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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The common cold causes infection all year round. There are over 200 viruses that are responsible for the common cold with the rhinovirus causing the most infections. Flu activity typically peaks in the U.S. in January and February but can occur as late as May. The exact timing of the flu, however, is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season.


Cold and flu season

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The common cold causes infection all year round. There are over 200 viruses that are responsible for the common cold with the rhinovirus causing the most infections. Flu activity typically peaks in the U.S. in January and February but can occur as late as May. The exact timing of the flu, however, is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season.

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Senior Airman Cody Burdette, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, prepares to marshal a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III getting ready to leave its spot on the ramp for a local flight March 22, 2016. The clouds over the C-17 formed an “X” in the sky, matching the Airman’s marshalling wands as he stands ready to guide the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Frank Oliver)
445th Airlift Wing legal office members, Lt. Col, Gregory Baxley, Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. McDonald III and Master Sgt. Rebeccah Stammen, review legal documents during the Feb. 7, 2016 unit training assembly. The wing's legal office helps Airmen with documents like wills, notaries, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives.
Six Airmen assigned to the 89th Airlift Squadron and one Airman assigned to the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received the 2015 Air Force Reserve Command Aircrew of Distinction Award for their efforts following two inflight emergencies downrange.
Senior Airman Josh Huber, left, engages in a confrontation with Tech. Sgt. Jason Hutchinson during a full contact training session for the 445th Security Force Squadron during the Feb. 6, 2016 unit training assembly. The combative training is combined with classroom work for the airman to be refreshed on the different levels of escalation and de-escalation while dealing with uncooperative persons.
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Buckeye Flyer is the official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing and includes eight pages of stories, photos and features. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Don't forget to fall back. Change your clocks an hour back at 2 a.m. on Nov., 1, 2015!
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio—Master Sgt. Kevin English, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical administrator, was named one of the outstanding players of the day and was coined by the U.S. Secret Service for his support during Pope Francis' historic visit to New York City, N.Y., Sept 25, 2015. (Courtesy photo)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Airmen assigned to the 89th Airlift Squadron and 445th Operations Support Squadron hone their water survival skills during a training scenario at the Dodge Gym here Oct. 4, 2015. During the semi-annual training, the Airmen were able to board a 25-man life raft and have the instructors from the 445th OSS aircrew flight equipment shop show them the different survival supplies that they can expect to find on a raft. While on the raft, the Airmen learned about raft care and maintenance, food and water procurement, first aid, protecting oneself from the outside elements, and signaling for help. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steven Sandmann)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Airmen assigned to the 89th Airlift Squadron and 445th Operations Support Squadron hone their water survival skills during a training scenario at the Dodge Gym here Oct. 4, 2015. During the semi-annual training, the Airmen were able to board a 25-man life raft and have the instructors from the 445th OSS aircrew flight equipment shop show them the different survival supplies that they can expect to find on a raft. While on the raft, the Airmen learned about raft care and maintenance, food and water procurement, first aid, protecting oneself from the outside elements, and signaling for help. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joel McCullough)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Staff Sgt. Sydney Winnenberg, aerospace medical technician with the 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, administers the flu shot to Senior Airman Michael Briggs, community services journeyman with the 445th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight, during the Oct. 4, 2015 unit training assembly. The wing provided immunizations to 445th Airlift Wing reservists that day in preparation for the upcoming flu season, which most commonly peaks in the United States in the months of January or February. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joel McCullough)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technicians evacuate a patient to a shelter during the ASTS “Victory or Death – Heal and Defend” exercise Oct. 4, 2015. Approximately 70 Airmen participated in the 24-event exercise designed to accomplish annual and quarterly mandatory and ancillary training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joel McCullough)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron medical technicians evacuate a patient to a shelter during the ASTS “Victory or Death – Heal and Defend” exercise Oct. 4, 2015. Approximately 70 Airmen participated in the 24-event exercise designed to accomplish annual and quarterly mandatory and ancillary training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joel McCullough)