445th Airlift Wing leadership travel to Capitol Hill

Air Force announces force structure changes for FY 2011

The Air Force announced May 11 proposed force structure realignments for fiscal year 2011. For Wright-Patterson's workforce, the total impact is an increase of 953 civilian, an increase of 279 military, and a decrease of 32 Air Force Reserve Command part-time "drill" military authorizations.The Air

VA officials cutting insurance premiums for families

Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced here that military members insuring their families under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, which is administered by the VA, will have reduced out-of-pocket expenses beginning July 1."VA hopes these reductions will allow more military

89th Airlift Squadron siblings share passion for flying

Two brothers assigned to the 89th Airlift Squadron share not only a blood connection but a passion for flying. Capt. Matt Judd, pilot, and Staff Sergeant Chris Judd, loadmaster, are both happy to be assigned to the same unit."Having my brother here in the unit was weird at first but now it feels

445th Airlift Wing Youth of the Year announced

The youth of a 445th Logistics Readiness Airman was selected as the wing's Youth of the Year 2009 during the 445th Airlift Wing's Annual Awards Banquet May 1. This is the first time the award has been presented at the wing.Thomas Ozio, son of Chief Master Sgt. Shirley Ozio, was presented the award

445th Airlift Wing Spouse of the Year announced

The spouse of a 445th Security Forces reservist was selected as the wing's Spouse of the Year 2009 during the 445th Airlift Wing's Annual Awards Banquet May 1. This is the first time the award has been presented at the wing.Mrs. Lenore Myers, wife of Master Sgt. Greg Myers, was presented the award

New commander for the 445th Maintenance Squadron

445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron prepares for training flight

445th LRS reservist takes command of the 506 ELRS

A 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron officer currently deployed with the 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron took command of the unit during a change of command ceremony at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, April 21.Lt. Col. Joseph Savage took command of the 506 ELRS from Lt. Col. Charles

Air Force Reserve units see changes in command this spring

Several Air Force Reserve Command senior officers are moving to new assignments this spring. The changes include the following:Maj. Gen. Howard N. Thompson from deputy to the chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, to chief of staff of U.S. Northern Command, Peterson AFB,