Fairborn Chamber of Commerce visits 445th AW

October issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The October 2011 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:- Remembering

87th APS experts in pallet building

Balancing force top priority say senior Air Force leaders

Finding the right balance of regular, Reserve and Guard component forces is the key to future Air Force capabilities and budget cuts, said senior leaders at the Air Force Association 2011 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, on Sept. 19.More than 8,000 attended the conference at the

President proclaims Sept 18-24 as ESGR Week

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, announced President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 18-24 as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. In the 10 years of continuous military operations since Sept. 11, 2001, employers

National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Wright-Patt

C-17 celebrates 20th Anniversary of first flight

The C-17 Globemaster, celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first flight on Sept. 15th with a luncheon and re-enactment. The high-wing, 4-engine, military-transport aircraft, has tackled distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions, worldwide, since the

Leaders issue Air Force birthday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On September 18, 1947, our nation established the United States Air Force, thus

Remembering lost lives, 445th AW commemorates Sept. 11

Sept.11, 2011 was a solemn day of remembrance for 445th Airlift Wing members. A formation of more than 200 Airmen came to observe the Sept. 11 tragedy in a remembrance ceremony in front of building 4010.Lt. Col. David Leist, 445th AW Chaplain Corps, head chaplain, gave a word of prayer during the

445th CGO of the Quarter, third quarter

Capt. Frank Saul, has been selected as the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, third quarter. He is an instructor pilot assigned to the 89th Airlift Squadron.Saul is an advanced instrument graduate and is responsible for teaching the latest procedures involving world-wide