AFRC commander sends holiday season note

Greetings!From Afghanistan and global operations to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and homeland support, our Air Force Reserve continues to demonstrate excellence. Thank you all for everything you've done this past year.As we celebrate this holiday season, please remember to focus on your family and

December issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The December 2012 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:- Wing

Reservists can nominate their civilian employers for the SECDEF Freedom Award

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Department of Defense's highest award presented to civilian employers for support of their

445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, fourth quarter

Capt. Matthew Judd, 89th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, is the 445th Airlift Wing's Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, fourth quarter. As a pilot scheduler, Judd is responsible for more than 70 pilots, ensuring each pilot remains mission ready. He amassed 247 hours/88 sorties in support of overseas

Transition Assistance Program mandatory for some Reservists

Some Reservists will be required to complete the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program under legislation designed to reduce unemployment among veterans.The updated Transition Assistance Program went into effect Nov. 21. It now requires mandatory pre-separation counseling, an

445 AW reservists, family members, enjoy wing's CFC 5K run

445 AW reservist visits Springfield veterans

Civilians must schedule use or lose leave before Dec. 1

The 2012 civilian employee leave year ends Jan. 12, 2013, and Air Force Personnel Center officials remind civilians that those who have more than the maximum carryover hours of annual leave on that date risk losing their leave.The maximum carryover ceiling is 240 hours for stateside employees, 360

Senior leaders issue holiday safety message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" on Nov. 5. As part of this year's Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign, "Safe-n-Sound," the Air Force's

445th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Quarter, fourth quarter

Master Sgt. Mark Lyle, Superintendent, 445th Airlift Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard, is the 445th Airlift Wing's Senior NCO of the Quarter. During the quarter, Lyle led the 58-member base honor guard program in conducting 625 funerals and 121 ceremonial events. He manages $1.25