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.

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  • “Pallet Spear” innovation saves time, enhances safety

    Two innovative 445th Airlift Wing Airmen are at it again. Staff Sgt. Kirk Laytart, 87th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service representative, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Schnaars, 87th APS air freight representative, previously developed creative solutions relating to base facilities, maintenance, and

  • History Today, June 6: The role of signals intelligence or 'ULTRA' on D-Day

    The term D-Day was a shorthand expression first used in World War I to denote the date an operation was to be launched. In the earlier war, officers also used H-HOUR and M-MINUTE, but these were seldom used in World War II. Because of the scope of the 1944 operation and the momentous stakes, in

  • 445th AES has new commander

    Col. Matthew Muha, 445th Airlift Wing deputy commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Melissa Seacat, incoming 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, during the 445th AES Change of Command ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 4, 2024. Col. Keith Larson, the outgoing

  • Tools to survive summer’s high-risk season

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer has officially kicked off. The mishap prevention campaign runs from Memorial Day Weekend (May 25) through Labor Day (Sept. 2). During this period, Airmen and Guardians historically increase high-risk activities as they venture out visiting friends and family,

  • 101 critical days of summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As the weather improves, outdoor and higher risk activities escalate. By countering identified risky activities through planning, preparation, and response, negative outcomes of activities can be minimized.During the summer season of 2023, the Air and Space

  • June Buckeye Flyer now available

    The June 2024 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.

  • New bike… now what?

    Are you a seasoned rider with a new motorcycle? Below are a few shared tips and tricks to remember as you put miles on your new ride.Dave Brandt, Air Force Safety Center’s Motorcycle Safety Program manager, provided insights and tips for any rider with less than one year of experience on their