Congress reviews Air Force Budget Plans

Senior Air Force leaders were on Capitol Hill to testify and answer questions about funding priorities and fleet reductions announced in early March as part of the FY15 Air Force budget request. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) led the hearing at the Senate Appropriations

445 AW recognized during 2013 AFRC media contest

Three individuals from the 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office won in their applicable categories in the 2013 Air Force Reserve Command Media Contest. The announcement was made March 11.Tech. Sgt. Frank Oliver, photographer, took first place for AFRC Outstanding New Photographer. He also won

Physical training uniform shortages through summer

Airmen trying to keep chilly temperatures from affecting their workout may have a difficult time finding the Air Force improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, pants and jackets this spring and summer.The new issued IPTU is made with a softer fabric and will replace the legacy physical training

445th Airlift Wing April Spotlight Performer

Rank/NameTech. Sgt. Anthony SpringerUnit445th Airlift Wing Public AffairsDuty TitlePhotojournalistHometownKettering, OhioCivilian JobComputer Support ManagerEducationBeavercreek High School; currently pursuing Community College of the Air Force degree in multimedia production services

445 AW recruiters support local JROTC drill meet

April issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The April 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:- C-17 crew

445th Airman is WPAFB Honor Guard Member of the Year

Staff Sgt. Brandon Spence, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron structures apprentice, has been selected as the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard Member of the Year. The announcement was made March 7 during the 2013 Team Wright-Patterson awards banquet held at the Wright-Patt Club. The Wright

445 AW commanders "Serve It Up" to wing Airmen

445 FSS Services Flight helping the hungry

SecAF discusses service's top priorities

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James today provided a congressional panel with an overview of her top priorities for the Air Force. Joined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, James laid out the framework for her three top priorities for the House Appropriations Committee's defense