July 9, 2024 Takeoff Tuesday New recruit, Synquis Strothers, is taking off for Air Force Basic Military Training today, July 9, 2024. Upon completion of BMT and technical school, she will return to the wing as a member of the 459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron.
June 18, 2024 Takeoff Tuesday Taking off today for Air Force Basic Military Training is Ovidshel Occean. Once done with BMT and technical training, he'll return to the wing as an Airman 1st Class in the 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
June 11, 2024 459th ARW engages youth at JBA Aim Day The 459th ARW participated in the JBA Aviation Inspiration Mentorship Day to inform, influence, and inspire the next generation of diverse aviators and leaders for the Air Force.
June 10, 2024 Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT Department of the Air Force chief information officer and the Air Force Research Laboratory is accelerating initiatives to provide the Air Force and Space Force with the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI.
June 4, 2024 Takeoff Tuesday Taking off for Air Force Basic Military Training today is Niya Crocker who will be an E-3 in the 459th Maintenance Squadron upon return.
June 3, 2024 Lt. Col. Stephanie Cherrier takes command of 459th SFS Lt. Col. Stephanie Cherrier assumed command of the 459th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on June 2, 2024.
May 8, 2024 459th ARW says farewell to its deputy commander The 459th Air Refueling Wing Deputy Commander, Col. Roland Tsui leaves to become the Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements at Pacific Air Forces.
May 8, 2024 Col. Bruce Carper retires Col. Bruce Carper, Commander, 759th Logistics Readiness Flight, retires after having served nearly 28 years in the Air Force Reserve.
May 5, 2024 459th ARW Airmen prepare for deployment Airmen from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. recently deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of national defense missions in the region.
April 25, 2024 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.