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Nov. 6, 2019
16 IS Reserve Citizen Airman prevents suicide attempt, saves young life

The morning skies were sunny and clear Saturday, October 6, 2019, as 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 16th Intelligence Squadron, program manager Staff Sgt. Caldwell (first name withheld) was on his way to the monthly unit training assembly.
Nov. 5, 2019
Seasoning training helps Reservists stay mission-ready

Reserve Citizen Airmen must be mission ready and trained to the same standard as their active duty counterparts which is facilitated by the seasoning training program that helps Reservists to meet their initial mobilization requirement and skill level.
Nov. 5, 2019
Greater Dayton area civic leaders tour Air Force Academy

Nineteen Greater Dayton area civic leaders participated in a civic leader tour hosted by the 445th Airlift Wing Oct. 9-10 at both Peterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The group left Wright-Patterson Air Force Base onboard one of the wing’s C-17 Globemaster
Nov. 4, 2019
445th AMDS Assumption of Command ceremony

(left) 445th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Adam Willis, passes the guidon to Col. Hans Otto, incoming 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, during an assumption of command ceremony Oct. 6, 2019 held at the 88th Air Base Wing Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Joel McCullough)
Nov. 4, 2019
445th Airlift Wing’s November Spotlight Performer

Senior Airman Wally Jniyah, 445th Operations Support Squadron combat crew communications, is the 445th Airlift Wing November 2019 Spotlight Performer.
Nov. 1, 2019
New financial readiness training coming in November

Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Citizen Airmen at defined touchpoints throughout their military career.
Nov. 1, 2019
Political Activity for Reservists and Federal Civilians

Over the next year, the presidential election cycle will continue to take center stage. Everyone is encouraged to vote and you should register to vote, if you haven’t. The DoD encourages military members to carry out this obligation of citizenship.
Oct. 31, 2019
Buckeye Flyer’s November issue now available

The November 2019 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. 31, 2019
Reservist plays part on US basketball team in contention for bronze

As the U.S. Armed Forces women’s basketball players began warmups in their matchup against host China Monday, a raucous crowd filed into Wuhan’s Hankou Culture and Sports Center. About 60 uniformed Chinese military sat on one end while China’s towering front line slowly made their way onto the
Oct. 30, 2019
AFIMSC seeks ideas for Innovation Rodeo

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicks off its second annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign Nov. 1.The campaign, open through Dec. 15, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups worldwide a chance to win part of $1 million in funding and