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Sept. 7, 2021
DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.
Sept. 2, 2021
445th AW September Spotlight Performer

1st Lt. Ryan Benson, 89th Airlift Squadron operations manager/executive officer, is the 445th Airlift Wing September 2021 Spotlight Performer.
Sept. 2, 2021
Keep safety in mind as summer ends

The long Labor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer and offers many service members, civilians and their families the final opportunity to take to the highways and byways for a summertime adventure. Emphasis on managing risk is key, not only for a holiday weekend that historically
Sept. 1, 2021
September Buckeye Flyer now available

The September 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.
Aug. 31, 2021
23 IS Airmen continue to impress

The last 17 months have been a difficult time for Airmen and their families. World events continue to have tangible impacts on readiness and mission execution, enterprise-wide. In spite of the uncertainty, members of the 23d Intelligence Squadron (23 IS) continue to adapt and overcome.
Aug. 31, 2021
Wright-Patt, Luke AFB Citizen Airmen train with Army Reserve

Personnel from the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joined Army medical personnel from the 84th Training Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky Aug. 6-7, 2021 for a joint force exercise specifically designed to increase skills in caring for combat wounded in
Aug. 30, 2021
Reservists help deliver babies during Afghanistan evacuations

Two separate Air Force Reserve Command airlift wings successfully evacuated hundreds of Americans and allies during the early days of the Afghanistan evacuation operation … and each landed with one more passenger than was manifested.
Aug. 27, 2021
Air Force Reserve supports one of the largest airlift operations in history

Reserve Citizen Airmen are playing a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as Airmen are supporting the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
Aug. 26, 2021
Is the vaccine right for you? Leadership encourages Airmen to get vaccinated

The Air Force Reserve’s number one priority for COVID-19 is to take care of Americans, Airmen and their families. One of the best ways the AFRC can do that is by making sure vaccines are available for Airmen who want them.
Aug. 24, 2021
DOD intends to mandate Pfizer vaccine, Pentagon official says

Since the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, it's very likely the vaccine will soon become mandatory for Defense Department personnel, the Pentagon press secretary said.