World War II veterans honored

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Capt. Andrew Pierce, 89th Airlift Squadron, escorts C. I. Williams on stage during a special recognition of World War II honorees during the June 26 AFMC's Freedom's Call Tattoo 2009. Mr. Williams enlisted in the military more than 65 years ago and is reportedly the oldest living Tuskegee Airman. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ken LaRock)

World War II veterans honored

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Capt. Jackie Fleming, 89th Airlift Squadron, escorts Nadine Nagle, a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II, on stage during a special recognition of World War II honorees during the June 26 AFMC's Freedom's Call Tattoo 2009. WASPs were the first women in history trained to fly American military aircraft. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bre Shaw)

445th Airlift Wing Employer's Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Lt. Col Michael Brandenberg, 445th Communications Flight, and his employer, Bob Bejcek, American General Life Brokerage, board a KC-10 Extender for their orientation flight. Seventy two employers of the 445th Airlift Wing reservists spent the day touring the wing with their reservists and flying on either a C-5 Galaxy or KC-10 Extender. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ken LaRock)

445th Airlift Wing Employer's Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Tech. Sgt. Mike Pennington, 445th Security Forces Squadron, shows Susan Patton, VA Medical Center, the various weapons used in the security forces squadron. Seventy two employers of the 445th Airlift Wing reservists spent the day touring the wing with their reservists and flying on either a C-5 Galaxy or KC-10 Extender. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ken LaRock)

Warrior of the Week

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Senior Airman Bradley Scheidt, 445th Security Forces Squadron, currently assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, was selected as Warrior of the Week at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eunique Stevens)

C-5 Galaxy is key player in exercise scenario

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Senior Airman Patrick Richard, 88th Security Forces Squadron, portrays an individual who attempted to hijack a 445th Airlift Wing C-5 Galaxy aircraft during a base emergency response exercise March 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Stacy Vaughn)

Heading out to sea

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Members from the wing head out by boat to practice what they learned in water survival class . The Navy offered their services by providing the boats and personnel to take the airmen out into the water. (Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Jim Couzins)

Water-tight suit protects crew

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Senior Airman Kortnee Widup, 445th Operational Support Squadron, gathers up her gear as she walks out of the marina during water survival training wearing a CWU16 anti-exposure suit. The water-tight suit is worn by aircrews when they are flying over cold water areas. It covers the entire body and adds an hour to surviving in frigid water. (Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Jim Couzins)

Reservist is honored at Air Force Sergeants Association Annual Awards Banquet

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Tech. Sgt. Chad Kopf, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, (center) is the Air Force Sergeants Association Reserve Member of the Year. Sergeant Kopf was presented his award at the AFSA annual awards banquet Jan. 24, 2009 for outstanding contributions both on and off duty. Also pictured from left to right are Col. Brad Spacy, 88th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Anna Schulte, 445th Maintenance Group commander; Chief Master Sgt. Robert Bowen, 445th Aircraft Maintenace Squadron, and retired Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Garcia, President, AFSA Chapter 751. (Courtesy photo/Bill Richards)

Blood drive scheduled for fellow wing member

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Master Sgt. Sandi Golden-Vest, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, was recently diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) sub type 2. Because of her current medical condition and multiple blood transfusions, she needs units of blood and a bone marrow transplant. The 445 AES is sponsoring a blood and bone marrow drive Saturday, Feb. 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 526 Legion Lane in Fairborn, Ohio.

Security Forces Squadron members deploy to Southwest Asia

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Tech. Sgt. Khristopher Powell, 445th Security Forces Squadron, prepares his bag Dec. 20, 2008, before leaving for a six month deployment to Southwest Asia. The 445th Security Forces Squadron had 18 members deploy in December. (Air Force photo/Maj. Cynthia Harris)

Wing Commander assists Security Forces Squadron reservists during gate duty

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio - Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander, checks Tech. Sgt. Robert Norsworthy's I.D. card as he enters Gate 26C for the 445th Airlift Wing's Unit Training Assembly. Sergeant Norsworthy is a member of the 445th Mission Support Flight. Col. Goeman assisted the 445th Security Forces Squadron members in checking I.D.s Saturday morning at Gate 26C. (Air Force photo/Maj. Cynthia Harris)