Photo essay: 445 AW Annual Award Banquet winners

The 445th Airlift Wing Annual Award Banquet was held Jan. 8 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Click here for the slideshow featuring the winnersThe following nominees were selected as the winners of their applicable category;- Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Emily Temple,

Teen seeks to start leadership council at the 445th Airlift Wing

A teenager is interested in starting a teen leadership council at the 445th Airlift Wing to help other teens share their experiences about growing up in an Air Force Reserve family. Celestia Starner, daughter of Senior Master Sgt. Tommy Starner, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, became motivated to

Losing It: How one young woman shed more than 120 pounds to join the Air Force Reserve

She hated looking at herself in the mirror.While many complimented her sweet nature and beautiful smile, Santana Austin didn't feel pretty. As a child, she'd always struggled with her weight, but by the time she was 17, she was wearing a size 24 pants. Slowed down by the extra weight she carried on

EXPANDING their horizons

They were like kids at a candy store in their eagerness to try out equipment, test ladders, taking photos and basically just enjoy an afternoon touring Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Dayton Gems professional hockey team visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Jan. 4, touring the base

Get 1 Now program offers two free tickets to see Kid Rock

For those who like to rock, mark the calendar for Jan. 29, 2011. Reservists can obtain two complimentary VIP tickets*, and a backstage photo with Kid Rock, who is scheduled to perform at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, Fairborn, Ohio, at 7:00 p.m., through a partnership with the Air Force Reserve's Get

445th Airlift Wing January Spotlight Performer

Rank/name: Senior Airman Joshua BuckUnit: 445th Force Support SquadronDuty Title: Personnel SpecialistHometown: Dayton, OhioCivilian Job: Personnel SpecialistEducation: Pursuing a degree in chemistry at Wright State UniversityCareer Goal: To become an Air Force dentist  Hobbies: Traveling, reading

Gates Reveals Budget Efficiencies, Reinvestment Possibilities

The Defense Department has found $154 billion in efficiencies over the next five years and will be able to invest $70 billion of that saved money in more deserving accounts, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.The secretary announced the savings and reinvesting of the efficiencies during a

January issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The January issue of the Buckeye Flyer is now available. The Buckeye Flyer is the official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing and includes eight pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to the 445th Airlift Wing and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories this month include:-- Wing colonel

Dayton Gems visit the 445th Airlift Wing

TRICARE officials warn about the dangers of holiday drinking

Accidents related to drunken and drugged driving claim the lives of thousands of Americans each year.TRICARE officials would like to remind beneficiaries to ensure their holiday season is relaxing, enjoyable and peaceful by remembering to drink in moderation and encouraging their loved ones to do