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Staff Sgts. Robert Gibson and Joshua Sweetman, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, put out an aircraft structural fire during live-fire training, Sept. 9, 2022 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eight members of the 445th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services teamed up with the 788th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department for a live-fire training exercise, Sept. 9, 2022.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • City of Fairborn flies high on a C-5

    In recognition of the City of Fairborn's rich history of supporting the military community at Wright-Patterson and promoting aviation, the 445th Airlift Wing officially dedicated a C-5 Galaxy October 29, 2007. The flightline ceremony was held under a brilliant sky that, fittingly, was crystal clear.

  • Sports Gear Jump Starts Morale

    The 445th Public Affairs received an e-mail from Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Spradlin, 445th Civil Engineer Squadron, while deployed down range for a need of sports equipment for the troops. The 445th Public Affairs office requested help by publishing their need in the Buckeye Flyer in July. Because