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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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  • Tax obligations for federal employees

    The tax deadline for filing your federal taxes is Monday, April 18. The ethical standards of conduct rule in 5 CFR § 2635.809 hold Executive Branch employees accountable for paying taxes. Federal employees must “satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, including all just financial

  • C-17 drag reduction testing aims at saving fuel

    From testing synthetic biofuels to "vortex surfing," Edwards Air Force Base, California, is on the forefront of finding new ways to cut fuel costs for the Air Force. The latest venture is currently underway at the 418th Flight Test Squadron where a test team of Air Force and Boeing personnel

  • C-17 takes to the sky

    A 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III takes to the sky for a local flight March 22, 2016 as the sun begins to set. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Frank Oliver)

  • Before you fly that new drone: know the rules

    With sales of drones expected to approach 700,000 this season, near-misses with military and commercial aircraft have increased. Federal Aviation Administration statistics show a surge in "close call with drone" reports by military and civilian pilots: nearly 700 incidents in 2015, roughly triple

  • Coming in for a landing

    The tail flash of a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III frames the landing of a C-17 upon its completion of a local flight March 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Frank Oliver)

  • Nation celebrates Medal of Honor Day

    National Medal of Honor day is a day that is dedicated to all Medal of Honor recipients.In 1990, the United States Congress designated March 25th of each year as National Medal of Honor Day.It was on March 25, 1863 when the first Medals of Honor were presented.Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton

  • X marks the spot

    Senior Airman Cody Burdette, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, prepares to marshal a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III getting ready to leave its spot on the ramp for a local flight March 22, 2016. The clouds over the C-17 formed an “X” in the sky, matching the Airman’s