News

April 3, 2017
445th Airlift Wing April Spotlight Performer

Senior Airman Katherine Redavide, 89th Airlift Squadron aviation resource manager, is the 445th Airlift Wing April Spotlight Performer.
March 31, 2017
April issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The April 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.
March 31, 2017
Sexual assault, suicide prevention training integrate with ‘Green Dot’ approach

In 2016, the Air Force was introduced to Green Dot, an interactive training program designed to help Airmen intervene in and prevent situations of sexual and domestic violence, abuse and stalking. After conducting a pilot program with thousands of Airmen across five installations within Air Combat
March 30, 2017
Congress Probes Military Pilot Shortage

Senior military officials told Congress a shortage of pilots across the U.S. military is most acute in the Air Force. This crisis is the result of multiple factors including high operational tempo and cultural issues that affect airmen.
March 29, 2017
ADLS now hosts required Blended Retirement System Opt-In training

Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System can now take the required Opt-In training via the Advanced Distributed Learning System versus Joint Knowledge Online.
March 28, 2017
2017 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicks off on April 10

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With a theme of "Commitment to Caring" the 44th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will begin April 10 and run until May 19.The AFAF campaign is an annual event to raise funds for AFAF affiliated charities that assist
March 28, 2017
March NCO Leadership Development Course graduates

On March 24, 2017, Airmen attending the 445th Airlift Wing NCO Leadership Development Course graduated with a set of skills to take back to their units. The NCO Leadership Development Course offers noncommissioned officers who want to get a step up to further their careers. Developed in 1989, the
March 27, 2017
Everything is listening in the digital age

Today’s environment is filled with examples of technology designed to connect Airmen to the internet: smart phones, smart watches, and other common personal technology that is always capable of connection. While Airmen grow more connected to the digital world, the connections open the door to
March 27, 2017
AF leaders: Total force essential to readiness

Air Force senior leaders testified on the current state of the total force readiness before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2017.
March 23, 2017
VCSAF: Potential year-long CR forces $1.3B cuts

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson discussed readiness, force structure and modernization of the Air Force at the McAleese/Credit Suisse “Defense Programs” Conference in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2017.