Staff Sgts. Robert Gibson and Joshua Sweetman, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put out an aircraft structural fire during live-fire training, Sept. 9, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eight members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services teamed up with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a live-fire training exercise, Sept. 9, 2022.

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  • Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

    One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.

  • Wing contributes to Toys for Tots campaign

    Master Sgts. Sierra A. Cabungcal, left, 445th Operations Support Squadron first sergeant, and Jay L. Swanson, 445th Force Support Squadron first sergeant, re-adjusts toys in a Toys for Tots donation box Dec. 8, 2017 before taking all of the toys to the drop off point. The 445th Airlift Wing

  • Government Charge Card Required for Air Force Travel

    A recent change to a Defense Department travel instruction strengthens enforcement of an Air Force policy that requires travelers to use a Government Travel Charge Card, also known as an Individual Billing Account.

  • 87 APS delivers toys to sick children

    Senior Master Sgt. Linda Sparks displays the many options to two children at Dayton Children’s Hospital Dec 15, 2017. Sparks and other members of the 87th Aerial Port Squadron spent the afternoon passing out toys collected and donated by the squadron to bring joy to patients during the holiday

  • AF Reserve refreshes 'Profiles' display at Pentagon

    The Office of the Air Force Reserve refreshed its Profiles in Leadership display here Dec. 8 with 16 new profiles. The display celebrates and honors Reserve Citizen Airmen and civilians and their contributions in serving the nation.

  • Total Force medical team transports Sailor home

    When a 34-year-old Navy sailor suffered multiple traumatic injuries during a mission in Syria, a Total Force team of medical professionals and Mobility Airmen sprung into action, intent on saving the life of a fellow service member.The sailor suffered injuries while performing improvised explosive

  • President Signs Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Authorization

    President Donald J. Trump signed the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act into law during a White House ceremony Dec. 12. The act calls for $626 billion for the department's base budget and another $66 billion for operations. The act includes a 2.4 percent pay raise for military

  • AF Reserve refreshes 'Profiles' display at Pentagon

    The Office of the Air Force Reserve refreshed its Profiles in Leadership display here Dec. 8 with 16 new profiles. The display celebrates and honors Reserve Citizen Airmen and civilians and their contributions in serving the nation.

  • NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight

    The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey.