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Oct. 6, 2021
AMC welcomes new commander during ceremony

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Air Mobility Command welcomed a new commander during a ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 5.Air Force Gen. Michael A. Minihan took command from Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. officiated the ceremony.“The backbone
Oct. 6, 2021
Wing transports piece of history to Robins

A 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III transported a historic C-45H aircraft loaned by the National Museum of the U.S.A.F. to the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Oct. 1, 2021.
Oct. 5, 2021
445th AW recognizes STEP II promotions

The STEP II selection board convened at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 2-5, 2021 to select exceptional Airmen nominated for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant - chief master sergeant. The board selected 208 Reserve Citizen Airmen out of 491
Oct. 5, 2021
445th Airlift Wing October 2021 Spotlight Performer

Senior Master Sgt. James (Jimmy) Lide, 445th Airlift Wing Safety Office occupational safety manager, is the 445th Airlift Wing October Spotlight Performer.
Oct. 5, 2021
We will not falter, we will not fail ... Reserve Citizen Airmen reflect on Sept. 11, 2001

Members of the 445th Airlift Wing honored the victims of Sept. 11, 2001 during a 20th Anniversary ceremony, Sept. 11, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Oct. 1, 2021
October Buckeye Flyer now available

The October 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. 1, 2021
Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month

Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Sept. 28, 2021
Austin, Milley: No Debate About Courage, Commitment of Americans Who Served in Afghanistan

How the Afghanistan conflict ended must not obscure the pride Americans should have for the men and women who fought there, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 28, 2021
LRS Airmen recognize local business for their support

Lt. Col. Brian Eichers, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, presents a plaque to Sandy’s Towing and Recovery during the September unit training assembly for their support of the squadron. Sandy’s Towing and Recovery established a program with LRS back in 2019 to provide hands-on training
Sept. 28, 2021
Air Force Reservist is reigning National United Ms. Emerald Coast

Maj. Burrill Westman, 28th Intelligence Squadron flight commander, Tactical Systems Operators (TSO) flight, had the opportunity to compete during the February 2021 International United Miss Florida State pageant.