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)