445 ASTS conducts Ambus training

AF leaders seek relief from sequestration-level funding

 Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III discussed the damaging effects of sequestration with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations' Defense Subcommittee Feb. 27."Your Air Force is working hard to meet the

March issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The March 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:- Block training

Base Gate to Close for Construction Project

Gate 12A (Air Force Materiel Command gate) in Area A will temporarily close for construction beginning April 3 at 6 p.m.The project is expected to last approximately 21 days, cost around $920,000 and feature enhancements that will improve the security of the base.Fred Tito, a design manager in the

AF senior leaders caution against sequestration

The Air Force's top two leaders justified their service's funding proposal in the fiscal year 2016 President's Budget request to members of the Senate Appropriations Committee during an Air Force posture hearing Feb. 25, in Washington, D.C."Rather than living with sequestration levels, we are coming

445th AW hosts Wingman Day commander's call

Changes to incidental expense reimbursement

Due to recent changes to the Department of Defense's Joint Travel Regulations, miscellaneous and incidental travel expenses will now be paid at the standard rate of $5, regardless of the location and the amount paid.This incidental rate is payable to a traveler without expense itemization or

Reservists to receive high-tech travel cards

In January, the Department of Defense began an upgrade to all Citi Bank Government Travel Charge Cards.The new travel cards will include chip and personal identification number technology; a more secure means of processing credit card transactions.To receive the new cards, Reservists should log-in

Pay dates increase for civilians in 2015

Civilian employees will have 27 pay dates in 2015 compared to the usual 26, so some employees might need to adjust their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution elections to receive the maximum agency matching contributions for 2015.The Internal Revenue Code imposes a limit each year on the amount

Air Force agents prevent online exploitation of children

Child sex crimes are not unique to any particular base but are a perpetual problem across the Air Force and society.Online exploitation of children continues to be a problem and is routinely investigated by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). As part of this effort, AFOSI field