attend the air show or have a chance to tour a military aircraft. The SOAR Program is managed by the National Aviation Heritage Alliance for the air show. Thanks Timothy Gaffney for sharing these photos!

U.S. Air Force
445aw-27 Jun

Best wishes from the men and women of the 445th Airlift Wing to Col. Matthew Conrad, 445th AW vice commander, as he prepares for his July 1st retirement. Thank you for all you've done at the wing!

U.S. Air Force
445aw-27 Jun

445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen met with retired pro basketball player Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal at a local airport recently as they were returning home from a training weekend.