New, enhanced VA benefits provided to caregivers of veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs officials are launching the first of a series of new and enhanced services supporting family caregivers of seriously ill and injured veterans. In May 2010, President Obama signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 legislation authorizing VA

Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

Air Force officials said despite a reduction in the top line request, combat capabilities and balance will remain focal points in the Air Force's portion of the president's fiscal 2012 budget presented here Feb 14.The total Air Force budget request for FY12 is $166.3 billion, down from $170.8

445th Airlift Wing promotions

Congratulations to all of our enlisted members who were recently promoted.AirmanMatthew Hemingway, 87th Aerial Port SquadronJordan Wells, 445th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman 1st ClassChristopher Andrews, 445th Aeromedical Staging SquadronTrenton Bruner, 445th Aeromedical Staging SquadronEric Cohen,

Officials certify first aircraft for biofuel usage

The C-17 Globemaster III was recently certified for unlimited usage of hydroprocessed blended biofuels known as hydrotreated renewable jet fuels, officials said here Feb. 9. "This certification marks the Air Force's first platform to be fully certified using an HRJ blend," said Dr. Kevin Geiss, the

Teen leadership summit applications being accepted

Teenage family members of 445th Airlift Wing Airmen are encouraged to apply for one of three Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Teen leadership summits taking place this summer.The summits are open to 14- to 18-year-old dependent teens of current Air Force Reserve members. Applications include

445th OSS first sergeant heads to California

She's not going to miss Ohio's freezing cold winters. But Master Sgt. Karen Stanley-Wolfe will definitely miss the men and women she's served with as the 445th Operations Support Flight first sergeant. She's taking an Active Guard/Reserve assignment at March Air Reserve Base in California beginning

Servicing the C-5 Galaxy

445th Airlift Wing February Spotlight Performer

Rank/name: Tech. Sgt. Chris FallonUnit: 445th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Dedicated crew chiefHometown: Springfield, OhioCivilian Job: Air Reserve Technician (Crew Chief C-5 Galaxy)Education: Three years at Urbana University pursuing a degree in education with a concentration in

NCO Leadership Development Course important to career

The 445th Education and Training office offers a course for noncommissioned officers who want to get a step up to further their careers. The NCO Leadership Development Course is that stepping stone, providing crucial and life-long benefits.Developed in 1989, the NCOLDC was created when Air Force

February issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The February 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:- C-17