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

    Master Sgt. David Reagan, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron unit training manager, is the 445th Airlift Wing's NCO of the Quarter. As the UTM, Reagan is responsible for 108 Airmen in seven AFSCs. He served as the UTM for the wing's education office, overseeing 659 Airmen in upgrade training. The

  • 445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, fourth quarter

    Senior Airman Jaymes Cardwell, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing's Airman of the Quarter. Cardwell launched and recovered 53 AE training missions, supporting the readiness of 80 squadron members. He helped with the training and implementation of AE

  • 445th AW November Spotlight Performer

    Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Lawrence HeningerUnit: 445th Security Forces Squadron Duty Title: Radio telephone operatorHometown: Toledo, OhioCivilian Job: Full time college student; part-time cookEducation: Currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical EngineeringHobbies: I normally don't have a lot of free

  • 445 AW Airmen received PEP promotions

    Four members of the 445th Airlift Wing were recognized for their hard work and leadership when the results of the Promotion Enhancement Program were released Sept. 9, 2012.The Promotion Enhancement Program is a commander' s program designed to promote outstanding and well-deserving reservists who

  • 445th Airlift Wing supports Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

    Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, flew a C-17 Globemaster III to March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Nov. 1 to pick up personnel and equipment to aid in relief efforts of Hurricane Sandy.Twenty-six workers from Southern California Edison utility company and five

  • Airmen 'lean forward' to support East Coast relief efforts

    In the wake of President Obama's call for the federal government to "lean forward" in response to the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy, Airmen from across the country are answering the call. Aircraft and crews from 12 active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve bases across the nation

  • Reservists can carry leave balance after training tours

    In a "one-step-at-a-time" approach, Air Force officials have a new program for reservists to save and carryover leave time from year to year beginning Nov. 1.Reservists performing duty under the Reserve Personnel Appropriation or RPA orders may now "save" their leave for future use. Prior to this

  • Annual 445 AW chili cook-off raises money for CFC

    Snow flurries and a cold Ohio breeze didn't stop more than 60 people attending the 445th Airlift Wing's annual chili cook-off Oct. 31 in Bldg. 4026. This annual tradition has been going strong for more than 10 years and raises money for the Combined Federal Campaign. This year's cook-off netted

  • November issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

    The November 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:- 445 AW