C-5 and the sunrise

Tipping the scales for the 445th Airlift Wing's heaviest move

The 445th Airlift Wing aircrew took off on a C-5 aircraft for a first time heavy duty cargo mission to transport the Advance SEAL Delivery System (ASDS), a type of Navy submarine, Dec. 11. "This will be the most interesting thing I have ever hauled, it's usually pallets," Capt. Adam Fink, 89th

C-5 support for Operation Enduring Freedom continues

Air Force reservists continue their support for Operation Enduring Freedom. On a recent flight to Germany on December 8, the aircrew from the 445th Airlift Wing transported equipment and supplies. This was the 33rd mission to Germany in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since the beginning of

The most wonderful time of the year with veterans

Singer Andy Williams recorded "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" back in the 60's and it remains one of the most popular Christmas songs today. That famous song and many others were heard at the 13th annual holiday party for the residents and patients of the Veterans Administration Nursing

445th Maintenance Squadron Manufactures Intricate Display

One day they're building a huge C-5 Galaxy tire cart holding seven 180 pound tires from scratch, and the next day they're creating a one-of-a-kind display that requires intricate engraving techniques and attention to minute detail. The shift from huge to tiny almost seems like a contradiction but

Maintenance crews take aim at Old Man Winter

Reservist goes to school with a military message

There was a small military invasion that affected about 200 children at Alton Darby Elementary School, Hilliard, Ohio, on Nov. 12. Okay, so it was just Staff Sgt. Terry Reisinger, chaplain's assistant with the 445th Airlift Wing, giving a Veterans Day presentation to 4th and 5th graders, but it was

Fire suppression system releases mountains of foam

A final fire suppression foam test was conducted in the 445th Airlift Wing's new Fuel System Maintenance Hangar Nov. 15, 2007. The test was the last step before the hangar was officially turned over to the wing from the contractors. The fire system can cover 90% of the hangers' floor with foam in a

A 445th Airlift Wing C-5 on the ramp at sunrise

445th Airlift Wing Leaders serve good food to airmen

       Commanders and First Sergeants served up lunch at the Pitsenbarger Dining Facility during the scarlet UTA Nov. 4.        The wing's top brass served up roast turkey, roast beef, baked ham, shrimp cocktail, French Onion Soup and hot sandwiches.        This is something that the wings