News

Nov. 4, 2021
445 AW November Spotlight Performer

Staff Sgt. Mariah Lynn Martin, 445th Mission Support Group commander’s support staff technician/mail clerk, is the 445th Airlift Wing November 2021 Spotlight Performer.
Nov. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force nears 97% AD vaccination rate

Nearly 97% of Airmen and Guardians on active duty have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nov. 1, 2021
November Buckeye Flyer now available

The November 2021 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.
Oct. 30, 2021
Scobee discusses leveraging legacy to forge the future

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee focused on three facets of the Air Force Reserve legacy during his keynote speech at the 53rd Airlift/Tanker Association Annual Convention, Symposium and Technology Exposition today in Orlando, Florida.
Oct. 29, 2021
Stay aware during emergencies

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - When an emergency situation occurs at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Installation Command Center notifies the base community using two methods – the “Giant Voice” and AtHoc notification system.The “Giant Voice” activates emergency-notification signals in
Oct. 28, 2021
14 IS Airmen perform funeral honors for WWII vet

Three 14th Intelligence Squadron reservists conducted funeral honors for one of their own Oct. 23, 2021. John “Jerry” Johnson passed away Oct. 19 at the age of 98 and had served in Guam during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the 20th Air Force 9th Photographic Technical Squadron. His
Oct. 26, 2021
DOD Officials Testify Before Senate Panel on U.S. Actions in Afghanistan

Defense Department officials praised the actions of U.S. service members in the non-combatant evacuation operation from Afghanistan and detailed how the department is working with other agencies to resettle the allies in the United States.
Oct. 25, 2021
How to prevent the flu

Influenza (flu) season happens every year, beginning in the fall and continuing through the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it may result in more serious health complications.
Oct. 24, 2021
The Air Force partners with Twelve, proves it’s possible to make jet fuel out of thin air

Air Force Operational Energy endorsed the carbon transformation company Twelve to launch a pilot program to demonstrate that their proprietary technology could convert CO2 into operationally viable aviation fuel called E-Jet®.
Oct. 22, 2021
Power it up

Staff Sgt. Connor Karman, 445th Maintenance Squadron, connects an external power receptacle to a C-17 Globemaster III at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2021. The receptacle supplies power to hydraulics systems, electrical systems and lights for loading the aircraft and providing