445th Airmen test under new fitness standards

The July unit training assembly was not a routine month for reservists from the 445th Airlift Wing taking their annual physical fitness test. It was the first time wing Airmen had to take their fitness test under the new Air Force fitness standards.The Air Force's new fitness standards were deemed

DOD Announces School Year 2010/2011 Child Care Fee Policy

The Department of Defense announced today the school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy. The policy will adjust fee ranges in child care programs across the services and will be implemented no later than Sept. 30, 2010. Changes will impact families who have children enrolled in DoD child

445th Maintenance Group wingmen in action

August issue of the Buckeye Flyer now available

The August 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 and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories this month include:-- Airmen test under new fitness standards--

445th AW Reservist recognized at Reds ceremony

A reservist assigned to the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron was recognized along with three other Airmen and their families at the July 31 Cincinnati Reds pre-game ceremony during Wright Patterson Air Force Base Military Appreciation Day.Tech. Sgt. Joe Heitzenrater, and his two sons, Mario and Luke,

445th Airlift Wing awarded Raincross Trophy

The 445th Airlift Wing was awarded the Raincross Trophy July 22 at the 12th annual Raincross Trophy dinner hosted by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce held at the Riverside Convention Center, in Riverside, Calif. The dinner was held in conjunction with the Fourth Air Force Senior Leader's

445th AMXS softball team "a hit"

When they are not on the flightline, several members of the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron can be found on the softball field competing against other base intramural softball teams during the summer.Master Sgt. Brock Felgenhauer and Tech. Sgt. John Stevens, both from the 445th Aircraft

Air Force Academy cadets enjoy time at the 445th Airlift Wing

Active duty takes on Reservists in softball game

The third annual Air Force Sergeants Association Active Duty vs. Reserves Softball Challenge was held here July 24 with the active duty team earning another win in their book.One notable play was by Tech. Sgt. Greg Sparks, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, who hit an in-the-park home run for the

445 AW financial advisor addresses Association of Military Comptrollers