June 17, 2014 UFC comes to JBA The Air Force Reserve will host a UFC fitness workshop at the West Fitness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md., from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. UFC fit couch, Mike Dolce, and UFC fighter, Brian Stann, will be available for meet and greets, and fitness training.
June 12, 2014 JBA 'fuels' conversion Members of the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented a jet fuel conversion here March 25.The conversion from the military-grade fuel JP-8 to the commercial-grade fuel JET A began here by re-labeling the fuel tanks, trucks and equipment, Michael Melendrez, 11th LRS/Akima senior
June 5, 2014 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
May 23, 2014 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
May 15, 2014 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
May 8, 2014 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.
May 7, 2014 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
April 29, 2014 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
April 24, 2014 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)
April 17, 2014 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