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Oct. 31, 2017
Wear Approval for Service Star on Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

On 9 February 2015, the Department of Defense authorized the wear of service stars on the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E) to recognize subsequent awards for deployment in support of approved operations.Effective immediately, service members are authorized to wear a service star
Oct. 30, 2017
Gate 12A Reopens

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Gate 12A (AFMC HQ gate) reopened this morning and will resume normal operations as the 24 hour gate with this evening’s traffic. Gate 15A (844th gate) will return to its previous schedule by closing at 6 p.m.For after-hours base passes all guests should visit
Oct. 30, 2017
Air Force Reserve commander praises Reserve Citizen Airmen at 49th Annual ATA

Lieutenant Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command traveled to Orlando Florida to share stories and to praise the accomplishments of Reserve Citizen Airmen with the attendees of the 49th Air Mobility Command and Airlift/Tanker Association
Oct. 26, 2017
445 AW C-17 moves Patriot missile cargo

A cargo transport moves in to pusition under the tail of a C-17A from the 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force Reserve Command, to load Patriot missiles on to the aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 12, 2017. The missiles were quickly uploaded by
Oct. 25, 2017
87 APS Airman shares fall activities with community

This autumn, Tech. Sgt. Nathan Collett, 87th Aerial Port Squadron, is welcoming Wilmington community members to aMAZEing Fall Festivals at his family-owned and operated greenhouse. The event features a five acre, pirate-themed corn maze, petting zoo, hay ride, giant checkerboard, bouncy houses, and
Oct. 25, 2017
Active-duty positions added for Guard, Reserve pilots

Air National Guard and Reserve pilots now have 20 more opportunities to fly in order to augment active duty chronic vacancies across the force.
Oct. 25, 2017
4th AF commander, command chief visit 445th AW Airmen

Maj. Gen. Randall A. Ogden and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, 4th Air Force commander and command chief, held an all-call at the 445th Airlift Wing Sept. 9, 2017. Both spoke about current Air Force issues and fielded questions. During the all call, the general and command chief presented the 445th
Oct. 25, 2017
445th Airmen, families enjoy family day

Airmen of the 445th Airlift Wing and their families enjoyed a day of fun, food and fellowship at the wing's annual family day event Sept. 9, 2017. The 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron captured first place in the flag football tournament and the 445th Force Support Squadron performed a
Oct. 24, 2017
SARM office hard at work

89th Airlift Squadron reservists Senior Airman Terrence Raylin, Master Sgt. Pamela Honeycutt, NCO In-Charge and Senior Airman Michael Tucci, gather behind Senior Airman Gabriella Bourke as she talks them through using the Global Decision Support System to build a flying mission, Sept. 10 2017. The
Oct. 23, 2017
Nominations sought for 2018 AFA Verne Orr Award

Air Force officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award.