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

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Vietnam Memorial Wall Washing brings reflection

Change of command

459th AMDS deemed "Outstanding" in recent inspection

"If you want to be a part of something great -- stick around," said Col. Arthur Nicholson, 459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, in January 2007 when he arrived here. One would have thought he had a crystal ball because in June, the 459th AMDS passed their Health Services Inspection with an

4th Air Force commander tours wing

Wing members mobilize

Incoming wing commander shares vision of readiness, Unrivaled Wingman concept

As the 459th Air Refueling Wing faces inspections, deployments and high operations tempo daily tasks, transitioning wing leadership still emphasizes mission readiness and accomplishment, the wing's new vice commander said. In a relatively short stint as vice commander, Col. William T. Cahoon, primes

Death Gratuity benefits option changes

Effective July 1, a significant change occurs to the Death Gratuity benefits election option for all Airmen. Airmen may select one or more persons of their choosing to receive the DG benefit. In order to implement this change, Air Force Personnel Center will update all Virtual Records of Emergency