445th AW, 655th ISRG members selected for major

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar 2015 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Major Promotion Selection board April 8, 2015.The selection board convened at the center Feb. 2 - 6 to determine those officers qualified to assume the next higher grade. Board members

445th supports AFJROTC National Drill Championships

The Wright State University Nutter Center served as the setting for the Mid-Valley Region Air Force Junior ROTC National Drill Championship, March 21, 2015. The teams represented the states of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Illinois.More than 345 cadets representing 16 schools and 22

445th FSS team takes first place at AFRC Force Support Readiness Competition

The 445th Force Support Squadron services flight and Personnel Support for Contingency Operations team won first place in the 2015 Air Force Reserve Command Force Support Silver Flag Readiness Competition held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia March 10-12, 2015.The 445th had seven reservists from

445th Airlift Wing April Spotlight Performer

Rank/Name:Staff Sgt. Michael Fetherolf     Unit:445th Civil Engineer Squadron Duty Title:EngineerHometown:Grove City, Ohio     Civilian Job:Deputy Sheriff      Education:Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/ Various police schoolsHobbies:Mixed Martial Arts, exercise, horseback riding, shooting

Sexual assault prevention: moving beyond awareness

Every April since 2001, the nation has focused its attention on sexual assault awareness and the impact this crime has on those who have experienced it. This year, the Department of Defense deliberately renamed the annual effort Sexual Assault Awareness and PREVENTION Month. I want to take this

Acting under secretary of the Air Force appointed

President Barack Obama appointed Lisa S. Disbrow to serve as the acting under secretary of the Air Force March 30.Disbrow will take over for Eric Fanning who was recently appointed as chief of staff for Secretary of Defense Ash Carter."Lisa Disbrow is already a tremendous asset to our Air Force

AF Reserve celebrates 67 years of service

For many Airmen, April 14 will be just another Tuesday. But to members of the Air Force Reserve, it will be a day to reflect on how each and every one contributes to the Air Force mission.On April 14, 1948, the Army Air Corps Reserve transferred to the Air Force, officially becoming the Air Force

AF's updated policy further promotes tobacco-free environments

The Air Force has led the military in advancing innovative tobacco control policies, such as the tobacco-free medical campus and prohibiting tobacco use outside "designated tobacco areas." Now, an updated Air Force instruction, published in March, seeks to further reduce health impacts from smoking,

April issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The April 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:- 445th FSS team

From stripes to bars...445th ASTS Airman receives commission