Motocross demonstration wows crowd at WPAFB

Photo essay: 445th MXG launches four C-17s during ATSO training

The 445th Airlift Wing launched four C-17 Globemaster III aircraft within five minutes of each other in conjunction with the 445th Maintenance Group's ATSO - ability to survive and operate - training exercise July 14, 2012. The exercise tested the response of Airmen to chemical and conventional

Bellbrook student named base AFRC youth of the year

A 445th Airlift Wing youth was honored as the 2012 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Air Force Reserve Command, Youth of the Year June 2.Cayla Destefani, daughter of Maj. Charles Destefani, 445th Airlift Wing inspector general, is a student at Bellbrook High School.  Cayla received this honor from

445th AW July Spotlight performer

Rank/NameTech. Sgt. Scott SpielmanUnit445th Maintenance SquadronDuty TitleC-17 Aircraft Maintenance CraftsmanHometownCanton, OhioCivilian JobAir Reserve Technician; President of Rally North America Charities, LLCEducationBachelor's degree in technical management from DeVry University (Summa Cum

Mass C-17 aircraft launch part of 445th Airlift Wing training event

Reserve loadmasters eligible for voluntary limited recall

Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard loadmasters may be eligible to apply for a limited period recall to extended active duty, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The loadmaster career field is chronically undermanned, said Senior Master Sgt. Marvin Daugherty, AFPC accessions branch

July issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The July 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:- Dedication to

445th Airlift Wing supports Dayton VA picnic

Approximately two dozen 445th Airlift Wing members, including Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Peri Rogowski, 445th AW command chief, served food and visited with 250 veterans and staff members at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio, June 2, 2012.

Appointment of Command for 445th Force Support Squadron

Dedication to high standards makes Master Sgt. two-time award winner

"This is a team award," said Master Sgt. Mark Lyle. "Someone has to stand up front to accept the award, but without my outstanding team, there would be no award--I am blessed to have such a good support system, in both the 445th Airlift Wing and the 88th Air Base Wing." After competing against all