CES participates in annual heavy equipment training

Members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron completed a portion of their annual heavy equipment operation training at the 88th Air Base Wing CES building July 13, 2014.Every year, each member of the 445 CES must recertify in safe heavy equipment operation to remain knowledgeable in their career

Change of close out dates and elimination of change of reporting official report phase-out begins with technical sergeants

The chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force announced in July a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion system which will focus on ensuring job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.Announced changes will be

445th Airlift Wing CGO of the Quarter, third quarter

First Lt. Cassidy Helregel, 89th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, is the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, third quarter. Helregel flew six airlift missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, logging 77 combat and combat support hours. He flew more than 320 hours,

445th Airlift Wing SNCO of the Quarter, third quarter

Senior Master Sgt. Brian Robinette, 445th Maintenance Squadron propulsion craftsman, is the 445th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Quarter, third quarter. Robinette forecasted five workloads needing maintenance on five engine changes and 52 Home Station Check inspections, resulting in 100 percent

445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, third quarter

Staff Sgt. Michelle Helregel, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron aerospace medicine services journeyman, is the 445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, third quarter. Helregel restricted the squadron's newcomer's flight, decreasing in-processing time by 300 percent and saving more than $10,000 in

445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, third quarter

Senior Airman Chelsea Eldridge, 445th Maintenance Squadron personnel journeyman, is the 445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, third quarter. Eldridge processed monthly Unit Training Assembly Participation System sign-in and end-of-drill export with zero discrepancies. She helped build CSS

SAPR orientation provides cohesion across Air Force

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response coordinators from each Air Force major command attended the first three-day orientation and training here, July 29 -31, to discuss issues and innovations with Air Force SAPR top leaders and subject matter experts. "The purpose of this training was to bring

445th Airlift Wing August Spotlight Performer

Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Jamie HarrisUnit: 445th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Aircraft HydraulicsHometown: West Liberty, Ky.Civilian Job: Air Reserve TechnicianEducation: Bachelor of Science degree in entrepreneurship/business administrationHobbies: Running, Crossfit, outdoor family

445 LRS heads to South Carolina for annual tour

445 AMXS augments Ramstein AB maintainers

Europe's only fully maintenance capable base benefited from an influx of experience as 20 maintainers from the 445th traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to serve annual tour time July 7-21. During their two-week stay, 445th maintainers launched, recovered, and repaired C-17 Globemaster IIIs and