SecAF and CSAF discuss changes to active, reserve mix to Congress

The Air Force's two top leaders discussed planned adjustments to the Air Force's active and reserve components during a congressional hearing here March 14.During testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Defense, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force

Basic Military Training needs Reserve instructors

Click, clack. Click, clack. You hear the taps on the boots colliding with the pavement, in a rhythmic pattern coming towards you. Your spine stiffens, and you notice the shadow of the Smokey the Bear hat looming over your shoulder, you immediately know you are in the presence of the one who taught

Air Force Reserve plans to change about 3,000 jobs in FY13

The Air Force Reserve announced about 3,000 job changes on March 6 that will realign affected reservists into growing new career fields and help the Total Force reduce manning by 9,900 Airmen in fiscal 2013. As some Air Force reservists have to move or travel to new jobs, the Air Force Reserve plans

445th Airlift Wing photographer wins at AFRC level

Senior Airman Mikhail Berlin, 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs photographer, won first place in three categories in the 2011 Air Force Reserve Command Media Contest and earned second place in the Photographer of the Year category. The announcement was made Feb. 27.Berlin took first place in three

445th AW March Spotlight performer

Rank/NameSenior Airman Jennifer GodseyUnit445th Civil Engineer SquadronDuty TitleFirefighter HometownDayton, OhioCivilian JobPolice Officer, City of DaytonEducationAssociate degree in criminal justiceCareer GoalTo excel in my career field; gain the most knowledge and training to provide the best

445th MXS wins 4th Air Force award

The 445th Maintenance Squadron's fabrication flight has been selected as the 2011 Maintenance Section of the Year at the 4th Air Force level. The announcement was made Feb. 10.The fabrication flight is responsible for aircraft structural maintenance. The flight consists of three sections; aircraft

445th Airlift Wing CGO of the Quarter

Capt. Randolph Gantt has been selected as the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, first quarter. The captain is a flight commander assigned to the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.Gantt directly contributed to the wing's C-17s delivery of 1,082 tons of cargo and 1,036

4th Air Force vice commander visits the 445th Airlift Wing

445th Maintenance Group conducts mega training

The 445th Maintenance Group conducted their fourth annual mega training session during both February unit training assemblies to provide them with the necessary training that the Air Force requires, as well as the necessary training that their jobs require. Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Emberton,

445th Airlift Wing Winter Wingman Day