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445th Airlift Wing

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. — News

Nov. 4, 2024
CSAF looks to air mobility past, present, asks Airmen to invest in DAF future

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin celebrated past and present air mobility achievements and provided insights on the way ahead for the Air Force and mobility forces during his keynote address at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium.
Nov. 1, 2024
Recruitment rises 12.5% despite ongoing challenges

The Defense Department's armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market.
Nov. 1, 2024
Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time. Don't forget to fall back and set clocks back before going to be Nov. 2
Nov. 1, 2024
445th AW enhances readiness during wing-wide exercise

The 445th Airlift Wing Inspector General team spearheaded a full-scale wing readiness exercise dubbed Vigilant Elk 24 Oct. 4 to 10, 2024. The wing staff and members from each group and squadron participated.
Oct. 31, 2024
445th Airlift Wing November Spotlight Performer

Tech. Sgt. Alexis Hymer, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing November Spotlight Performer.
Oct. 31, 2024
445th CES welcomes new commander

Col. Robert Wengerter, left, 445th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Jefferson Sweet, incoming 445th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2024. Col. Jason Bordas, the outgoing CES commander,
Oct. 30, 2024
November Buckeye Flyer now available

The November 2024 issue of the Buckeye Flyer is now available.
Oct. 21, 2024
445th Airlift Wing hosts 2024 Media Day

Dayton and Cincinnati media learned about the mission of the 445th Airlift Wing Oct. 16.
Oct. 15, 2024
DOD Finishes 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Discharge Reviews

DOD has finished its proactive review of service members administratively separated from the services for their sexual orientation during the Don't Ask, Don't Tell era. 
Oct. 10, 2024
445th MXS conducts annual confined space rescue exercise

The 445th Maintenance Squadron participated in a confined space rescue exercise alongside the 88th Air Base Wing and 445th Airlift Wing safety personnel Sept. 15.

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