October issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The October 2014 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:- 89th

445th Airlift Wing wraps up medical readiness exercise

The 445th Airlift Wing honed its medical readiness skills during a wing-wide training exercise Sept. 13 and 14 at the Calamityville, National Center for Medical Readiness in Fairborn, Ohio.Approximately 400 members took part in this year's scenario-driven disaster response exercise designed to test

ISR agency remembers, honors its legacy

 Four of the most influential leaders of the Air Force intelligence community were forever enshrined into the heritage of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency, during a ceremony here Sept. 27.Retired Chief Master Sgts. Ronald Davey and Michael Meermans and retired

445 AW Airmen participate in Weed and Seed Morale Day

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. Also, 2,240 men in the U.S. are expected to get

445 AW Honor Guard Airmen win AFRC awards

Two reservists assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing have received Air Force Reserve Command awards for their honor guard service. Master Sgt. Mark Lyle, superintendent of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base honor guard, has been named the 2014 Air Force Reserve Command Program Manager of the Year and

Proclamation recognizes employer support

President Obama signed a proclamation Sept. 19 declaring the National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week.The week of Sept. 21-27 recognizes the important contributions employers have made in supporting the military service of their National Guard and Reserve employees."Throughout our

Combined Federal Campaign launches Oct. 1

The Combined Federal Campaign will begin its Miami Valley campaign Oct. 1 and run through Nov. 14 this year. Established in 1961, the CFC promotes and supports philanthropy though a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing federal employees with the opportunity to

Leaders sign Total Force Aircrew Management charter

Leaders of the Air Force and the Air Reserve Component gathered for an Aircrew Summit to sign the Total Force Aircrew Management Charter Sept. 18 at the Air Force Association convention.Lt.. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, director, Air National Guard, Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force, Gen.

Air Force Reserve adapts to new AEF Construct

The Air Force's re-designed Air Expeditionary Force construct will modify how reservists mobilize for contingencies and support combatant commander. The new AEF construct, scheduled to start in October, is intended to make deployments more predicable for reservists and improve opportunities for them