Digging out from the snow

AF government travel cards receive tech upgrade

Beginning this month, Citibank is issuing chip and PIN-enabled government travel cards (GTC) to new card applicants, individuals whose cards will expire in 2015 and individuals who have reported lost or stolen cards.This is the first phase in a multi-phased rollout, which will enhance the security

January issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The January 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:- Flag raising

DOD releases 2015 military pay, compensation rates

The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members Dec. 22, with most service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay.The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing (BAH), basic allowance for subsistence (BAS), and the cost of

87 APS visits children's hospital

ARPC announces colonel promotions

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials here announced results for the 2014 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Colonel Promotion Selection Boards Dec. 24, 2014.The selection boards convened at the center Oct. 6, 2014 to determine those officers qualified to assume the next higher grade. Board members

445th Airlift Wing supports local Toys for Tots campaign

Program helps Reservists transition to civilian jobs

Reservists serving on orders for 180 consecutive days or longer are required to participate in the Transition Assistance Program.TAP is designed to help Airmen transition back to the civilian sector and understand all of the benefits available to them following their military service. It consists of

'Tis the season to drink responsibly

 It's that time of year when holiday parties and late night celebrations begin to fill our calendars and we look forward to spending time with family and friends to celebrate our own special reasons for the season.Every Christmas Eve, I celebrate my life and I give thanks for being able to share the

445 AW Airmen help Marines hand out toys