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  • Liberators deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

    A group of 459th Air Refueling Wing reservists deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Dec. 6.The 459th Maintenance Group and Operations Group deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia and will provide aerial refueling in support of

  • December new member snapshot

    This month's New Member Snapshot is on Airman 1st Class Kristin Kurtz. She hails from Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina to the 459th Air Refueling Wing public affairs office as an apprentice.     "I'm excited to come to Andrews," Kurtz said. "It's such an active base where I can be involved in

  • Inclement Weather Procedures at JBA

    Team Andrews Airmen should be aware of the inclement weather coming this winter."Last year's winter season lasted longer than expected and caused several instances of base closure," said William Babcock, Deputy Director for Installation Support.In previous years, Andrews' closures were usually in

  • Changes coming to officer board documents

    Changes are coming to the advanced academic degree and developmental education information visible on officer selection briefs for promotion boards.Beginning Dec. 1, advanced academic degree information for line officers will be masked for promotion selection boards below the grade of

  • "To the Colors"

     Beginning Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 a.m., after the sounding of Reveille, another bugle call will play. This may not be familiar to those who have been assigned to Joint Base Andrews for a while. That bugle call is named "To the Colors," and is sounded to pay honors to our nation, flag and service

  • Wounded Warrior sports program brings life back to wounded vets

    Approximately 35 wounded warriors gathered at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program.The program introduces and sustains participation in adaptive sports and recreational activities for wounded, ill and injured

  • Deer activity increases on JBA

    During fall, deer related activity increases as they seek food and enter their breeding season, or "rut".With the high population of deer on Joint Base Andrews and the surrounding areas, motorists are encouraged to be aware of posted signs and on the lookout for deer in the distance."Deer can be

  • October new member snapshot

    Staff Sergeant John Lafontant is the 459th Air Refueling Wing's new snapshot member of the month for October.The New Jersey native is now part of the 459th Logistics Readiness Squadron working in vehicle maintenance. "I want to fulfill everyday activities," said Lafontant.  "I think so many people

  • Chapel teaches Radical Resilience for 'gnarly' life

    The 11th Wing Chapel on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, implemented a new dorm ministry called Radical Resilience, led by Chaplain Capt. Greg DuBow.DuBow, an 11th Wing Protestant chaplain, is a Unitarian Universalist. He graduated from Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, which is a UU