News

June 1, 2021
June Buckeye Flyer now available

The June 2021 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.
May 27, 2021
Beta Integrated Defense Leadership Course Bolsters Defender Combat Readiness

Air Force Reserve Command security forces Airmen, or 'Defenders,' participated in the beta edition of the two-week Integrated Defense Leadership Course, held May 10–24 at Camp James A. Garfield and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio. The IDLC was designed to provide Reserve defenders with
May 27, 2021
Beta Integrated Defense Leadership Course bolsters 'Defender' combat readiness

Security forces members from multiple units across AFRC participated in the two-week Integrated Defense Leadership Course, held May 10–24, at Camp James A. Garfield and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio.
May 27, 2021
AF breaks down updated fitness test scores

Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
May 27, 2021
Memorial Day 2021

Heroes of the Air Force Reserve,In 1868, Major General John Logan, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic, a Union veterans’ organization, declared the establishment of Decoration Day, the precursor to Memorial Day, with these words: “Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or
May 26, 2021
Senate committee considers Frank Kendall’s nomination to be the 26th Air Force secretary

Frank Kendall told the Senate Armed Services Committee May 25 that if he is confirmed as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force he will continue reshaping the Air and Space forces to confront near-peer adversaries such as China, nurture the Space Force’s successful evolution and ensure that Airmen,
May 24, 2021
Air Force Secretary sends summer safety, health message

As the weather warms, we encourage our Airmen and Guardians to make the most of this time with your family and loved ones, but also ask you to do so with a renewed emphasis on staying healthy and avoiding injury.
May 24, 2021
Risk Management - the key to a safe and enjoyable summer

The Department of the Air Force reminds Airmen and Guardians to apply sound risk management when enjoying outdoor and recreational activities with family and friends this summer. The summer focus period runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
May 24, 2021
VA national cemeteries plan mass flag placements, virtual Memorial Day events

Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will allow mass flag placements across the United States to commemorate Memorial Day.
May 21, 2021
Reserve chief does big things at Air Force Recruiting Service

When Chief Master Sgt. Michael Johnson got the call to report to Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service as part of the early push toward Total Force recruiting, he faced many of the typical questions a Reserve Airman faces when working with the active duty.