445 AW December Spotlight Performer

Master Sgt. Jeremy First, 445th Maintenance Squadron Home Station Check coordinator, is the 445th Airlift Wing December Spotlight Performer.

Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy (update)

Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.Congress instituted the flat rate in November 2014. The new policy reduced per diem from 100 percent to 75 percent for TDYs from 31 to 180 days and to

December issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The December 2017 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.

49 IS receives new commander

The 49th Intelligence Squadron officially welcomed her new commander, Lt. Col. Jed S. Snarr.

Five-Step BRS checklist to success

Air Force announces continuation pay rates

Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System.

Diamond Sharp Award

Senior Master Sgt. Rhonda Gambill, 87th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant and Master Sgt. Sierra Cabungcal, 445th Operations Support Squadron first sergeant, present the September Diamond Sharp Award to Senior Airman Kirk Laytart, 87th APS, November 5th, 2017. The award is given for exemplary

Flu season around the corner

Maj. Amelia Morgan, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, gives a flu vaccination to Master Sgt. Brandon Ashcraft, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, during the Nov. 5 unit training assembly. Immunizations is one of the many functions of the AMDS that helps Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing stay current

Remember Thanksgiving safety

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes, to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations.

Take Command with TRICARE Changes: Enrollments Shifting from Fiscal to Calendar Year Starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. “Changing from a fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans,” said Capt Nicholas