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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 ASTS medical services craftsman reflects on career

    Master Sgt. Litittia Cofie, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical service craftsman and career advisor, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force July 21, 2000, and after 22 years, she completed her final unit training assembly weekend with the 445th Airlift Wing June 4 and 5, 2022.

  • Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates

    The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.

  • Coordinated CHAOS: Defenders take over six-story decommissioned power plant

    At 0530 the lights come on, illuminating rows of bunk beds lining both walls of the barracks on Camp Dawson, West Virginia. From the bays emerge 35 motivated Defenders from the 445th Security Forces Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. They are spending the week on an Army National Guard

  • July Buckeye Flyer now available

    The July 2022 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.

  • DOD Official: No Changes to Women's Essential Health Care

    The recent Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization does not prohibit the Defense Department from continuing to provide essential women's health care services to service members, dependents, other beneficiaries and DOD civilian employees, the undersecretary of defense

  • DOD Official: No Changes to Women’s Essential Health Care

    The recent Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization does not prohibit the Defense Department from continuing to provide essential women’s health care services to service members, dependents, other beneficiaries and DOD civilian employees, the undersecretary of defense

  • Airbags can save your life

    In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle