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Aug. 3, 2020
Honor Guard continues to serve during COVID-19

445th Airlift Wing Honor Guard members posts the Colors at the 87th Aerial Port Squadron Change of Command July 11, 2020 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Being a member of the honor guard requires commitment, responsibility and a strong sense of purpose. It also requires a face mask mandated as
Aug. 3, 2020
445th maintainers keeps planes in the air

Master Sgt. Toron Franklin, aircraft mechanic and crew chief with the 445th Maintenance Group, installs a new electroluminescent panel on the Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, flightline, July 19, 2020. The electroluminescent panel glows green when in use. When connected to an alternating
July 31, 2020
August Buckeye Flyer now available

The August 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.
July 31, 2020
Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

The Community College of the Air Force announced plans for a new degree program slated for launch in 2021. The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking
July 30, 2020
DOD proposes removing more than 11,000 troops from Germany

The United States will bring some American service members home from their forward stationed assignments in Germany, while other service members will move to other locations in Europe to improve the commitment to NATO and the defense of Europe, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said, adding that
July 30, 2020
Military OneSource, family readiness, spouse programs remain available

The Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy office is adapting how it executes its programs in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 29, 2020
COVID Coach helps veterans, service members cope

COVID Coach is a free, easy-to-use mobile application created for everyone, especially veterans and service members, to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic.
July 28, 2020
Seeing in color: A Green Dot special

The Air Force Green Dot program seeks to decrease interpersonal violence across the service. The interactive training program helps Airmen and civilians intervene in and prevent violence such as sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse, and bullying.
July 28, 2020
Test your endurance with the Air Force Marathon’s Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – If you like to physically challenge yourself and earn some swag to show off your accomplishment, sign up for the 2020 Air Force Marathon’s Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge series.“The Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge was designed to encourage participants to challenge what they
July 27, 2020
Wilson becomes longest serving Vice Chief in history: analyzing, innovating, succeeding along way

The record is worth noting now, when, by punching in for work July 26, Wilson began his fifth year in the job, thus becoming the longest serving Vice Chief of Staff in Air Force history.