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  • The National Captial Region Civil Air Patrol visited the 459th Air Refueling Wing for a tour of a KC-135 and a demonstraton by the 69th Aerial Port Squadron Saturday. The CAP is the official civilian auxillary to the United States Air Force with more than 50 chapters located nationwide. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Sasha S. Skrine)

    National Capital Wing CAP unit visits 459th ARW

  • At the Virginia Department of Transportation Career Fair Oct. 8 in Manassas, Virginia, Master Sgt. Lionel Washington, an aircraft mechanic with the 459th Air Refueling Wing discussed the benefits of enlisting in the Air Force Reserve, his experiences with the KC-135R and the various career opportunities open to high school graduates. The event hosted more than 700 high school students from Prince William County. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Captain Rebecca Garcia)

    Reservists mentor youth at Virginia Career Fair

  • Senior Airman Terrance Trotman joined the 459th Air Refueling Wing this summer. He is a memeber of the 459th Security Forces Squadron and enjoys writing short-stories, screenplays, and organizing sports activities for kids. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Captain Nick Strocchia)

    Say Hello To: Senior Airman Terrance Trotman

    Name: Senior Airman Terrance Trotman Unit: 459th Security Forces Squadron  Duty position: Security Force Member Hometown: Alexandria, Va Civilian Employment: Teacher at Cody Child Development Center at Ft. Myer in VirginiaPrior Service: Yes Previous assignment: Security Force Member at Dover AFB How many years served? 5 Personal goal: To get my

  • 459th Air Refueling Wing now on Facebook, Twitter

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing is now on Facebook and Twitter account. The Facebook page features photos from around the wing, 459th event notifications, notes and discussions. People who register as fans may post updates and comments. The fan page is open to anyone interested in what's going on with the wing. Visit the Facebook page at:
  • When he isn?t sending out highlights of 459th history to wing members and archiving current events, Sergeant Marchant, a Hawaii native, is an avid Rugby player on both the Baltimore-Chesapeake and the All Air Force Rugby teams.

    Recognizing Our Finest: Tech. Sgt. Scott Marchant

    An avid rugby player and fitness enthusiast, Tech. Sgt. Scott Marchant assumed the role of wing historian at the 459th Air Refueling Wing this past spring and has been engaging his role as historian with the same intensity that he applies to rugby and fitness. What are your duties as the Wing Historian? My duties include writing periodic histories,
  • Students from the Federal Aviation Association ACE Camp paid a visit to the 459th Air Refueling Wing to tour a KC-135. The camp, hosted each summer, promotes careers in aviation for area youth.

    FAA Aviation Camp vistis the 459th ARW

  • Col. John Montgomery (left) pauses for a photo with retired Lt. Col. James Harvey, retired Chief Master Sgt. Buford Johnson and Tuskegee Airmen Inc. President Russell Davis during the 60th anniversary recognition ceremony of the "Gunsmoke" competition for sharp shooters Aug. 6 at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas. The event occurred during the 38th annual TAI National Convention Aug. 6 through 9. Colonel Montgomery is the Range Wing commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

    'Top Guns' receive awards at Tuskegee Airmen convention

    The National Tuskegee Airman Inc. president presented members of the historically-acclaimed 332nd Fighter Group awards during the 38th annual convention Aug. 6 through 9 here. The honoring ceremony marked the 60th anniversary of the original "Top Guns" who claimed victory in the 1949 National Fighter Gunnery Competition at the then-Las Vegas Air
  • Retired Lt. Gen. Russell C. Davis addresses military members and civilians during the Lonely Eagles Ceremony at the 38th Annual Tuskegee Airman, Inc., convention Aug. 7 in Las Vegas. General Davis, the Tuskegee Airman, Inc., national president, discussed the legacy of all Tuskegee Airmen and memorialized the black aviators who died since the 2008 convention. TAI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the accomplishments of the African-American air, ground and operations crewmembers in the Army Air Corps during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph Araiza)

    Lonely Eagles ceremony recognizes fallen Tuskegee Airmen

    Beside a folded flag, a single flame burned atop the table of honor before dozens who gathered to honor fallen Tuskegee Airmen in a ceremony here Aug. 7. Part of the 38th Annual Tuskegee Airmen Inc., convention, the Lonely Eagles Ceremony memorialized air, ground and operations crew from the original Tuskegee Experiment. While more than 10,000
  • Oliver Goodall, retired Brig. Gen. Leon A. Johnson, and retired Army Maj. Nancy C. Leftenant-Colon pin brigadier general stars on Brig. Gen. Stayce D. Harris during the 38th Annual Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., convention Aug. 7 in Las Vegas. The Air Force's highest ranking black female aviator, General Harris is currently based at the Pentagon as the assistant to the U.S. Africa Command commander. General Johnson is the former mobilization assistant to the Headquarters Air Education and Training Command director of operations, Mr. Goodall is an original Tuskegee Airman, and Major Leftenant-Colon is the first black nurse in the Reserve or active-duty Army nurse corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

    Former 459th ARW Commander receives historic promotion

    The Air Force's highest ranking black female aviator held off on making history -- ceremoniously, anyway -- so she could share the occasion with her heroes, military trailblazers in their own right. Though Brig. Gen. Stayce D. Harris officially donned her first star in April, she synchronized the pin-on ceremony with the 38th Annual Tuskegee Airmen
  • Dignitaries and spectators turn out for a memorial wreath laying ceremony at the El Capitolio's El Monumento de la Recordacion (Memorial Monument) in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 14, 2009. The ceremony was part of the 2009 League of United Latin American Citizens Convention and Exposition. LULAC is the nation's oldest and largest Hispanic organization that has been advocating for Latinos in the United States for 80 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Francisco V. Govea II)

    Reservists honor fallen service members through LULAC participation

     As part of the 80th League of United Latin American Citizens convention, senior leaders and spectators gathered to honor fallen Puerto Rican military members at the Capitol's Monument of Remembrance, or El Capitolio's El Monumento de la Recordacion, during a wreath laying ceremony here July 14. Hon. Tomas Rivera-Schatz, 14th President of the
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