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  • Eye of the Storm

    From sunshine, to snowfall, to rain, the weather has had a cynical cycle this time of year. According to the 89th Operations Support Squadron, this type of erratic weather is unusual for this area. "It's because of the low jet stream that's been hitting into the warmer coastal waters", said Staff

  • Changes coming to deployed Airman pay

    Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs.The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent danger pay, or IDP, in multiple countries.The DoD-wide announcement impacts Airmen deployed to 15 countries."The IDP recertification process

  • 4th AF commander visits the 459

    Air Force Brig. Gen. John Flournoy, commander, Fourth Air Force, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., visited the 459th Air Refueling Wing here, March 14-16. Flournoy visited the wing to talk to Airmen and answer questions related to Reserve issues.

  • Wing refuels new F-35 fighter jet

    An F-35 Lighting II fighter jet from the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., over the plains of Texas, March 12. The tanker met with the fighter jet at 27,000 feet in the air for an aerial

  • AFRC command chief visits wing

    Representing the highest level of enlisted leadership in the command, Chief Master Sergeant Cameron B. Kirksey, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., visited members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing to gain first-hand insight on daily operations

  • Chaplain's office holds first worship service in years

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing chaplain's office held a worship service here today at the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron auditorium, March 16. It was their first Sunday worship service in years and wing Chaplain Maj. Joshua Kim said that having these services will strengthen the community while

  • March into Nutrition Awareness Month

    The Health and Wellness Center here is forging ahead with the Better Food, Better Bodies campaign to inform the base community of their nutritional needs through three primary programs: Go for Green, Operation "BeFit" and Army and Air Force Exchange Service vending machines with "Fit Pick" decals.

  • Wing holds induction ceremony

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing held an induction ceremony in the wing auditorium, Feb. 23, 2014, for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers. Leadership charged the inductees with their rights and responsibilities among an auditorium of their peers.

  • 459 OG gets new leadership

    The 459th Operations Group held a change of command ceremony in the 459th Air Refueling Wing auditorium, Feb. 22.Lt. Col. Michael Moeding, takes the reigns as the new 459th OG commander.  He established himself in various leadership roles in aviation prior to his assignment here; most recently as

  • Experienced Airmen wanted: Continue your career in the Reserve

    More than 25,000 Airmen will be searching for a new career path in the coming year as the entire DoD tightens its belt in the wake of sequester-driven budget cuts.For the active-duty Airmen here who don't want to hang-up their uniforms for good, opportunities exist in the Air Force Reserve."Force