Welcome to the 459th Air Refueling Wing

Welcome to the 459th Air Refueling Wing website. Here you'll find the latest stories and photos of our wing's units and Airmen. Links to stories among the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command can also be found on the site.

The 459th Air Refueling Wing is located at Joint Base Andrews, Md. 

Commander: Col. Corey Reed

Mission statement:

Generate Combat Ready Citizen Airmen 

Vision:

Liberators... Providing unrivaled Air Refueling, Aeromedical Operations, and Agile Combat Support anytime, anywhere! 

Aircraft:

8 KC-135R Stratotankers

Primary missions:

Aerial refueling, Aeromedical Evacuation, troop and cargo transport