Staff Sgts. Robert Gibson and Joshua Sweetman, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put out an aircraft structural fire during live-fire training, Sept. 9, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eight members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services teamed up with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a live-fire training exercise, Sept. 9, 2022.

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  • Before You Send That Email, What About Encryption and Digital Signatures?

    During the WPAFB Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) (8~12 Sep 2014), DISA inspectors may ask you about encrypting and digitally signing email messages. We use these tools to preserve the confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity of information sent across the network, such as through

  • SecAF: Total force readiness has atrophied

    While elements of the Air Force are always prepared to meet the country's readiness needs, total force readiness has deteriorated, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James told the Defense Writers Group here June 18.Nearing the six-month mark of her term as the Air Force's top official, James touched

  • Fitness program to test Airmen physically, mentally

    Airmen at 18 installations, including Buckley Air Force Base, will see a new era of physical fitness as the Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Services introduces the Air Force Team Cohesion Challenge.The pilot program, built around special operations training, is designed to teach

  • Gridiron girls: Reserve, guard servicewomen break barriers

    Whether they're headed down field for a touchdown reception or down range on a deployment, three Indiana military women are creating a level-playing field in all aspects of their lives. Leslie "Legs" Nance, Jenessa "Mighty" Anderson and Christa "Dirty" Martini are all members of the U.S. military's

  • AF implements new feedback process July 1

    In a recent message to Airmen, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody and Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III announced plans to begin implementing a more comprehensive Air Force evaluation system for officers and enlisted members. The first step in the process will be the July 1

  • CMSAF Roll Call: Why We Serve?

    The Air Force's top senior enlisted Airman released the latest installment of Roll Call, encouraging Airmen to think about, "why they serve.""It is a privilege to be an Airman, and an honor to defend our nation," said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody. "We can never forget

  • 445th AW revitalizes Key Spouse Program

    Members of the 445th Airlift Wing are actively engaged across the globe in a variety of missions. For many, the stress of the ops tempo can be heightened by concerns for family left behind. An Air Force program is being revitalized here to ensure that those family members receive continuous contact