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Dec. 10, 2016
Aerospace medicine brings back specialized training

In an effort to enhance flight medicine effectiveness, the 445th Airlift Wing is sending Airmen back to school – the US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine that is.
Dec. 8, 2016
AFMC encourages sober driving during holiday season

The holiday season is a time of year for family gatherings, office parties, and socializing with friends, but the holiday season is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to buzzed driving. A driver’s license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages is dangerous. No one intends for
Dec. 7, 2016
445 FSS conducts training for 655th ISRG Airmen

The 445th Force Support Squadron conducted training for 25 commander support staff Airmen assigned to the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Group and its geographically separated units Nov. 14-18, 2016. Airmen participating in the training were from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Dec. 7, 2016
Some early filers may not recieve tax refund until after Feb. 15

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, signed into law December 2015, requires the IRS to hold tax refunds which include Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until Feb. 15, 2017.
Dec. 5, 2016
445th Airlift Wing December Spotlight Performer

Senior Airman Brandon C. Keys, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health services management apprentice, is the 445th Airlift Wing December Spotlight Performer.
Dec. 5, 2016
89 AS crew delivers helicopter

Reserve Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, unload an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III November 15, 2016. The 89th Airlift Squadron aircrew from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, flew to Gimhae International Airport,
Dec. 2, 2016
Show me the money: AFAS offers education financial programs for military families

If you’re a military family member seeking higher education, the Air Force Aid Society is offering several opportunities to help foot the bill.The programs are open to dependent children of active duty, Title 10 Reserve, Title 32 Active Guard and Reserve, retired Reserve, and deceased Air Force
Dec. 1, 2016
December issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The December 2016 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.
Nov. 30, 2016
655th welcomes fall with chili cookoff

Capt. James Spindler, 64th Intelligence Squadron, is the winner of the 2016 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Chili Cook-Off at the USO here Nov. 19, 2016. The captain received his apron award from Col. John D. McKaye, 655th ISRG commander (left) and Col. Lonnie Garris, III,
Nov. 30, 2016
Carter Sends Congress Memo Calling for Quick Budget Action

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said that in a memo sent to Congress, Defense Secretary Ash Carter urged legislators to pass the Defense Department’s budget as quickly as possible and to avoid extending the continuing resolution.