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  • Defense secretary message on importance of voting

    On 6 November, Americans will have the opportunity to exercise the most important responsibility we have in a democracy--the right to vote. Voters will choose from candidates at every level--from the Commander in Chief to legislative representatives, county commissioners, city council members and

  • German Embassy visits 459 ARW

    Jens Hanefeld, Minister Deputy Chief of Mission Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Washington, D.C., and other members from the embassy, visit the 49th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17. The visit included a base tour, demonstrations from the 11th Wing Security Force's

  • 'Have 2 Ways Out' focus of Fire Prevention Week

    Imagine waking up late one night to the screeching sound of a smoke alarm. Your brain struggles to make the transition between dream and reality until the smell of smoke sends a rush of adrenaline through your body. You jump out of bed, gather your family and use your planned escape route to exit

  • Commissary will close for store reset Oct. 21-23

    As part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience, the Joint Base Andrews Commissary will close early Oct. 21 at 5 p.m., and will be closed through Oct. 23, while it undergoes a store "reset." It will reopen as regularly scheduled, Oct. 24. A reset is an

  • Team Andrews member inspires taekwondo movie

    As the 2012 Summer Olympic Games spectacle ends in London, some U.S. Olympians will continue to bask in the promise of future endorsement deals prompted by their athletic achievements. Andrews' own Lynnette Love, a 1988 Olympic gold medalist and 1992 Olympic Bronze medalist, watched this year's

  • 'Multidimensional' approach to energy initiative

    A panel of energy experts met at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 17 to discuss the service's progress in meeting the Defense Department's energy goals.Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy Dr. Kevin Geiss said the service is

  • Families and sports come together for family day

    Shouts of encouragement, laughter and music were the sounds of the 459th Air Refueling Wing's Sports and Family Day near the West Fitness Center here, Sept. 16. The events of the day included a spouse's flight on a 135-KC Stratotanker, followed by a series of sports: softball, basketball,

  • Coming Together to Remember September 11th

    This week, we mark the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks. It's a time to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent men, women and children we lost, and the families they left behind. It's a chance to honor the courage of the first responders who risked their lives - on that day, and every

  • Airmen represent wing at Brad Paisley concert

    Airmen from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron represented the 459th Air Refueling Wing at the country music artist, Brad Paisley concert, Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater, Bristow, Va., Aug. 25, 2012. The Airmen were invited to march on stage during Paisley's song, "This is country music" and salute the

  • 459 MXS holds change of command ceremony

    The 459th Maintenance Squadron held a change of command ceremony in Hangar 11, on Aug. 25. Departing commander, Maj. Wendy Duffy received the Meritorious Service Award moments before she relinquished command to Maj. Keith McCray, 459th MXS maintenance officer."The change of command is a time-honored