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  • 459th to represent AFRC in Presidential Inaugural Parade

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing is scheduled to participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade, Jan. 20. Ninety Citizen Airmen will take to the streets of Washington D.C. and represent 69,000 reservists as they march in formation to honor the newest President of the United States.  “It’s a privilege

  • KC-135s weather winter storm

    KC-135R Stratotankers with the 459th Air Refueling Wing rest on the Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, flight line during the region's first winter storm of the season Jan. 8, 2017. Up to two inches fell in parts of the National Capital Region during the 459th's drill weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.

  • Music therapy impacts recovering service members

    Isolation and avoidance were the behaviors Marine Staff Sgt. Anthony Mannino used to cope with adjusting to life when he came back from deployment in Iraq.Mannino deployed for eight months total to Iraq in 2007 and 2008.“Things are not the same as they used to be,” Mannino, National Intrepid Center

  • Caretakers of Andrews’ furry warriors

    A small town girl from Fremont, Ohio, had the dream of working in veterinary medicine. Little did she know she would walk straight out of high school and into a U.S. Army recruiter’s office where she would obtain a job caring for animals.This girl is now U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public

  • Holiday Safety Tips

    It’s that time again: the winter/holiday season-one of the busiest travel times of the year. With the change in weather and the rush of the season, hazards are everywhere. The seasonal activities and celebrations that we participate in have unique risks. Being aware of these risks and include risk

  • Take stock in holiday stress, save a life

    During the holidays many people juggle additional commitments and therefore stress as they add holiday celebrations to the demands of everyday life. Some people may thrive with the increase in family visits, travel and shopping, but for others this period is anything but a time of joy. There are

  • Defenders stay sharp with skills training

    The Air Force Reserve security forces mission can vary from location to location, in one instance members are patrolling on deployment and in another locking down for an active shooter. Airmen therefore need to train in a variety of weapons to be mission-ready at all times. Defenders from the 459th

  • AFRC's top enlisted leader pays special visit to NCR reservists

    Chief Master Sergeant Ericka Kelly, Air Force Reserve Command command chief master sergeant, answers questions from members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing Development Training Flight on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 3, 2016. Chief Kelly met with various 459th ARW units to share her wisdom and

  • Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders, mascot visit 459th

    The Kansas City Chiefs' Cheerleaders pose for a photo with members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing in front of a KC-135R Stratotanker during a visit to the 459th ARW on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 3, 2016. The visit was part of a Morale, Wellness and Recreation event where the cheerleaders