September issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The September 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:- Going

AFRC announces fiscal year medical award winners

Air Force Reserve Command announced winners of the fiscal year 2010 medical awards Aug. 22.Master Sgt. Stephanie Strickland, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron instructor and examiner, was selected as the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Aeromedical Evacuation Technician Senior

Wright-Patterson offers shelter from Hurricane Irene

More than thirty aircraft from bases across the eastern seaboard flew to Wright-Patterson Aug. 27 and 28 to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Irene. An inland location and plenty of parking space makes the base an ideal location to protect Department of Defense assets. Members from the 88th Air Base Wing

Reserve pilot spearheads Air Force's efforts to go green

A historic agreement, introduced by a Reserve pilot from the 317th Airlift Squadron, between the Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration establishes procedures for pilots called optimized profile descent, which will reduce noise, fuel costs and emissions effective Aug

AFMC Command Chief visits the 445th Airlift Wing

445th AW donates school supplies, clothing for children

445th AW lieutenant colonel promotions announced

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar 2011 Air Force Reserve Line and Health Professions Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards Aug. 23. These boards selected more than 500 Citizen Airmen for promotion.The selection boards determined those officers best

Caring for People Survey results provide insight

More than 100,000 total force Airmen voiced their opinions in the online Caring for People survey conducted from Dec. 1, 2010 to Jan. 3, 2011. After experts performed a comprehensive analysis, officials have released results to force support leadership. The survey allowed active duty, Guard and

Historic logo painted on 445th AW C-17

The 445th Maintenance Squadron painted a new logo on the tail of one of the wing's C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug. 18. The logo was of the historic Wright Flyer."I don't think there could be a better logo for this unit than the Wright Flyer," said Senior Master Sgt. Richard Burkheiser, 445th MXS

Active Duty vs. Reserve Softball Challenge a "hit" with fans