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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  • 445th Airlift Wing Airmen honor commander following fini flight

    Col. Jeffrey McGalliard, 445th Airlift Wing commander, is congratulated by members of the wing following his fini flight May 5, 2016. McGalliard arrived at the 445th AW November 2013 and will retire in June. The 445th Airlift Wing change of command is May15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

  • 445th AW Airmen perform annual tour in Germany

    Airmen from four 445th Airlift Wing squadrons participated in a two-week training exercise as part of their annual tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany that began April 15, 2016. The 91 reserve Airmen trained alongside their active duty counterparts on routine operational procedures.

  • Election season playbook for political activities

    Election season has kicked-off.  Whether you root for donkeys, elephants or some other breed of political persuasion, the following rules of the game should guide your political participation as we move to the November election:For active-duty membersThe Department of Defense strongly encourages

  • Deployed 445th AES couple provides care for wounded warriors

    Master Sgt. Jennifer Gerritsen, an aeromedical technician with the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, helps provide care for wounded warriors while deployed here April 21, 2016. Jennifer and her husband, Kiley, also assigned to the 445th AES, had the

  • May issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

    The May 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.

  • 445th and 86th LRS gear up Team Ramstein for Wing Thunder

    Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gotchall, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician has his individual protective equipment checked by Senior Airman Christopher Clark, 445th Air Reserve Base Logistics Readiness Squadron supply technician at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on April

  • #NotJustApril: preventing sexual assault is year-round responsibility

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and this year the Air Force wants to remind Airmen that reducing sexual violence in the ranks is a year round responsibility that rests on everyone’s shoulders.Airmen are encouraged to “know your part, do your part.” This means that, regardless

  • Carter: DoD’s FY17 Budget Request Takes Long View

    In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the DoD's fiscal year 2017 budget request gives the department the means to change in “fundamental but carefully considered ways” in a new strategic era.

  • Military members must know, understand rules regarding political activities

    As election season heats up, Airmen and federal employees must follow strict guidelines to ensure no wrongdoing.Department of Defense Directive 1344.10 and Air Force Instruction 51-902, outline what active duty service members are permitted and restricted from doing while acting in personal and

  • Goldfein nominated as 21st CSAF

    Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced April 26 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to be the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who has served in the position since 2012.