News

  • CFC accepts donations

    It's that time of year again to make a voluntary donation to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing can go to http://www.cfcnca.org/ to donate electronically. There, you'll register to allow online donations (via NEXUS). The catalog of organizations to donate to

  • Flagmen to direct traffic on West Perimeter Road

    Flagmen will be directing traffic on West Perimeter Road near the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center here beginning Nov. 4.Traffic will intermittently be limited to one lane between the Fisher House and Menoher Drive Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Construction in this area is

  • U make a difference in redUcing energy Usage

    When convening the workday at Joint Base Andrews, turn off your computer monitor(s) and let the utility-cost reductions commence.Such a simple measure generates about $24 per hour savings across the installation, but when computed on a daily basis, cost cuts grow to between $200 and $300."Energy

  • October UTA rescheduled

    Due to budgetary constraints within Congress, the October Unit Training Assembly scheduled for Oct. 19-20, will be rescheduled to Nov. 16-17. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to the members," said Col. William Mason, commander of the 459th Air Refueling Wing. "This is a tough time

  • Plug-in electric vehicles coming to JBA

    As part of the Department of Defense's initiative to reduce fossil fuels use, approximately 35 modified plug-in electric vehicles will arrive at Joint Base Andrews early next year to participate in a one-year, proof-of-concept experiment.DOD plans to fund similar trials of 500 battery-charged

  • JBA reduces energy consumption

    Small energy-saving personal habits such as turning off lights and powering down office equipment when not in use at Joint Base Andrews have produced big financial savings for the Air Force, and ultimately, the American public.In fiscal year 2012, the installation achieved direct energy and

  • Wing washes wall

    Members and their families participate in a Vietnam Memorial wall washing, Sept. 28. The wall washing is a volunteer effort to keep national monuments clean and maintained.

  • Liberators return home after months on deployment

    Members from the 459th Air Refueling Wing here, returned home from a deployment to Southwest Asia, Sept. 23. The troops were deployed for up to four months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

  • Wings hosts family day event

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted a family day celebration here, Sept. 15. The events of the day included softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer and even sumo wrestling. There was also picnic food and numerous activities for children.The Rising 6, an organization at the 459ARW for technical