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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. — News

Nov. 6, 2023
CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen

The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security.
Nov. 6, 2023
445th AW, 655th ISRW train on new strike-fire pistol

The 445th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Management, or CATM, held their first Air Force Qualification Course, or AFQC, with the SIG M18 strike-fire pistol, Oct. 15, 2023.
Nov. 3, 2023
Defenders test readiness, combat effectiveness

The 445th Security Forces Squadron conducted a daytime/nighttime base defense exercise at the Warfighting Training Center on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 14-15, 2023.
Nov. 2, 2023
Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff

Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Nov. 2, 2023
November Buckeye Flyer now available

The November 2023 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.
Nov. 1, 2023
89 AS supports flyover

Airmen with the 89th Airlift Squadron take to the field at the Cleveland Browns Stadium, Ohio, after a flyover Oct. 15, 2023. Flyovers provide another avenue for crews to train aboard the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, honing their skills and showcasing the aircraft’s capabilities to millions across
Nov. 1, 2023
Wing's annual pumpkin carving contest

Col. Raymond Smith Jr., 445th Airlift Wing commander, poses with Senior Master Sgt. Mark Gehri, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Group first sergeant, first place pumpkin carving winner, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2023. The 445th Maintenance Squadron and 445th Mission Support Group
Oct. 27, 2023
445th Airlift Wing hosts 2023 Civic Leader Tour

The 445th Airlift Wing hosted Dayton-area civic leaders in conjunction with the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 18-19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and San Antonio.
Oct. 24, 2023
AFGSC, AFRC, ANG Command Chiefs reinforce commitment to Total Force Integration at 2023 ARC Summit

More than 60 senior leaders from across the U.S. Air Force converged on Barksdale AFB to attend AFGSC’s 2023 Air Reserve Component Summit on Aug. 29. The purpose of the event was to reaffirm the continuing relationship that AFGSC has with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command.
Oct. 19, 2023
Wing celebrates families during Family Day 2023

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing, families and friends enjoyed a day of food and fun Sept. 9 at the wing’s annual family day picnic at hangar 4016.

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