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May 26, 2016
Blue Star Museums Launches Free Admission Program for Military, Families

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, all active-duty, National Guard and reserve component troops and their families can visit a vast array of exhibits across the nation and two territories.
May 25, 2016
New TRICARE Coverage of Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

TRICARE recently announced coverage of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for major depressive disorder. TMS is used when other depression treatments have not been effective. Research shows that only half of the patients treated for depressive disorder with medication and talk
May 23, 2016
Commentary: Our national cemeteries evoke the true spirit of Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend, with its cookouts, ball games and summer sales, is almost upon us. While there is nothing wrong with those things, Memorial Day calls for a deeper reflection on the sacrifices many Americans have made to preserve our freedom.
May 20, 2016
445 AMDS Airman earns DG at Airman Leadership School

Senior Airman Melissa Sherman, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, was chosen as a distinguished graduate of the Airman leadership school, class 16-5, during the graduation banquet at the Chief Master Sgt. Paul H. Lankford Enlisted Professional Military Education Center.
May 19, 2016
Getting ready to go!

Senior Airman Cody Burdette, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, marshals a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III out of its spot on the ramp for a local flight. The wing has nine C-17s in its inventory. The design of the aircraft allows it to operate through small, austere
May 18, 2016
445th AW announces 1st quarter CY16 award winners

The 445th Airlift Wing announces the first quarter CY16 award winners.
May 18, 2016
445th AW welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. John Flournoy, 4th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Adam Willis incoming 445th Airlift Wing commander, during the 445th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony May 15, 2016. Prior to his arrival to the 445th, Colonel Willis served as the commander of the 908th Airlift Wing,
May 17, 2016
A prescription for problems

Making sure their medical records are up to date and accurate could save Citizen Airmen selected for a random drug test a lot of trouble. That’s the word from officials assigned to Air Force Reserve Command’s Medical Services Directorate here.
May 12, 2016
445 AW May Spotlight performer

Tech. Sgt. Anthony Philips, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management, is the 445th Airlift Wing May Spotlight Performer.
May 11, 2016
Food for thought: Airmen asked to take AF food services survey

Taking care of Airmen and families remains one of the Air Force’s top priorities. Providing the best food service possible is an important aspect of doing that. It’s essential to listen to and respond to what people have to say. The 2016 Food Services Assessment Survey (FSAS), which is available