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  • Critical Days of Summer 2014 - ORM style

    With the Critical Days of Summer at-hand, it is time to shine light on a fundamental value instilled in Airmen since Basic Military Training - Operational Risk Management.This year's CDoS Air Force-wide theme, "Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts," encourages Airmen to continue to be

  • Air Force vet brings dream to life: Mission accomplished

    Raised in an era where many people believed children should be seen and not heard, Lashanda Jones, 459th Air Refueling Wing chief of finance, said she harnessed her talent for writing as a means for self-expression."I was a quiet child, and I started writing when I was a teenager," Jones said. "I

  • 459 ARW's newest Liberator

    The spotlight is on Airman Andrew Butler, the newest member of the 459th Air Refueling Wing. Born and raised in Washington D.C., this 24-year old said he joined the Air Force for career opportunities.He was working at Auto Zone before deciding to enlist, he said. "I joined because I wanted to do

  • ROA visits the 459; holds Town Hall

    The Reserve Officers Accociation visited the 459th Air Refueling Wing here, May 3. The purpose of their visit was to see what reservists experience during a drill weekend, and to touch on issues as to better advocate for what is needed in the Reserve.

  • SFS conducts heavy-weapons training

    The 459th Security Forces Squadron here, pose for a picture after conducting heavy-weapons training at Marine Base Quantico, Virginia, May 3, 2014. Members completed qualification on M240B Machine Gun, M249 Automatic Rifle, M203 Grenade Launcher, and a M870 Shot Gun.The qualifications fulfills

  • Making what's good, great; new mental health program at the 459 ARW

    A new program has been established at the 459th Air Refueling Wing, here. The Psychological Health Program is geared toward helping Airmen and their families maximize psychological health, resilience, and wellbeing so they can overcome the challenges of life both in and out of the military. Julie

  • Celebrating the 44th Annual Earth Day

    Team Andrews volunteers pick up trash and spread gravel on a trail here to recognize the 44th Annual Earth Day, April 22, 2014. The trail is primarily used by team members for walking and running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

  • Becoming a first sergeant

    Whether they're helping Airmen get home on emergency leave or counseling them on their actions, first sergeants have an important role in a unit. Becoming a first sergeant, however, requires experiences and knowledge not always learned in a classroom. That is why first sergeants from around the

  • Wanted: 2014 JBA Half Marathon athletes!

    It's that time of year again; as snow days come to a halt and frigid air dwindles, athletes gear up for another season of outdoor sports and activities. Following suit, Joint Base Andrews is hosting its second Annual Half Marathon on April 26, with opening ceremonies at 6:30 a.m., in the building

  • Wing hosts Reserve Officer Development course

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Reserve Officer Development Education course at the Sheridan Suites hotel in Alexandria, Va., April 3-6. More than 70 young officers from ranks of lieutenant to major attended the course spanning various units from Air Force Reserve Command. All attendees held