News

Nov. 9, 2019
Keep safety in mind when participating in winter sports

Ah yes, we’re finally on the cusp of the holidays… Oktoberfest has passed, fall is in full-effect and the holidays are upon us. But most importantly, winter and snowboarding season is almost here
Nov. 5, 2019
Seasoning training helps Reservists stay mission-ready

Reserve Citizen Airmen must be mission ready and trained to the same standard as their active duty counterparts which is facilitated by the seasoning training program that helps Reservists to meet their initial mobilization requirement and skill level.
Nov. 5, 2019
Greater Dayton area civic leaders tour Air Force Academy

Nineteen Greater Dayton area civic leaders participated in a civic leader tour hosted by the 445th Airlift Wing Oct. 9-10 at both Peterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The group left Wright-Patterson Air Force Base onboard one of the wing’s C-17 Globemaster
Nov. 1, 2019
New financial readiness training coming in November

Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Citizen Airmen at defined touchpoints throughout their military career.
Oct. 31, 2019
Buckeye Flyer’s November issue now available

The November 2019 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. 31, 2019
Reservist plays part on US basketball team in contention for bronze

As the U.S. Armed Forces women’s basketball players began warmups in their matchup against host China Monday, a raucous crowd filed into Wuhan’s Hankou Culture and Sports Center. About 60 uniformed Chinese military sat on one end while China’s towering front line slowly made their way onto the
Oct. 24, 2019
Computer Language Self-Assessment gives Reserve Citizen Airmen unique opportunities

Reserve Citizen Airmen with computer language knowledge now have the opportunity to put their coding skills to use for the Air Force.By completing the Computer Language Self-Assessment (CLSA) on myPers, qualified Airmen may be selected for temporary duty assignments across the Air Force.“Reservists
Oct. 23, 2019
Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.
Oct. 18, 2019
Female 89th AS pilots support Canadian aviation event

Two female pilots from the 89th Airlift Squadron were part of the aircrew to participate in the Eighth Annual The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too! event held at the Abbotsford International Airport, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Oct. 5-6, 2019.
Oct. 8, 2019
Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The awareness month is a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense, along with the Department of Homeland Security and its public and private partners. It is up to the total force to stay vigilant, keep learning and be ready for any potential cyber threat.