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Nov. 5, 2020
Vice Chief’s Challenge creates new document templates, saves Airmen time

The 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge launched in February with a focus on working faster and smarter, and finding innovative ways to give Airmen back their time.
Nov. 5, 2020
Airmen encouraged to update vRED, SOES information

Air and Space professionals are encouraged to consistently review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data, or vRED, and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System, or SOES. Members are required to review their information annually, before deploying and any time they experience a major
Nov. 4, 2020
The Great American Smokeout begins Nov. 19

November is Tobacco Cessation Month. While deployment or recent pandemic restrictions may physically separate service members, remind them that they are never alone especially when it comes to quitting tobacco.
Nov. 3, 2020
Air Force Reserve adds chaplain, first sergeant positions to boost resiliency

In an effort to promote resiliency, Air Force Reserve Command is placing 10 Active Guard/Reserve chaplains and 30 AGR first sergeants at select Reserve locations around the country.
Nov. 3, 2020
445th Airlift Wing November Spotlight performer

Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Blevins, 445th Airlift Wing Yellow Ribbon Representative, is the 445th Airlift Wing November Spotlight performer
Nov. 2, 2020
COVID-19 reminder

As the communities surrounding Wright-Patterson Air Force Base continue to see a spike in COVID-19 cases, 445th Airlift Wing and 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing members are reminded to continue to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and
Oct. 30, 2020
November Buckeye Flyer now available

The November 2020 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.
Oct. 29, 2020
Trick or Treat? Treat your employer with a Freedom Award Nomination!

The Freedom Award is the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. The employees chosen exemplify what it means to go above and beyond federal requirements in support of military employees.
Oct. 28, 2020
Halloween safety tips

The COVID-19 pandemic may make things a little different this year, so here are some tips to get through this Halloween safely. As always, please ensure to follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control.
Oct. 27, 2020
Fall Back: Change your clocks, batteries during Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time is Nov. 1. As you move your clocks back an hour, don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and other home safety devices.