News

Sept. 8, 2020
New ID cards being issued for military family members, retirees

Defense Department began issuing Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification Cards July 31, the first time since 1993 that changes to the card have been made.
Sept. 8, 2020
“Paying” attention

The military pay team at Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization has been taking a closer look at incoming documents for fraud, waste and abuse. Although most Airmen file their vouchers accurately and do their best to account for their expenses, HQ RIO has found a few who try to take
Sept. 3, 2020
Happy Labor Day

Labor Day, often celebrated, rarely recognized.
Sept. 3, 2020
445th AW September Spotlight Performer

Tech. Sgt. Taylor D Harnist, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron HVAC Technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing September Spotlight Performer.
Sept. 3, 2020
September Buckeye Flyer now available

The September 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.
Sept. 3, 2020
Election season do's and don'ts for DOD personnel

It's election season again – that time when federal, state and local political campaigns kick into high gear.
Sept. 2, 2020
Lieutenant colonel promotions announced

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2020 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today. The boards selected more than 800 Citizen Airmen for promotion.Thirteen members from the 445th Airlift Wing were
Aug. 29, 2020
DoD's newest combatant command celebrates 1st birthday

U.S. Space Command was officially established Aug. 29, 2019, during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden with President Donald Trump; Dr. Mark T. Esper. Secretary of Defense; and Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, former USSPACECOM commander and current U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations; and
Aug. 28, 2020
First Sergeants: More Than a Position, A Calling That Requires Having a Heart as Strong as a Diamond

The Air Force first recognized the outcry for a career field that focused on the health and well-being of Airmen and the overall unit by establishing the first sergeant position in 1961. This move was then followed by the Strategic Air Command’s 15th Air Force opening their own first sergeant school
Aug. 26, 2020
Late summer pests: Staying safe both on and off duty

As Airmen look to the outdoors for physically distant activities, the risks of pests impacting those activities increases. It is vital Airmen and their families know what to look out for and know how to stay safe.