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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  • Wing announces 2016 annual award winners

    The 445th Airlift Wing held its 2016 Annual Awards Banquet April 1, 2017 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Nearly 500 Airmen, family members and community leaders celebrated a night of achievements and accomplishments.

  • Tell Zika to buzz off

    In 2016, the Zika virus made world-wide news as a new threat to public health, but mosquito-borne illnesses have always been a health risk for people living in certain climates. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to avoid exposure to Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.“These are

  • May issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

    The May 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.

  • Nominations for STEP II due May 18

    Nomination packages for 2017 Stripes for Exceptional Performers II (STEP II) are due to your servicing HQ RIO Detachment by May 18, 2017.

  • President Signs Bill to Extend Veteran’s Choice Health Care Law

    President Donald J. Trump signed the Veterans Choice Program Extension and Improvement Act so military veterans can continue receiving health care in the civilian sector when care is not easily accessible from a Veterans Affairs Department provider.

  • 445th AES, ASTS Airmen work together during training event

    Airmen from the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron worked together during a training exercise on board a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III here April 1, 2017, providing care to notional patients. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joel McCullough)

  • 655 ISRG sergeant rescues retired Air Force veteran

    655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group squadron operations superintendent Senior Master Sgt. Casanova didn’t have much time to think before she selflessly leapt into action to save a retired war veteran from a potentially serious vehicle accident on January 13, 2017.

  • AF seeks 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions

    Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award.  This Air Force-level award, which recognizes mission success achieved by a team of two or more Total Force components, will be presented to the top team that demonstrates improved effectiveness,

  • 445 SFS prepares for deployment training

    Members of the 445th Security Forces Squadron set up an expedition shelter during the April 2, 2017 unit training assembly. The shelter will be used for a bivouac in preparation for deployment training in May. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Patrick O’Reilly)