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May 6, 2019
445th Airmen train during Agile Combat Support exercise

Thunderous smoke bombs activated, simulated attacks commenced, and Airmen scrambled to action as more than 80 members of the 445th Airlift Wing participated in an annual Agile Combat Support exercise April 5-7, 2019 here.
May 6, 2019
445th DT Flight participate in MOP training

Members of the 445th Airlift Wing’s Development and Training Flight participate in MOP gear training during the March 24, 2019 unit training assembly. The DTF helps newly recruited Air Force Reserve enlistees prepare for life at basic military training and ensures that they remain within military
May 3, 2019
445th Airlift Wing May Spotlight Performer

Staff Sgt. Patrick First, 445th Security Forces Squadron fire team member, is the 445th Airlift Wing May Spotlight Performer.
May 2, 2019
Air Force establishes 24/7 helpline to address housing concerns

Beginning April 30, representatives are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, toll-free at 1-800-482-6431.
May 2, 2019
Buckeye Flyer’s May issue now available

The May 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.
May 1, 2019
HQ ARPC streamlines retirement application process

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center released a web-based application April 29 enabling retired Guard and Reserve Airmen to more easily apply for retirement pay and benefits.Retirees approaching age 60, or those that qualify for a reduced retired pay age (RRPA) will no longer need to mail their
April 25, 2019
Air Force adopts USAJOBs as civilian deployment application platform

Civilian Airmen who wish to volunteer for a deployment now have the benefit of using USAJOBs to submit their applications, which enhances their ability to pursue expeditionary civilian opportunities.
April 23, 2019
Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance

The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.
April 23, 2019
14th IS Reserve Airmen hailed as “heroes” for aiding ill woman

The morning of March 27, 2019, progressed uneventfully for 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, 14th Intelligence Squadron all-source analysts Senior Airmen Kassandra Minigh and Collin Millar.
April 22, 2019
718th Intelligence Squadron “Cyber Warriors” lead the way in “Cloud” computing

The development of a new training program, built on the Amazon Web Service “Cloud” platform, is underway at the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 718th Intelligence Squadron. This innovative new program will provide hands-on training modules mapped to core tasks in the