News

Feb. 5, 2020
Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general

On Feb. 4, retired Col. Charles E. McGee found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump.
Feb. 3, 2020
The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: What to expect

The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1, 2020, for all Airmen.
Feb. 3, 2020
Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas

In preparation for its 75th anniversary, Sept. 18, 2022, the Air Force is soliciting birthday theme ideas from Total Force Airmen and civilians. Every year in September, the Department of the Air Force dedicates a theme to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday.The submission and voting timeline is as
Jan. 31, 2020
Four 445 AW; two 655th ISRW officers selected for colonel

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2019 Air Force Reserve Line and Non Line Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today. The boards selected more than 190 Citizen Airmen for promotion.
Jan. 30, 2020
Want to vote? The Federal Voting Assistance Program can help

Voting season is fast approaching, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program is ready to help service members and families exercise the right to vote.
Jan. 29, 2020
445th Airlift Wing February Spotlight Performer

Senior Airman Leslie Smith, 445th Maintenance Squadron Non-destructive Inspection Journeyman, is the 445th Airlift Wing February 2020 Spotlight Performer.
Jan. 27, 2020
Goldfein offers optimistic update on Air Force’s evolution and future

Creating a system that uses data, machine learning and state-of-the art software to seamlessly link “sensors to shooters” across all domains – air, land, sea, cyber and space – is among Goldfein’s highest priorities as the Air Force’s highest-ranking military officer.
Jan. 27, 2020
Buckeye Flyer’s February issue now available

The February 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.
Jan. 23, 2020
445th MSG receives new commander

Col. Raymond A. Smith Jr., 445th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Donald Wren as he assumes command of the 445th Mission Support group Jan. 5, 2020. The 445th MSG consists of five squadron that support the wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)
Jan. 22, 2020
Air Force Aid Society launches new enhancements to its mobile budget app

The initial version of the AFAS Budget Builder App was launched in 2018 and was created primarily as a budgeting tool to help Airmen and their families improve how they save and budget their money each month. Prior to the Budget Builder App, AFAS provided paper check registers to Airmen and other