News

Dec. 27, 2024
Stay connected and take care this holiday season

This season, Air Force leadership recognizes the remarkable achievements and resilience of Guardians and Airmen around the globe.
Dec. 27, 2024
DAF updates waiver policies for asthma, hearing loss, food allergies

The Air Force Accessions Center announced the expansion of medical waiver considerations for multiple medical conditions Nov. 1, which opens up the opportunity for military service to an additional 600 applicants annually.
Dec. 23, 2024
ARPC announces reserve lieutenant colonel promotions, nine 445th AW officers selected

The 445th Airlift Wing had nine officers selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel.
Dec. 22, 2024
Are you prepared for old man winter?

The best way to prepare for old man winter and have a safe and tragedy-free winter season is to be proactive and incorporate risk management in every step you take. Some of the major areas to prepare for winter are your home, your vehicle, and yourself.
Dec. 20, 2024
Base announces special holiday operating hours for Christmas and New Year's

The following base gates and facilities will have adjusted hours in observance of Air Force Materiel Command Family Days and the Christmas and New Year’s holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2 (if not listed, consider it closed):GATES1A (Commissary Gate)Dec 24: Open 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.Dec 25: ClosedDec 26:
Dec. 16, 2024
Mental Health in the Holiday Season

“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” — Garrison KeillorMr. Keillor’s sentiment is shared by many who view the holidays as stressful, but there are some things you can do to keep your mental health in order and enjoy the
Dec. 13, 2024
DOD Releases 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Basic allowance for housing rates will increase by 5.4%, on average, in 2025, the Defense Department announced.
Dec. 13, 2024
445 AW leadership serve holiday meals

Col. Douglas A. Perry Jr., 445th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gordon M.R. Wager, 445th AW command chief, serve holiday meals to Airmen at the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility Dec. 8, 2024. Each year commanders, chiefs and first sergeants serve meals to Airmen during the November and
Dec. 11, 2024
Reservists Complete Inaugural Warrant Officer Training Class

A pair of Air Force Reservists were among the 30 graduates of the inaugural Air Force Warrant Officer Training School class here December 6.
Dec. 9, 2024
445th ASTS welcomes new commander

Col. Douglas Perry Jr., 445th Airlift Wing commander, passes the guidon to incoming 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron commander, Col. Michael Policastro, during an assumption of command ceremony Dec. 7, 2024 in Hangar 4026.