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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  • Carter's message to DOD workforce

    Ash Carter, who was sworn in as the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, and laid out his top priorities in a message to the Defense Department workforce.Carter's message reads as follows:To all Department of Defense personnel:I am honored to become your Secretary of Defense. I am proud to lead men

  • Senate Confirms Carter as 25th Secretary of Defense

    The U.S. Senate Feb 12 confirmed former Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter as the 25th secretary of defense.Two days after the Senate Armed Services Committee voted unanimously to approve Carter's nomination, the full Senate, in a 93-5 affirmative vote, confirmed President Barack Obama's nominee

  • Black ice is a hard-to-see road hazard

    One of the deadliest hazards that drivers have to contend with during the winter months -- black ice  -- is one they should be aware of. Drivers should know what to do if they encounter black ice while on the road.What you should do if you hit black ice:› As soon as your car begins to slide on black

  • Our military presidents

    This year's Presidents' Day will be celebrated on Feb. 16, 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 ever

  • CY16 EDEB Invitation to Apply

    The CY16 Enlisted Developmental Education Board will convene May 18 at the Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.Both the Invitation to Apply and EDEB Application can be found on myPers  located under the red "News Alert" tab or on the vPC Dashboard under the "Actions Request"

  • ARPC prepares for additional Reserve positions

    Officials at the Air Force Reserve Command from Robins AFB, Georgia, announced this morning the possible restoration of 2,100 manpower positions to the Air Force Reserve, which would increase the Air Force Reserve's presence in a number of mission areas.The Department of Defense budget request for

  • President's Budget Request restores manpower to the Air Force Reserve

    The Department of Defense budget request for fiscal year 2016 includes a number of proposed changes for the Air Force Reserve.If enacted into law, the DOD budget request would restore 2,100 manpower positions to the Air Force Reserve and increase the Air Force Reserve's presence in a number of

  • 445 AW showcases C-17, aeromedical evac mission

    A crew of eight had the opportunity to share an ongoing 445 Airlift Wing mission with members of local media here recently. Four 89th Airlift Squadron pilots, three loadmasters, and one crew chief teamed up to complete the Dec 31-Jan 4 trip across the globe, showcasing the versatility of the C-17 by

  • Former naval officer addresses Yellow Ribbon trainees

    A former Navy officer who's also a military spouse led Air Force Reservists and their loved ones in weekend discussions about communication challenges posed by deployments."Having bad communication does not make you a bad person, it happens to everyone," said Chip Lutz, who retired as a lieutenant

  • 445th Airlift Wing February Spotlight Performer

    Rank/Name:    Senior Airman Caleb SmithUnit:            445th Logistics Readiness SquadronDuty Title:     Logistics PlannerHometown:   Beavercreek, OhioCivilian Job:  Full- time studentEducation:    Beavercreek High School graduate and currently attending Wright State University, majoring in