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  • Wing drums up more than $500 for Air Force Assistance Fund

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing collected more than $500 for the Air Force Assistance Fund from the onset to the close of the drive April 8. "There was an extreme showing generosity from members throughout the wing, very much in line with the Wingman mentality," said Lt. Col. Michael E. Laughton, 459th ARW commander's executive. The 459th ARW
  • ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Tech. Sgt. Walter King, 459th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment specialist, troubleshoots a battery fault on a generator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eric Sharman)

    Liberators at work

  • ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Master Sgt. Derrick Wright, 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron training manager, holds up his Golden Roger award in the public affairs office Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

    Roger that! Air Force Reservist snags coveted Tops in Blue 'Golden Roger' award

    The list of winners over the years in the Air Force Tops In Blue Golden Roger award history would be a lot larger if talent were the only prerequisite. But his peers and prior award recipients on the judge's panel agree that Master Sgt. Derrick Wright, 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron training manager, earned the December 2007 nod in the

  • Wing members recognized at annual awards ceremony

    Civilians, ARTs and Reservists converged at the Andrews Community Activity Center here Feb. 2 to honor the "best of the best" at the Third Annual 459th Air Refueling Wing banquet. The First Sergeant's Council, the Banquet Committee and the 756th Squadron Association joined forces to help ensure the evening would measure up to and surpass the
  • ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Staff Sgt. Melvin Williams, 459th Civil Engineering Squadron utilities apprentice, poses for the cover of his book released earlier this year. (Courtesy photo)

    Poetic diary of a Southern gentleman

    "A Man of His Word," is a title interpreted by the author as a man of honor and a man of poetry. The book is a collaboration of a work that took four years to build, and written by a man who said it was possible through a collage of experiences, goals, and the ability to skillfully express his thoughts with a pen in hand. Staff Sgt. Melvin
  • BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Md. -- Tech. Sgt. Joey Keyes, 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron information management craftsman, shakes hands with Master Sgt. Tony Bright, 459th Maintenance Operations Flight, upon the former's return from deployment Jan. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Tim Smith)

    Heroes return

  • Wing recruiter stars shine at conference

    When it comes to recruiting, the 459th Air Refueling Wing's recruiting team symbolizes excellence. At the annual recruiting conference Oct. 23, in Savannah, Ga., the 459th Recruiting Service took home several awards to include the organizational excellence award. This award is given to recruiting units that achieve at least 110 percent of the
  • ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Tech. Sgt. Warren Hiller, 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Col. Stayce D. Harris, 459th Air Refueling Wing commander, walk toward the shore during the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 26. Team Andrews members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing and the 79th Medical Wing were among nearly 9,000 people who voluntarily jumped into the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point Park to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

    Team Andrews chills out for charity

    Slim temperatures and generous donations met at the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point Park here Saturday. Team Andrews members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing and the 79th Medical Wing were among nearly 9,000 people who voluntarily jumped into the Chesapeake Bay to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland. According to the
  • ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- 1st Lt. Lavonne Johnson, 459th Air Refueling Wing Military Equal Opportunity chief, loads canned goods donated by wing members for the Holiday Food and Gift Drive Dec. 12. Lieutenant Johnson worked with the Human Resources Development Council here to assist a women and children's shelter in Charles County, Md., with money, food and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

    Can do

  • ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, gives a coin to the son of 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron retiree Tech. Sgt. Gail Holley, in exchange for a playful "gimme five" at the 459th Air Refueling Wing commander's call Dec. 8. General Bradley attended the call to recognize star performers, chat with Airmen and discuss topics relevant to the AFRC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

    Generally speaking

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