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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  • Yellow Ribbon unveils new in-depth couples' program

    The Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program has added a class aimed at couples to its weekend slate of deployment-related training options. The Couples Enrichment Program is designed to help those who are married, engaged or dating delve into their relationships to better understand

  • Honoring our military presidents during Presidents Day

    This year's Presidents' Day will be celebrated on February 15, a federal holiday designated to pay tribute to all those who have served in our nation's highest political office.In observance of that special day, we present the following facts about the men who were once brothers-in-arms before they

  • 445 AW February Spotlight Performer

    Rank/Name:Tech. Sgt. John F. Brinker, Jr.Unit:445th Security Forces SquadronDuty Title:Fire team leaderHometown:La Grange, KentuckyCivilian Job:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Education:Nursing schoolHobbies:Camping, hiking, carpentry, blacksmithing, bookbinding, illuminated writing, shooting... the

  • February issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

    The February 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.Top stories this month include:- Reservist

  • James applauds DOD Force of the Future initiatives

     Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James declared her support of department-wide reforms focused on improving quality of life for military parents, following Defense Secretary Ash Carter's Jan. 28 announcement on the next round of Force of the Future initiatives."I applaud Secretary Carter and welcome

  • AMC facilitates national discussion about pilot manning

    Air Mobility Command is participating in a national-level discussion about current and future-projected pilot manning shortfalls.AMC's commander facilitated a meeting Jan. 7 with representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration, airline trade associations, academia, and several airlines, to

  • 445 AW left mark during Desert Shield/Desert Storm

    As the Nation and Air Force reflects back on the 25th Anniversary of Desert Storm, the men and women of the 445th Airlift Wing that served during this time were key contributors to earn a spot in history for the wing.On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait. Almost immediately, local proficiency