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Aug. 5, 2024
Secretary of the Air Force Kendall delivers LCID 2024 keynote address, urges 'go faster'

“The strategic environment we're in today is the toughest that I've ever seen,” expressed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall during his keynote address to the Life Cycle Industry Days crowd, on July 30 in Dayton, Ohio.
Aug. 1, 2024
August Buckeye Flyer now available

The August 2024 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.
Aug. 1, 2024
445th Airlift Wing August Spotlight Performer

Tech. Sgt. Alexandria Fearon, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated avionics technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing August Spotlight Performer.
Aug. 1, 2024
CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off

The U.S. Air Force kicks off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on August 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty
July 31, 2024
445th AES, 711th HPW collaborate to improve en route patient care

The 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron began assisting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing in the development cycle of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit after a meeting July 15, bringing the medical documentation tool to Apple’s mobile
July 31, 2024
AFMC soars to inspire generations at AirVenture 2024

More than 200 military and civilian Airmen from the Air Force Materiel Command represented the U.S. Air Force at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture 2024 airshow, July 21-28 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
July 29, 2024
Air Force announces selectees for first Warrant Officer Training School class

The Warrant Officer Corps will address critical operational needs while maintaining highly perishable skills and leveraging the deep expertise and technical capabilities of these Airmen.
July 25, 2024
Civilian Health Promotions adds more free virtual fitness, health options

The Civilian Health Promotion Services program has added new and innovative updates to their wellness web portal to help spur civilian exercisers into higher gear. And, like the rest of the CHPS programs, it’s all free.
July 25, 2024
AI-Powered Agile Talent Identification Systems Supports Joint Force

The launch of an artificial intelligence-powered platform for uncovering and matching talent across the joint force is an important step moving DOD ahead.
July 24, 2024
Around the wing ....

Master Sgt. Spencer Fisher, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, places a chock under the wheel of a C-17 Globemaster III after a flight at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 16, 2024.Crew chiefs conduct a variety of tasks after an aircraft completes a flying mission.