Nominations for 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award due

Nominations for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is due January 19, 2015. The Freedom Award is the Nation's highest honor presented to civilian employers for exceptional support of their

Roll up a sleeve, help patients in need

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is encouraging all service members to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015.National Blood Donor Month recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to

The Post 9/11 GI Bill: how to apply, transfer benefits

Editor's note: this process applies to Air Force Reservists only. Members of the Air National Guard should refer to their retention office for information on how they can apply, transfer benefits.The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a great benefit for Reservists to utilize when they, or a family member, wish

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