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  • Active Shooter Training Prepares Airmen for Armed Encounter

    Airmen at the 459th Air Refueling Wing recently had the opportunity to participate in active shooter training.Terrorism Response Tactics Active Shooter level I, Train the Trainer, prepares Airmen for potential threats encountered in an active shooter scenario, said Master Sgt. Bryant Hamlor, the

  • New commander takes reins of 459 ARW

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony held in Hangar 10 here Jan. 10, 2016.Major Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr., commander, 4th Air Force, was the presiding officer of the ceremony in which Col. David A. Owens Jr. assumed command of the 459 ARW."I can't

  • Installation VAP helps members vote

    Americans will be heading to polling booths for several elections in 2016, including primaries, caucuses and the general election in early November.For service members and their families, that means making sure they're registered to vote in time for the upcoming elections.One of the main avenues to

  • ASTS recognized as top performers downrange

    Airmen give a great deal of themselves when called to duty downrange: they sacrifice months away from loved ones, the comforts of home life, and generally work around the clock, seven days a week. Therefore, when Airmen serve above and beyond the call of duty, they are giving an exceptional amount

  • Tommy got a toy drone for Christmas, what's next?

    The presents have been opened and the wrapping paper placed in the recycling bin. Tommy is anxious to get outside and fly the new "Invader 700" drone, complete with a 10 times zoom digital camera that sends immediate videos to your new iPad. Wow, you can't wait to get out there with him and fly this

  • Tire shop keeps opperations rolling

    The 459th Maintenance Squadron tire shop provides on and off equipment maintenance capability supporting eight KC-135R aircraft assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. They oversee the inspection and maintenance of tire equipment vital to keeping 459th refueling missions

  • Presidential award buys mass fitness equipment

    Joint Base Andrews' Fitness Centers are updating gym amenities with help from the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence funding. The highly competitive, presidential-level award recognizes the outstanding efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military

  • 459th sends holiday care packages to deployed Airmen

    Airmen at the 459th Air Refueling Wing are stepping up to ensure deployed personnel are taken care of this holiday season.With several Airmen from across the Wing currently deployed around the world, the 459th family is showing their support for their deployed brothers and sisters in arms.Second Lt.

  • Sergeant who saved child from tradgedy awarded AF Achievement Medal

    Technical Sgt. Ronesia L. Smith, 459th Air Refueling Wing knowledge operations manager, received the The Air Force Achievement Medal during the 459 ARW Commander's Call at the Base Theater, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2015, for her actions in saving the life of a child struck by a vehicle

  • Annual bake sale helps spread holiday cheer

    For most people, the holidays are among one of the happiest times of the year. The sounds of a coworker singing along to seasonal music and the sights of decorations can immediately bring cheer into one's life.For some, delight comes from making other people smile.  Many people have no problem