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  • "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)

  • Hilton assumes command of FSS

    U.S. Air Force Col. Vianesa R. Vargas, 459th Mission Support Group commander (left), passes a guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rennette J. Hilton (right) as she assumes command of the 459th Force Support Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 4, 2023. Prior to joining the 459th, Hilton

  • Robinson assumes command of 459 OSS

    U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew J. Ihlenfeld, 459th Operations Support Squadron commander (left), passes a guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bart B. Robinson (right) as he assumes command of the 459th OSS at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 4, 2023. Prior to joining the 459th, Robinson held a position