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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  • Complex connection between social media, suicide, prevention

    Wingman ToolkitAs social media continues to grow in popularity, mental health specialists across the country are taking a closer look at the relationship this fusion of technology and social interaction has with suicide and other destructive behaviors.Dr. Heather Thanepohn, Air Force Reserve

  • AFRC commander dines with 445th Airmen

    Fifteen Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing had a one-on-one question and answer session with Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, commander, Air Force Reserve Command, during their lunch with the general at Wings Grill and Lounge, located at the Wright Patterson AFB Consolidated Club, June 6, 2016. (U.S. Air

  • Dietary supplements: Know what you're taking to avoid positive drug tests

    Air Force reservists should be careful when taking dietary supplements because of their potential health risks but also because they could lead to a positive urinalysis test result, according to officials with Air Force Reserve Command’s Medical Services Directorate and staff judge advocate’s

  • Airmen prepare to combat drunk driving during holiday weekend

    he upcoming Independence Day weekend represents a great opportunity to celebrate one of our nation's most important holidays, but for a volunteer group of Airmen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, it provides the chance to save lives and keep fellow Airmen safe.

  • One of two remaining Doolittle Raiders passes

    With the passing of retired Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, the Air Force Reserve Command offers condolences to the Thatchers and the Doolittle Raider Family. Thatcher was one of two remaining members of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo led by Air Force Reservist Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle as they flew off the

  • 445 AW C-17 showcased at Dayton Air Show

    More than 51,000 attendees of the Vectren Dayton Air Show had the opportunity to walk through a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III June 18-19, 2016.

  • Be aware of GTC changes

    Changes made in early 2016 concerning Government Travel Charge Cards are now complete, including the grace period to make sure accounts are active, passed on June 12.At the end of the 2015 fiscal year, cards were replaced throughout the Department of Defense, said Airman 1st Class Johnathon Downs,