News

  • Wing members step out for Annual Awards banquet

    Amidst cowbells, air horns and fervent cheers, members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing convened at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton, Md., Feb. 7 for recognition and camaraderie during the Fourth Annual Awards Banquet. The banquet, coordinated by the First Sergeant's Council, Banquet Committee and

  • Cold weather uniform guidance issued

    With cold weather, ice, and snow hitting the region, the installation commander has issued guidance to Airmen on the proper wear of cold weather garments while in uniform.  Authorized Air Battle Uniform outerwear includes the All Purpose Environmental Clothing System, the Improved Rain System, the

  • Reservists participate in Inaugural parade

    Ninety members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., braved bone-chilling winds Tuesday to form an all-volunteer marching troop in the Presidential Inaugural parade. Weather and intense security notwithstanding, hundreds of wing hopefuls offered their time and participation

  • 459th Airman first responder to highway collision

    Driving beach bound, a typical day for many until the unthinkable occurs, a major accident just moments ahead. First responder, or another "bottle necking" bystander? For Senior Airman Hope Waldron, 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, aerospace medical technician, the decision was second nature.

  • Wing members venture to Tunisia for Medlite 2008

    Six members of the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron ventured to Tunisia Africa Nov. 17 to participate in Medlight 2008. Medlite is a joint force exercise to provide and exchange medical skills, techniques, and procedures between US Air Force Medical Service personnel and the Tunisian Military

  • The Air Force Reserve Bonus Program

    The following duty AFSCs are bonus qualified for the period 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2009 at the 459th Air Refueling Wing: 1N071 Operations Intelligence Craftsman 2A752 Nondestructive Inspection Journeyman 3E072 Electrical Power Production Craftsman 3E052 Electrical Power Production