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  • Tech. Sgt. Sonya Kidd monitors a simulated patient during training Nov. 15. AES Airmen care for the sick and wounded during flight. AES transported more than 12,000 patients in 2009 (U. S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Cook)

    Photo essay: 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron trains hard

    Members of the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron are ready to fill the need when events like natural disasters, war or routine medical transportation by air is required. AES crews consist of five people, two nurses and three medical technicians. The crew carries with them the necessary equipment to turn any cargo aircraft in the Air Force

  • Scholarships available for spouses

    National Military Family Association officials are accepting scholarship applications from military spouses, and the deadline is Jan. 31.The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship program awards up to $1,000 to military spouses to obtain professional certification or to attend post secondary or graduate school. The program consists of a
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Thanks to the Recruiter Assistance Program, Airman First Class Katie Gonzales was able to spend some quality time with her parents, Master Sgt. Craig Hunt, 445th Maintenance Group, quality assurance, and Master Sgt. Judy Hunt, 445th Mission Support Flight, chief of personnel readiness, before heading overseas to her first assignment; Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. RAP is an active-duty leave program run by Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force grants up to 12 days of non-chargeable leave, including one weekend, in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-3003 Military Leave Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

    RAP allows daughter to visit parents assigned to the 445th AW

    Thanks to a special recruiter's program, an Airman was able to spend some quality time with her parents, both Air Reserve Technicians assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing, before heading overseas to her first assignment; Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom.Airman First Class Katie Gonzales participated in the Recruiter Assistance Program. RAP
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Senior Airman Matthew McDonald has been selected as the Airman of the Year. He is assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate office. Airman McDonald created a paperless file management system that exceeds Air Force requirements. He was the first Air Force Reserve pipeline student to attend the Paralegal Apprentice Course, where he was a distinguished graduate. At only 20-years-old, Airman McDonald received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Ohio State University.

    445th AW announces annual award winners

    The 445th Airlift Wing announced the winners of the Airman of the Year, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, and the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.Senior Airman Matthew McDonald has been selected as the Airman of the Year. He is assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate office. Airman McDonald created a paperless file
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Senior Airman Ashley Hacker is the Airman of the Quarter. She is assigned to the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Airman Hacker is noted for passing a quality assurance inspection with no deficiencies. Her quick actions and troubleshooting during an aircraft launch, allowed an aircrew to complete pre-flight and take-off on time. She is an American Red Cross blood donor and helps support a church mission for needy families.

    445th AW announces 4th quarter award winners

    The 445th Airlift Wing has announced the Airman, Non-Commisioned Officer and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer 4th Quarter Award winners. Senior Airman Ashley Hacker is the Airman of the Quarter. She is assigned to the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Airman Hacker is noted for passing a quality assurance inspection with no deficiencies. Her
  • The effective date for the revised fitness program was is now July 1, 2010. Biannual testing under the current fitness standards are still scheduled to begin Jan. 1. The six-month delay was a result of feedback obtained from the field that found implementing the new program in July 2010 would lead to a smoother transition and allow commanders adequate time to establish installation fitness assessment cells.

    New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

    Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the service's top leaders sought feedback from commanders
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Staff Sgts. Michael Nowicke and Shawn McKellop, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare a pantograph for refueling C5 Galaxy aircraft at RAF Mildenhall , United Kingdom. Approximately 60 individuals from the 445 LRS performed their annual training at Mildenhall July 11-25. (U. S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jose A. Cardenas)

    Photo essay: 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron trains across the pond

    Approximately 60 individuals from the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron performed their annual training at Mildenhall July 11-25. (U. S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jose A. Cardenas) View the slideshow.

  • Air Force releases guidance for wear of PTU

    The Air Force has released guidance this month for wear of the physical training uniform, replacing previous guidance in Air Force Instruction36-2903. According to the message released from Air Force A1 and signed by Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, deputy chief of staff for Manpower and Personnel, effective immediately, individual items making up
  • Current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a direct result of stop loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may be eligible for a Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation of $500 for each month they were affected. Affected Airmen may start applying for compensation Oct. 21. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Stop loss Airmen eligible for compensation

    Current and former Reservists and Guardsmen who were involuntarily extended on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a result of Stop Loss may be eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation. The 2009 War Supplemental Appropriation Act set aside $534.4 million to compensate Airmen and members of the Reserve
  • Pictured are sage green fleece outer garments with proper placement of name and rank tapes. The 98th Air Force Virtual Uniform Board released a policy message for wearing the new Air Force sage green fleece as an outer garment for the Airmen Battle Uniform.

    Fleece wear policy released

    The 98th Air Force Virtual Uniform Board has just released a policy message for wearing the new Air Force sage green fleece as an outer garment for the Airmen Battle Uniform. According to the message, the sage green fleece may only be worn over the ABU top, and is not authorized to be worn solely over a T-shirt, thermal underwear and similar
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