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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  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • No time to chill: Stay alert on winter driving

    As winter weather sets in, icy roads and reduced visibility create dangerous conditions for all drivers. One of the most important safety tips for winter driving is maintaining a safe following distance. Tailgating, or following too closely behind another vehicle, increases your chances of a

  • Reveille and Retreat: Tradition or Just a Routine?

    One of our oldest and most solemn military traditions is to honor our flag.  At specific times in the morning and evening on U.S. military bases worldwide you can hear the signaling of the start of the day or the end of the duty day: Reveille and Retreat. But have you ever wondered why that is?  Have

  • 445th AW Year in Photos

    Citizen Airmen of the 445th Airlift Wing began 2024 with a welcome home celebration for nearly 140 Airmen who returned Jan. 4, 2024, from a deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.