445th Airlift Wing

Staff Sgt. Tyler Acevedo, 445th Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, engages targets during virtual marksmanship training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Jan. 6,
2024. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ethan Spickler) — Photos

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445th family maintains three-generation legacy

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dewitt, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, inspects an air conditioning unit on a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 27 2021. Work in this career field includes troubleshooting and rewiring systems that affect everything from systems to cabin pressure to engine control. The focus of the job is on the electrical systems that support the environment for personnel and passengers inside the aircraft.

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445th family maintains three-generation legacy

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dewitt, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, opens a panel on a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 27 2021.

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A Pilot in the Making

Beavercreek High School senior Aaron Staiger works on his backhand during varsity team practice earlier this fall. Tennis is among his many after-school activities. (Contributed photo)

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A Pilot in the Making

Aaron Staiger, an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at Beavercreek High School, poses in front of a Piper PA-28-181 single-engine aircraft July 26 after successfully completing his checkride for a private pilot’s license. (Contributed photo

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Wing announces 3rd Quarter CY 2021 award winners

Master Sgt. Nicholas D. Akins, 87th Aerial Port Squadron passenger service supervisor, is the 445th AW Senior NCO of the Quarter.

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Wing announces 3rd Quarter CY 2021 award winners

Senior Airman Charles M. Reano, 445th Force Support Squadron communications element client systems technician, is the 445th AW Airman of the Quarter.

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Knowing your wingman could save their life

Knowing your wingman could save their life

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14 IS Airmen perform funeral honors for WWII vet

Former 14th Intelligence Squadron commander Lt. Col. (retired) Dianne Hickey, poses with John “Jerry” Johnson during his visit to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio in 2016. Johnson passed away Oct. 19, 2021 and had served in Guam during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the 20th Air Force 9th Photographic Technical Squadron. His squadron ultimately became the 14 IS. Hickey and current 14 IS reservists Maj. Andrew Soine and Senior Master Sgt. Jonathon Washington conducted the funeral honors Oct. 23, 2021.

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14 IS Airmen perform funeral honors for WWII vet

Lt. Col. (retired) Dianne Hickey, former 14th Intelligence Squadron commander, and Maj. Andrew Soine, 14 IS director of operations, fold a flag as part of the military honors conducted during World War II veteran John “Jerry” Johnson’s funeral Oct. 23, 2021. Senior Master Sgt. Jonathon Washington performed Taps during the service. Johnson had served in Guam during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the 20th Air Force 9th Photographic Technical Squadron. His squadron ultimately became the 14 IS.

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14 IS Airmen perform funeral honors for WWII vet

Lt. Col. (retired) Dianne Hickey, former 14th Intelligence Squadron commander, presents a flag to Tom, John “Jerry” Johnson’s beneficiary, during Johnson’s funeral service Oct. 23, 2021. Hickey, along with current 14 IS reservists Maj. Andrew Soine and Senior Master Sgt. Jonathon Washington, conducted the funeral honors. Johnson had served in Guam during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the 20th Air Force 9th Photographic Technical Squadron. His squadron ultimately became the 14 IS.

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14 IS Airmen perform funeral honors for WWII vet

Lt. Col. (retired) Dianne Hickey, former 14th Intelligence Squadron commander, and Maj. Andrew Soine, 14 IS director of operations, fold a flag as part of the military honors conducted during World War II veteran John “Jerry” Johnson’s funeral Oct. 23, 2021. Senior Master Sgt. Jonathon Washington performed Taps during the service. Johnson had served in Guam during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the 20th Air Force 9th Photographic Technical Squadron. His squadron ultimately became the 14 IS.

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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.

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Wing announces 3rd Quarter CY 2021 award winners

Capt. Cecilia J. Photinos, 445th Operations Support Squadron C-17 aircraft commander and training officer is the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter.

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KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, flies over Qatar, Feb. 13, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joey Swafford

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211020-F-SP573-1157

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron is shown at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 20, 2021. AASAB is capable of responding to any contingency through tactical airlift operations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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211020-F-SP573-1032

Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo into a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 20, 2021. Ninth Air Force Airmen are capable of securing and stabilizing the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility by delivering dominant airlift tactics alongside our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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211020-F-SP573-1080

Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistic Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 20, 2021. AASAB is capable of responding to any contingency through tactical airlift operations at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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211020-F-SP573-1126

The U.S. Flag is shown in a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 20, 2021. ASAB is responsible of distributing supplies and passageways to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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445th 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.

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Wing announces 3rd Quarter CY 2021 award winners

Tech. Sgt. Zachary T. Tschuor, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical material craftsman, is the 445th AW NCO of the Quarter.

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