Photo essay: 445th Security Forces Squadron trains hard

The 445th Security Forces Squadron conducted weapons maneuver exercises during a squadron exercise Oct. 1, 2011 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Click here for the slideshow featuring the various maneuvers the SFS participated in.

Air Force building the future force

Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce

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CJCS outlines themes for tenure in letter to the joint force

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined what he sees as key themes for his time as Chairman in a letter to the joint force dated Oct. 1, 2011:It is an honor to be the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue

445th Airlift Wing to host C-5 farewell ceremony

The 445th Airlift Wing is hosting a C-5 Galaxy Farewell Ceremony and Open House Oct. 14 here in hangar 4016. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. followed by the open house. This is the last chance to see the C-5 up close and personal before they are no longer at Wright-Patt as the wing continues to

445th C-5 era comes to an end

The Lockheed-Martin C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft fleet reached the end of the final chapter in its rich history with the 445th Airlift Wing when Lt. Col. Eric A. Piel, 89th Airlift Squadron pilot, commanded the wing's last C-5 flight here Sept. 28."The C-5 was a good plane," said Piel. "It handled

445th AW October Spotlight performer

Rank/NameStaff Sgt. Christopher R JuddUnit89th Airlift SquadronDuty TitleC-17 Globemaster III LoadmasterHometownCenterville, OhioCivilian JobNone EducationCenterville High School Class of 2004Career GoalTo gain knowledge and experience to become the best loadmaster I can, and tofurther my Air Force

445th AES NCO pepped to Chief

89th Airlift Squadron change of command

Final C-5 mission at 445th Airlift Wing