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June 8, 2017
445th Airlift Wing commander visits Capitol Hill

Col. Adam Willis, 445th Airlift Wing commander, visited with Ohio representatives during a visit to Capitol Hill June 7, 2017. The visit gave Col. Willis the opportunity to meet with Ohio congressional representatives and discuss issues affecting the wing.
June 7, 2017
Ransomware: How to stay safe

In mid-May a worldwide ransomware cyberattack infected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries. Luckily, shortly after the attack began, a web security researcher was able to discover an effective kill switch that slowed the spread of the infection, effectively halting the outbreak. Ransomware
June 7, 2017
DOD launches retirement system comparison calculator

The Defense Department officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course,
June 6, 2017
87 APS Airman wins AFRC logistics award

Maj. Jason Vance, 87th Aerial Port Squadron readiness flight officer-in-charge, won the Air Force Reserve Command General Thomas P. Gerrity Award for outstanding contributions to logistics operations, management, business processes and the success of logistics operations worldwide. The announcement
June 6, 2017
445th AW June Spotlight Performer

Senior Airman Jason Ware, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management journeyman, is the 445th Airlift Wing June 2017 Spotlight Performer.
June 6, 2017
Air Force adds international affairs to Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program

The Air Force has added two international affairs specialties to the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program, which allows Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen from select Air Force officer and enlisted specialties to serve on active duty in vacant active-duty positions for three years and
June 5, 2017
Significant changes to Aviation Bonus Program

As part of its retention efforts, the Air Force released details on the fiscal year 2017 Aviation Bonus Program (AvB) June 5, 2017. This year’s program implements an increase in maximum bonus amounts authorized in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act in addition to more flexibility in
June 5, 2017
Air Force imagines 2050 outlook

Air University is inviting Airmen to take a look at what the Air Force will look like in 2050, aligning to the Air Force Secretary’s and Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s vision for the force. “Under the guidance of Secretary of Defense Mattis and with the support of the Congress, we will restore
June 3, 2017
AF seeks 2017 Sijan award nominations

The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2017 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award.
June 2, 2017
June issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The June 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.