An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

445th Airlift Wing scores 'satisfactory' on recent ORI

  • Published
  • By Stacy Vaughn
  • 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  After months of preparation, the 445th Airlift Wing received its Operational Readiness Inspection results Feb 15.

The wing received an overall ORI grade of 'satisfactory.'

Air Mobility Command inspectors evaluated the wing along with reservists from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., during a joint ORI Jan. 28-Feb. 1 at the Trent Lott Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss. Although it was a joint ORI, both wings received a separate grade. The inspectors based their evaluation on the wing's ability to position, employ and sustain the force while operating in a wartime environment.

"I know these past few months have been hard and stressful on everyone but you did it, and I'm proud of each and every one of you. We've shown the inspectors that, 'the wing is mission ready, so get out of our way and let us do our job,'" said Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander.

ORIs are conducted approximately every five years to evaluate the ability of units with a wartime or contingency mission to perform assigned operational missions.

The inspectors identified several 445th teams who went above and beyond to accomplish the mission. The AMC Outstanding Teams are: 445th Aircraft Maintenance Post-Attack Reconnaissance Team, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Casualty Collection Point Team, 452nd Air Mobility Wing Dayshift Maintenance Operations Center/Unit Control Center Team, 445th Force Support Squadron Food Service Team and 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Unit Deployment Management Team.

Several individuals were recognized as the top performers in their respective fields and three Airmen were recognized by the IG for demonstrating outstanding teamwork and exceptional focus on mission accomplishment.