Jan. 16, 2026 Snow Shoveling Safety: Protecting the Force – One Shovel at a Time Shoveling snow may seem like a harmless activity; however, snow removal, particularly manual shoveling, presents a significant risk of injury to personnel. Understanding key safety considerations can help reduce risk and maintain readiness.
Jan. 5, 2026 459th ARW refuels F-15s A 459th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker carried out an air refueling training mission with F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing, North Carolina, over the southeastern United States, Dec. 18, 2025.
Dec. 15, 2025 Be prepared for a Risky Winter Season No matter where you live, storms are inevitable. The key to safely weathering them is planning and preparation. One way to prepare is to build an emergency plan for your family and practice it often. Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and work together as a team, and be
Dec. 12, 2025 459th ARW Airmen are served Holiday meal Airmen of the 459th Air Refueling Wing received a morale-boosting Holiday meal during the December UTA weekend, served by members of the Wing's leadership.
Dec. 11, 2025 Mission: Holiday Exodus – guide to safe return The holiday season offers a well-deserved opportunity to trade your uniform for your favorite comfortable “civvies,” and duty rosters for family dinners. As you join the holiday exodus to reconnect with loved ones, maintaining your situational awareness is key to ensuring a safe and memorable leave.
Sept. 24, 2025 Air Force updates physical fitness program In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.
Sept. 16, 2025 459th MXG Commander Col. Kenneth Jensen retires Col. Kenneth Jensen retired from the Air Force, Sep. 6, 2025, at the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., after serving nearly 30 years as both enlisted and as an officer.
Sept. 12, 2025 Col. William Gitchell assumes command of 459th ASTS Col. William Gitchell assumed command of the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron on Sep. 7, 2025, at the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., during the Squadron's assumption of command ceremony.
Sept. 12, 2025 Col. Cynthia Vernier takes command of 459th MXS Col. Cynthia Vernier assumed command of the 459th Maintenance Group during the Group's Sep. 6, 2025, change of command ceremony held at the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
Sept. 9, 2025 Col. Patricia Hartman assumes command of 459th MSG Col. Patricia Hartman assumed command of the 459th Mission Support Group during the Group's assumption of command ceremony held on Sep. 7, 2025, at the 459th Air Refueling Wing on Joint Base Andrews, Md.