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  • Wing seeks new coin ideas

    What do you pull out of your pocket when someone coin checks you? If it is the current 459th Air Refueling Wing coin, then you'll soon enough have to leave that on a rack, because the current coin is up for a redesign. According to Lt. Col. Michael E. Laughton, 459th ARW executive officer, our wing

  • New vice commander joins wing Liberators

    The Liberators welcomed a new vice wing commander to the 459th Air Refueling Wing in September. A KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot and commercial airline pilot, Col. James "Mike" Allman, came aboard from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. He is now responsible for

  • 459th ARW excels at Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing completed its Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection which was conducted by an Air Mobility Command Inspector General team from September 19-21. "This inspection brought the wing together like never before," said Col. Tim Cahoon, 459th ARW commander. "The men and

  • Career Spotlight

    Career Spotlight Name: Senior Airman Shane Anderson Unit/Duty title: 459th Communication Flight System Integration Specialist Job Description: At the 459th I do computer networking, deployable communications, long haul communications, base to base communications and technical control. How long have

  • Nigerian Reservist enjoys new U.S. citizenship

    More than 5,500 miles away and with a current population just shy of 8 million, the former capital of Nigeria, Lagos, is an unlikely starting point for a young boy with little more than the determination and diligence that earned him not only the title of U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman, but U.S.

  • Recruiters strive to ensure solid new generation of blue suiters

    The 29th Olympiad began in Beijing, China, on Aug. 8, 2008, because many of the nation's citizens believe the number eight to be lucky. The Team Andrews Recruiter Squadron here can apparently attribute their success in fiscal year 2008, as well as the last eight years, much more to team work than

  • New vice commander named at 459th ARW

    A new vice commander will join the leadership team here in mid-September.Lt. Col. James M. "Mike" Allman has been selected by Col. Tim Cahoon, 459th ARW commander, and approved by Air Force Reserve Command, Robins, Ga., to fill the position.Colonel Allman began his career as a naval flight

  • Got a story?

    The Boomer Online staff seeks story ideas about 459th Air Refueling Wing members who have unique hobbies or jobs, especially those that offer opportunities for unusual and interesting photos. Tell the Air Force Reserve story. Call Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle at 240-857-6873 or