South African air show

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Tech. Sgt. Amanda Hostetter, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, interacts with visitors aboard a 445th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III during the 2011 Air Show & Lifestyle Expo at Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa, Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mikhail Berlin)

445th AES reservist selected to join pararescue

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Senior Airman Eddie Mulkey, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, prepares for his final Air Force Special Operations Command Physical Ability Stamina Test by swimming at the base pool back in July at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Sergeant Mulkey found out in August that he was selected to join the USAF Pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Nelson)

Air Force Academy cadets visit the 445th Airlift Wing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron reservist Tech. Sgt. Tamela Hill looks on as her co-worker, 2nd Lt. Katie Spellman simulates coordination during a training flight June 9 with the pilot regarding a decline in the condition of the “patient,” Cadet Second Class Steven Lambe. Cadet Lambe was visiting the 445th Airlift Wing and the base as part of Operation Air Force, a three-week summer program through which cadets gain “real Air Force” experience during stays at Air Force bases across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Caroline Wellman)

445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron training flight

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – 2nd Lt. William Sikes and Tech. Sgt. Tamella Hill, both from the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, transport a patient litter to an awaiting aircraft during an AES training flight April 21. Members of the 445th AES are ready to fill the need when events like natural disasters, war or routine medical transportation by air is required. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Duncan)

445th AES supports Haiti relief efforts

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Master Sgt. Jerry Johnson, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, inspects equipment to be used for a future AE mission in support of Operation Unified Response. The 445th AES sent a five-person crew consisting of two flight nurses and three AE technicians; and three AE ground crew members to MacDill Air Force Base to support the on-going relief efforts in Haiti. (Courtesy photo)

445th AES supports Haiti relief efforts

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – First Lt. Shannon Simon, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, loads equipment to be used for a future AE mission in support of Operation Unified Response. The 445th AES sent a five-person crew consisting of two flight nurses and three AE technicians; and three AE ground crew members to MacDill Air Force Base to support the on-going relief efforts in Haiti. (Courtesy photo)