459 ARW takes part in readiness training

459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen participated in Ability to Survive and Operate and readiness training Feb. 3-5 here. The required training prepared the wing for exercises and an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection to be conducted by the Air Mobility Command Inspector General in 2012. Maj.

459 MXG welcomes new commander

The 459th Maintenance Group guidon was passed to Col. Maureen G. Banavige during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 10 here Feb. 6. Colonel Banavige is replacing the 459 MXG's previous commander, Col. Timothy E. Nelson, who is currently assigned as the deputy J-6 at Headquarters U.S. Strategic

Defense official outlines pay freeze details

Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr., the deputy under secretary of defense for

Fitness: What not to do

It's common knowledge that fitness is one of the most important keys to living healthy. It's no secret that remaining in good physical shape is not only important for one's body, it's also essential to military readiness. Though physical training is instilled into service members from the moment

459 ARW set to participate in 2012 MSP Polar Bear Plunge

40 degree water in the Chesapeake Bay? Check. A wild bunch of 459th Air Refueling Wing servicemembers and civilians ready to go for a swim? Check. Plenty of generous donations gathered to help those in need? Check.That list is all part of the 16th Anniversary Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge,

Meet the newest Liberator

Say hello to the 459th Air Refueling Wing's newest Airman, Capt. Tammy Rush. Captain Rush was recently assigned to the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron as a nurse. The Toledo, Ohio native comes to the 459 ARW after serving as a Traditional Reservist for the 403rd ASTS at Keesler Air Force Base,

Deadline approaching: nominate your employer for the 2011 Employer Support Freedom Award

The beginning of the new year marks the final two weeks for Guard and Reserve members and their families to nominate supportive employers for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. During the 2011 nomination period, Guard and Reserve members have nominated military supportive

Fitness regulation changes based on Airmen's feedback

As Air Force officials continue to sculpt their fitness program based on Airmen's feedback, service officials issued an AF Guidance Memorandum here Dec. 20 that provides policy changes to AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, with an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2011. Compliance with the program is

Usher visits base and thanks Team Andrews servicemembers

September 2011 promotions

The following 459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen are promoted as of September 1, 2011To MSgtJerry TrickettTo TSgtCassandra Obermuller-BrandonRobert SteeleKenneth JamesTo SSgtMatthew Krug