Blue Mondays

Visiting an Air Force base on Monday may seem more "blue" than usual. For Traditional Reservists and some Air Reserve Technicians who may have not worn blues uniform on a consistent basis, there is now a one in seven chance they will. "During a recent four-star summit, we had several discussions

459th ART Spotlight

Name: SSgt Norman T Brown II Unit/Duty title: 459 OSF/Aircrew Flight Equipment How long have you been at the 459th ARW: 6 years Civilian Occupation: Aircrew Flight Equipment Have you ever been Active Duty: Yes Tell us something we don't know about you?: I love to race (cars, jogging, etc.)

Safety first this holiday season

As the colder months creep in, the 459th Air Refueling Wing Safety office offers the following tips in preparation for the winter weather season: · Be prepared at all times for weather changes affecting your driving safety. Weather changes can quickly alter road conditions and visibility. You can

756th Association is seeking members

Volunteer or Mobilized? Most benefits are the same for Reservists whether they volunteer or are mobilized; but there are a few exceptions

Since Operation Desert Storm, the Air Force has increasingly relied on Reserve and Guard forces to meet combatant commander requirements. Demand for forces dramatically increased after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The Air Force initially met this demand primarily through partial mobilization of

Honoring Veterans

The ART of Recruiting

Transitioning from active duty military or a traditional civilian career to the Air Reserve Technician program is a big decision, and at times the application process can be frustrating, confusing and time consuming. Enter Master Sgt. Jo Ann Shaw, an Air Force Reserve Command recruiter who has been

459th ARW enlist ten aboard KC-135

Selfridge members lend helping hand to Liberators

A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 arrived here recently to deliver an unusual cargo package: 59 new members for the Liberator Wing. The new members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing are all former members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, which until recently was based at Selfridge Air National

Tell us what you think

It's been one year since the stand-up of our Air Force Reserve Strategic Communications' Directorate (AF/RES) on the Air Staff. Dedicated to communicating the strategic messages of the Air Force Reserve (AFR), AF/RES seeks to improve its processes and methods of communication. To do this, we need to