News

Jan. 31, 2025
February Buckeye Flyer now available

The February 2025 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, Air Force Reserve Command and the U.S. Air Force.
Jan. 29, 2025
AF/SG updates medical shaving profile guidance: Improving education and aligning standards

The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum, Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis.
Jan. 29, 2025
DAF Safety Announces Next Generation Safety Reporting

The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App. SAFEREP is the Department of the Air Force’s only completely digital safety reporting tool supporting all disciplines and areas around base, with dedicated reporting features for workplace, traffic,
Jan. 28, 2025
MilTax Free Tax Services Now Available for 2025 Tax Filing Season

The Defense Department’s free tax preparation and e-filing software for service members and their families is now available for the 2025 tax season.
Jan. 28, 2025
Baton certification training

Members of the 445th Security Forces Squadron, take turns defending against an attacker in a "Red Man" suit as a part of expandable baton certification training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Jan. 12, 2025. The baton is a non-lethal defensive weapon used against actively non-compliant subjects.
Jan. 28, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Begins 'Most Important Deployment of My Life'

Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense.
Jan. 22, 2025
Trump names acting secretary of defense, designates acting service secretaries

President Donald J. Trump named Robert Salesses as acting secretary of defense pending the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for the position.
Jan. 16, 2025
DAF to launch National Mentoring Month panels, programs, events

NMM introduces the Total Force to a series of panels, events and interactive discussions on mentoring as an enterprise imperative, ensuring greater awareness of the mentoring opportunities available to all Airman and Guardians.
Jan. 13, 2025
NEWS RELEASE: Wright-Patterson Reinstates Trusted Traveler Program

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has reinstated the Trusted Traveler Program after a brief suspension. This change follows U.S. Northern Command’s return the use of the program which was initially suspended one week prior.The Trusted Traveler Program allows
Jan. 13, 2025
Right place, right time

Being in the right place at the right time and talking to the right people can change an Airman’s path when least expected. That seemed to be the case for Airman 1st Class David Lopez, 87th Aerial Port Squadron cargo apprentice, when he applied to attend the 2024 annual Student Veterans of American