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  • LULAC, DOD honor citizen warriors at awards breakfast

    The League of United Latin American Citizens conference and exposition focused on diversity, outreach and military partnership with a co-sponsored Department of Defense Armed Forces Award Breakfast at the Puerto Rican Convention Center here July 16. LULAC National President Rosa Rosales; Brig. Gen. Antonio Vincens, the adjutant general of the
  • President Barack Obama signs S.614 in the Oval Office July 1 at the White House. The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots. The WASP program was established during World War II, and from 1942 to 1943, more than 1,000 women joined, flying 60 million miles of noncombat military missions. Of the women who received their wings as Women Airforce Service Pilots, approximately 300 are living today. (Official White House photo/Pete Souza)

    459th Reservist present at signing of historic WASP bill

    A reservist from the 459th Air Refueling Wing was selected to visit the White House Oval Office and witness as President Barack Obama signed into law a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women's Airforce Service Pilots on July 1 at the White House for their invaluable service to the nation more than 60 years ago. Major Kara Sandifur,

  • Inspector General assesses wing, recognizes superior performers

    In June, the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General completed its Unit Compliance Inspection on the 459th Air Refueling Wing. Wing members improved, repaired or created the foundational support programs which comprise the UCI and some Airmen even received the AFRC IG Superior Team and Performer Awards, said Col. Tim Cahoon, 459th ARW
  • The 459th Fire and Emergency Services Flight participated in a combined fuel cell extraction exercise during the 459th Air Refueling Wing's Unit Compliance Inspection during the June Unit Training Assembly. The F and ES Flight also had a successful outcome during their Inspection General Exercise in March. The eight man team earned a rating of excellent for the IGX. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Nick Strocchia)

    Unit Spotlight: 459th Fire and Emergency Services Flight

    The 459th Fire and Emergency Services Flight participated in a fuel extraction exercise during the 459th Air Refueling Wing's Unit Compliance Inspection during the June Unit Training Assembly. The F and ES Flight also had a successful outcome during their Inspection General Exercise in March. The eight man team earned a rating of excellent for the
  • Master Sgt. Sullivan is a First Sergeant for the 459th Aeromedicine Squadron is the manager of the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority counter-terrorism unit. Sergeant Sullivan began his career in law enforcement at the age of 18 as a Security Policeman in the active Air Force and has been a member of the 459th Air Refueling Wing since 1998. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Nick Strocchia)

    Recognizing our Finest: Master Sgt. Sullivan, guardian and mentor

    In the Air Force Reserve, Master Sgt. Sullivan is a First Sergeant for the 459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. His full-time employer is the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority Police where he is a manager in the Department's Counter Terrorism unit's Homeland Security Bureau. Sergeant Sullivan, who has worked in law enforcement for more than
  • Senior Airman Victoria Howard, trombonist for the 2009 Tops in Blue tour, plays before a crowd of during Hill Air Force Base's Open House during Air Force Week Salt Lake City, June 6. Airman Howard is assigned to the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier)

    Recognizing Our Finest: Tops in Blue takes 459th Reservist to Hill AFB

    Senior Airman Victoria Howard, trombonist for the 2009 Tops in Blue tour, plays before a crowd of during Hill Air Force Base's Open House during Air Force Week Salt Lake City, June 6. Airman Howard is assigned to the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. She, along with Staff Sgt. Wendell Boone, air transportation
  • Tech Sgt. Duane Fowler looks over Airman 1st Class Franklin Holtman and Airman Andrew Landolina as the fire the M240 for the annual qualification. Each year, members of the 459th Security Forces Squadron are required to fire 1,100 rounds from both the M240 and M249. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Capt. Nick Strocchia)

    459th Security Forces Squadron completes annual heavy weapons training

    "Going hot!" yells Staff Sgt. Matthew Chase, a Combat Arms instructor with the 459th Security Forces Squadron as he prepares to send the first volley of 7.62mm rounds out of the M240 heavy machine gun. Sergeant Chase bores in on a metal backstop more than 300 meters away. The M240 erupts with a long chain of loud bursts while dirt and debris
  • Senior Airman Patrick Stout and Senior Master Sgt. Sean Brown of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron were honored at the 2008 Air Force Logistics Readiness Annual Awards banquet. Airmen Stout received the Air Reserve Component Air Transportation Airman of the year award and Sergeant Brown received the Air Reserve Component Air Transportation Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the year award. The reservists received their awards at a banquet at the Gaylord Hotel on May 28.

    Recognizing Our Finest: Aerial Porters Honored

    Senior Airman Patrick Stout and Senior Master Sgt. Sean Brown of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron were honored at the 2008 Air Force Logistics Readiness Annual Awards banquet. Airmen Stout received the Air Reserve Component Air Transportation Airman of the year award and Sergeant Brown received the Air Reserve Component Air Transportation Senior
  • Senior Master Sgt. Terry Taylor, senior Air Force Reserve Recruiter for the National Capital Region, reviews recruting documents June 7. Sergeant Taylor, who has served as a recruiter for 13 years, is the first stop for reservists interested in the Get 1 Now and Recruit the Recruiter programs.

    Reserve recruiting service looking for recruits,recruiters

    The Air Force Reserve recruiting service is looking for both recruits and recruiters. Get 1 Now and Recruit the Recruiter are two Air Force Reserve Command programs that allow members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing to recruit new reservists through referrals or by serving as a reserve recruiter. "These programs are a way for reservists to take

  • 459th medics bring aid to Benin, SHARED ACCORD 09

    Ten 459th Air Refueling Wing medics are among 400 U.S. military personnel who have begun arriving in Bembereke, Benin to take part in Exercise SHARED ACCORD 09 June 7. Nine Members of 459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and one member from the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron are to team up with a battalion of Marines and a hand full of Sailors and
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