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Jan. 28, 2021
459th ARW supports AFDW, 316th WG in inauguration efforts

JOINT BASE ANDREWS Md. – The 459th Air Refueling Wing provided support to the 316th Wing and Air Force District of Washington for the 2021 Inauguration Day.Members of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, 459th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 459th Maintenance Squadron stepped up and volunteered to answer
Jan. 22, 2021
The last stripe: A Chiefs road to retirement

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Chief Master Sgt. Jose Velez, Jr., former 459th Air Refueling Wing Command Chief, is set to retire Feb. 28, 2021, after 26 years of faithful and selfless service to our country.Chief Velez was not always ‘Chief.’ He was once Airman Basic Velez in 1983, back when the
Jan. 13, 2021
Joint Chiefs of Staff issue letter to Joint Force in response to January 6 assault on U.S. Capitol

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- In response to the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the Joint Chiefs of Staff addresses its Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Guardians in the letter below/attached. They remind us "As Service Members, we must embody the values and ideals of the Nation. We
Jan. 13, 2021
Extended OASDI Tax Deferral

This notice provides an update to the prior notification, Subject "Collection of 2020 Social Security Tax Deferral" sent December 18, 2020.The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was passed and extended the period for collecting deferred 2020 Social Security taxes. The period for collection is
Jan. 6, 2021
459 ARW Airman designs Air Force Reserve coloring book

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – A reservist with the 459th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office recently created the 2nd edition of the Air Force Reserve coloring book released December 2020 by the Air Force Reserve Command Office of History and Heritage.Technical Sgt. Katie “Kat” Justen is a Combat
Jan. 6, 2021
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

We understand that some people may be concerned about getting vaccinated now that COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United States. While more COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine that
Jan. 5, 2021
8 Things to Know about the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Here are 8 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines.
Dec. 15, 2020
459th Aircrew Flight Equipment shop wins top AFRC award

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – The 459th Operations Group’s Aircrew Flight Equipment shop recently won Air Force Reserve Command’s Aircrew Flight Equipment Small Program of the year for FY20.The AFE team was recognized by wing and headquarters leadership for its outstanding hard work and dedication to
Dec. 9, 2020
Beauty to Boots: Former Miss U.S. Virgin Islands United States joins Air Force Reserve

JOINT BASE ANDREWS Md. -- A former Miss U.S Virgin Islands United States 2016 recently joined the Air Force Reserve as a way to capture her dream to become a physician in the military. Airman First Class Taquara Rashida Felix shares her journey of shifting gears from pageant contestant to Air Force
Dec. 8, 2020
Air Force safety experts participate in Occupational Competency Model study to increase successful job performance with new training mindset

The study focuses on combining task-based knowledge and skills with other behaviors and soft skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, self-control, resiliency, leadership and stress management intended to create behavior-based outcomes.