445th ASTS conducts annual tour at base medical center

Protective gear key to motorcycle safety

As rising temperatures chase away the Ohio winter chill, some 445th Airlift Wing personnel may choose motorcycles over cars for their daily commute. Military riders, however, must adhere to mandatory safety guidelines while in military status.Motorcycle safety training, available off base, is

Senior leaders to retire, transfer

The Office of Air Force Reserve announced the following senior leader actions May 2:- Brig. Gen. Pamela Milligan from vice commander of 4th Air Force, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., to retirement.- Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller from deputy director for Partnership Strategy, Joint Staff, Washington,

Hagel to make furlough decision soon, press secretary says

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will make a decision soon on the scope of civilian furloughs in response to sequestration spending cuts, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today.Hagel is reviewing analysis on the budget "and he'll reach a decision in the near future," Little told

Total force readiness topic of Capitol Hill testimony

Senior leaders from the active-duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve were on Capitol Hill here April 24th to discuss the impact of sequestration on Total Force readiness.In written and oral testimony, they reconfirmed the Air Force's commitment to serving America's long-term

May issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The May 2013 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:- PHAP credited with

Energy drinks may pose danger to heart, health

Consuming energy drinks can cause blood pressure to skyrocket and an irregular heartbeat, according to a recent study by the American Heart Association.The study, presented last month during an AHA conference, showed a critical interval of the heart's rhythm extends by drinking energy drinks. When

PHAP credited with saving Airman's life: Part 2 of 2

Alcohol abuse is becoming a norm for people in the United States. Approximately 1 out of 6 people have a drinking problem and approximately 80,000 deaths are attributable to excessive alcohol use each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Tech. Sgt. Todd Walsh, 445th

Saving lives one pint at a time

Airmen build morale during 445th Wingman Day

To emphasize the importance of resiliency and the Wingman Concept, the Airmen of the 445th Airlift Wing took part in their annual Wingman Day during the April 7 unit training assembly. During Wingman Day, each unit partakes in activities meant to encourage camaraderie and improve resilience. From