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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  • NORAD celebrates 60 years tracking Santa

    The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th anniversary of tracking Santa's Yuletide journey.The NORAD Tracks Santa website launched Dec. 1. It features Santa's North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities and more.The website is available in

  • Senior leaders stress safety this holiday season

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody recently issued a tri-signature letter to all Airmen, asking them to stay safe during the holidays."Think through every plan and have a backup

  • December issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

    The December 2015 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:- AES trains

  • Safety practices essential during holiday season

    With the approaching holidays drawing more people to their stovetops in efforts to prepare different culinary creations, proper kitchen caution is imperative.Specifically, with Thanksgiving approaching, correct turkey preparation is essential."Properly defrost your turkey, or buy a fresh one," said

  • Scenarios Create 'realistic' training

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel faced a series of events designed to complete several annual exercise requirements and evaluate the installation's ability to respond to emergencies base-wide November 2-6.Activities started early November 2 as the Emergency Operations Center was activated

  • 2016 FEHB open season effective through Dec. 14

    The 2016 open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run through Dec. 14.During open season, employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans