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May 30, 2019
445th AMDS conducts blood drive

More than 20 Airmen registered to donate blood for the Armed Services Blood Program May 6, 2019, at the 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB.The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) provides quality blood products for service members, veterans and their families in both peace and
May 29, 2019
445th MSG CC participates in Versailles Memorial Day Service

Col. Bryan Runion, 445th Mission Support Group commander, was the guest speaker at the Memorial Day Service for the City of Versailles, Ohio, May 27, 2019.
May 28, 2019
ARPC announces CY19 major promotions

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced May 23, 2019 the Air Reserve Component promotions to major. There were 955 officers selected for promotion to major. The complete list is available on myPers and the ARPC website. Thirty-four members of the 445th Airlift Wing and 655th
May 28, 2019
Seeking mental health treatment: Chief shares his experience with PTSD

Many service members struggle with the thought of seeking mental health treatment, thinking of it as a career ender, or possibly that others may think they are weak for seeking help. Corvin said he wrestled with the thought of whether or not to get help, and eventually decided he needed to make a
May 27, 2019
Arlington Ceremony Remembers America's Fallen Heroes

Memorial Day is the day that makes possible all other days of the American republic, Vice President Mike Pence said at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. "Without it and the patriots we honor… there would be no other American days," he said.
May 22, 2019
Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months. The Air Force’s top three leaders began that conversation in a tri-signature memorandum recently sent to
May 22, 2019
Wilson praises Airmen, expresses gratitude in farewell remarks reflecting on her tenure as Air Force secretary

She praised the skill and dedication of Airmen while comparing lessons learned from gardening as a corollary for the qualities that make for good leaders and an effective Air Force secretary. You need a plan, she said; you need friends to help, meaning allies, and “as long as it’s safe, let people
May 20, 2019
Youth summer camps offer engagement, growth

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It may seem far away, but schools will be out for the summer before most realize. How are you going to keep your kids engaged and excited during their break and give them opportunities to grow?The Air Force Services Activity, headquartered here, manages many
May 20, 2019
Air Force, industry consortium advancing tech for aeromedical evacuation

Through an industry-academia partnership and a recently-released request for proposals, the Air Force Research Laboratory is looking to advance human-monitoring research and development for the future warfighter.The request for proposals, announced May 6, 2019, targets projects designed to
May 17, 2019
May 18 is Armed Forces Day

Nations around the world honor their military forces with an Armed Forces Day. In the United States, the celebration is held the third Saturday in May.