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  • September 2011 promotions

    The following 459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen are promoted as of September 1, 2011To MSgtJerry TrickettTo TSgtCassandra Obermuller-BrandonRobert SteeleKenneth JamesTo SSgtMatthew Krug

  • Air Force Reservist takes flight in WWII-era plane

    It's a warm fall afternoon when a crowd of vintage aircraft enthusiasts line up along the railing at a makeshift airfield in Bealeton, Va. for one of the annual Flying Circus air shows. Their attention is drawn skyward as a propeller-powered biplane performs aerobatic maneuvers high above. The sound

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    As we find ourselves in holiday season mode, it's understandable that our minds are filled with typical festive issues like: "Can I get away with wearing elastic waistband pants to Thanksgiving dinner?" "I hope the photos from the office holiday party don't make it to Facebook." "Hopefully my

  • 459 ARW Airmen and their families attend Yellow Ribbon event

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted a Yellow Ribbon event at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center for Airmen and their family members, Nov. 19-21. The event was part of the overall Yellow Ribbon program, which is a congressionally-legislated directive that provides Reserve and National

  • 459 ARW ramps up training during NORE

    459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen put their training and skills to the test during the Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise here Nov. 3 - Nov. 10. The exercise is focused on evaluating the 459 ARW's ability to plan and generate KC-135 Stratotankers to provide fuel to bomber and fighter aircraft

  • Ludacris performs as part of the Get 1 Now recruiting campaign

    The Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service recently teamed up with Blaine Warren Advertising to bring a popular artist to perform for servicemembers as part of the "Stateside Tour for the Troops" campaign here Nov. 6.The popular rap artist and actor Ludacris, accompanied by co-artist, Lil

  • Program Fills Gap for Returning Guard, Reserve

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing is preparing for its Yellow Ribbon post-deployment event scheduled for later in November 2010. The event assists 459 ARW Airmen who have served on long term deployments and will help them to reintegrate with their families, communities and civlian employers after

  • Open season set for three civilian benefit programs

    Office of Personnel Management officials have announced open season for three civilian benefit programs beginning Nov. 8 and lasting through Dec. 13. The three programs are the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal

  • 69 APS gains new experience at the AFRC Port Dawg Challenge

    The sun finally pierced the clouds on a rain soaked day when Staff Sgt. Diego Jainez powered on his forklift and began studying the cone-lined course ahead. His forklift carried a plastic pitcher filled with water, balanced on a combination of cement blocks and a wood beam. His goal was to make it