459th ARW holds annual awards banquet

The 459th Air Refueling Wing held its awards banquet for 2023 on April 13, 2024. This year, the awards banquet was conducted as a Combat Dining Out! The award nominees were the best of each quarter of 2023 and earned an opportunity to compete for the top spot in their respective categories.

459th takes wing-wide photo

Members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing pose for a unit-wide photos on the Joint Base Andrews, Md., flightline April 14, 2024. The 459th is made up of more than 1,200 members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

SEAC visit to 459th ARW promotes transformation and Reserve integration

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy Black visited the 459th Air Refueling Wing March 19, 2024. The visit provided the Nation’s top enlisted member the opportunity to get an up-close look at the wing’s Air Force Reserve mission.

Lt. Col. Renee Swift assumes command of 459th AMDS

459th MSG Commander shares inspiring story for Women's History Month

The 459th Mission Support Group Commander, Col. Vianesa Vargas, shares her personal experiences to inspire others during Women's History Month.

The 459th Command Chief shares Women's History Month reflection

In honor of Women’s History Month, Chief Master Sgt. Sharese Junious, 459th Air Refueling Wing Command Chief, shares her thoughts on her career as a woman in the Air Force and what Women’s History Month means to her.

459th FSS Senior Enlisted Leader promotes to Chief

The 459th Force Support Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader is promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sgt. during a promotion ceremony during the February UTA weekend at the 459th Air Refueling Wing.

"Pilot for a Day" Jeremiah Hawkins visits 459th ARW

The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted "Pilot for a Day," Jeremiah Hawkins, as part of his base tour via a local non-profit organization that organizes and funds "Pilot for a Day" events for children with serious medical conditions.

459th MSG Commander Participates in Security Forces Training

The 459th Mission Support Group Commander, Col. Vianesa Vargas, recently participated in a rite of passage for new MSG commanders with security forces under their command. She suited up in padded gear to face off against one of Joint Base Andrews' finest Military Working Dogs, 'Boss', on Nov. 15,

Airmen served holiday meal

459th Air Refueling Wing command team members serve food to service members and civilians at the Dining Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 5, 2023. Members of 459th leadership served a special holiday meal to celebrate Thanksgiving. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kat Justen)