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Aug. 13, 2025
Countdown is on: 30 days until Joint Base Andrews Air Show

For the first time in three years, the Joint Base Andrews Air Show returns to the Nation’s Capital, Sept. 13-14, featuring military and civilian aerial demonstrations, static displays, STEAM expo, and performances by the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard.
Aug. 7, 2025
Air Force Reservist retires after 40 years of service

Lt. Col. Charles "Chuck" Thibault retired from the Air Force after more than 40 years of service during his retirement ceremony held Aug. 2, 2025, at the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
July 15, 2025
459th ARW hosts International Air Cadet Exchange

The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted more than 30 Civil Air Patrol cadets from the CAP's International Air Cadet Exchange program on July 11, 2025. The cadets got a tour of the unit's KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and gained an understanding of the 459th's global air refueling mission.
June 27, 2025
Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics

Air Force officials have selected 7,884 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 30,776 eligibles for a selection rate of 25.62 percent in the 25E6 promotion cycle.
June 19, 2025
Maj. Miguel Santos is new commander of 459th FSS

Maj. Miguel Santos assumes command of the 459th Force Support Squadron during the squadron's change of command ceremony on June 8, 2025.
June 18, 2025
Maj. Michael Doris assumes command of 459th AMXS

Maj. Michael Doris assumes command of the 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during the squadron's June 8, 2025, change of command ceremony.
June 17, 2025
Wing Commander, Command Chief, others say farewell to 459 ARW

The wing says farewell to the 459th ARW Commander, Command Chief, Mission Support Group Commander, Aeromedical Staging Squadron Commander, and Force Support Squadron Commander.
May 5, 2025
69th APS SNCO promotes to E-9

Senior Master Sgt. Erick Perez, 69th Aerial Port Squadron, promotes to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.
April 30, 2025
Airpower extended: 459th ARW refuels 4th FW

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, conducted an aerial refueling mission in support of the 4th Fighter Wing, April 22, 2025. The mission included preflight preparations, in-flight boom operations, and the refueling of F-15E Strike Eagles, highlighting the 459th ARW’s
April 25, 2025
AFRC Launches Reserve Innovation Campaign

The Air Force Reserve Command has officially launched its fiscal year 2025 Reserve Innovation Campaign, an initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and enhancing operational readiness through the power of frontline Airmen.The campaign directly supports AFRC Commander Lt. Gen. John P. Healy’s