Displaying "Old Glory" with honor

This week, American flags will be displayed across the nation in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Following a few guidelines can ensure we are displaying Old Glory properly.

718th IS Airman on path to career success as Air Force reservist

When Airman 1st Class Ashley Gibbs, 718th Intelligence Squadron, reported to Air Force Basic Military Training last year, she did so with a desire to maintain her family’s military tradition and as a means to challenge herself. But along this journey, Ashley would quickly set herself apart.

Buckeye Flyer’s July issue now available

The July 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.

Air Force announces targeted special duty and instructor tour length changes

The Air Force is reducing targeted special duty and instructor tour lengths. The tour length reduction from four to three years for military training instructors, military training leaders, AETC technical training instructors with prefix “T”, “J”, or “X”, and stateside professional military

VA to decrease SGLI rates effective July 1

Good news for service members' wallets! Effective July 1, 2019, the SGLI premium rate is decreasing. If you have coverage now, nothing will change except the price will be lower. Premiums are dropping $4 per month for those with maximum coverage. SGLI is available in $50,000 increments, up to a

Departing U.S. Transportation Command Chief of Staff worked behind the scenes to move USTRANSCOM forward

During his more than two-year tour at U.S. Transportation Command, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John “Jay” Flournoy, Jr., chief of staff, focused on relationship-building and accessibility to others.

Navigating the retirement application process

Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource, and typically learn what is required as they go through the process. There are

655th ISR Wing reservist aids Dayton area tornado victims

May 28, 2019 saw a record 18 tornados touch down in Ohio with several of those causing massive destruction in the communities around Dayton. Among the most affected areas were Miami, Montgomery and Greene counties.

PTSD Awareness Month

Keep summer safe with tips for cars, recreational vehicles

With summer around the corner the freedom to go on road trips, excursions on the lake, family fun on boats, camping sites galore, the list is endless. But safety should be foremost in any family summer event whether you’re road tripping it or just driving a few miles. Summer months are fraught with