Joint Credit: It Matters

As an Air Force officer do you want to increase your strategic level and critical thinking skills? Garner a greater strategic vision? If the answer is yes, then earning Joint Qualification should be a top priority. Reserve senior leadership has determined that having Reservists gain joint credit and

History in the making at the 445th Airlift Wing

87th APS performs annual training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

445th AW August Spotlight performer

Rank/name Master Sgt. Walter BennettUnit 445th Security Forces SquadronDuty title 445th SFS/Senior Active Guard Reserve memberHometown Orient, OhioCivilian job Active Duty USAF Reservist/AGREducation Bachelor of Science in history/political science, Community College of the Air Force associate

89th AS trains on dirt strip during Global Medic exercise

The 445th Airlift Wing had the opportunity for the first time to employ the semi-prepared runway operations (SPRO) capabilities of one of its own C-17 Globemaster III aircraft May 25. The C-17 participated in Global Medic 2011, redeploying troops and cargo from the Schoonover Landing Zone in Fort

445th Airlift Wing SNCO of the Quarter, third quarter

Senior Master Sgt. Rebecca Spencer, the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of material management, is the Wing's Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, third quarter. Sergeant Spencer directed the reorganization of a 2,000 square foot warehouse space,

445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, third quarter

Tech. Sgt. David Mashburn, a vehicle equipment maintenance craftsman assigned to the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is the Wing's Noncommisioned Officer of the Quarter, third quarter. Sergeant Mashburn organized and supervised 11 global deicers rebuild completion, saving the unit more than 100

445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, third quarter

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Prather, an avionics apprentice assigned to the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is the wing's Airman of the Quarter, third quarter. Airman Prather assisted in more than 20 launch and recovery C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III missions during his seasonal training

445th Civil Engineer Squadron participates in New Horizons training event

August issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The August 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:- Wing welcomes