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  • 459th ARW to hold Family Fun Day in September

    An afternoon of barbequing, live music and relaxation is in order for members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen and their families this summer. The wing is holding its annual Family Fun Day, currently scheduled for Sept. 10 during the Unit Training Assembly from noon to 4 p.m. at the

  • 459 ARW holds historical induction ceremony

    Since World War II, the role of the non-commissioned officer has shifted from being a liaison for enlisted and officer servicemembers, towards NCOs providing the experience and leadership it takes to develop up and coming Airmen. In pursuing this vision, Chief Master Sgt. Clifford B. Van Yahres,

  • Balancing Reserve force discussed at Commander and Spouse Forum

    In order to gain increased awareness of the needs of Citizen Airmen, their families and the current issues they are faced with, Air Force Reserve wing commanders and their spouses attended the annual Air Force Reserve Commander and Spouse forum here July 6-8, 2011. Along with speaking to chief of

  • SNCO and NCO induction ceremony to be held July 17

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing will be holding its first-ever combined senior noncomissioned officer and noncomissioned officer induction ceremony, scheduled for July 17 at 1100 in building 3755, room 117 here during the Unit Training Assembly. Enlisted Reserve Airmen from the wing newly promoted to

  • JBA takes center stage for motorcycle safety

    As the summer months kick-off, motorcycle riders saddle their bikes as a new riding season begins. Among these riders are members of the Green Knights, an international military motorcycling club that promotes motorcycle education and safety. Air Force TV and the Green Knights National Capital

  • Summer heat and your health

    It's summer again in the National Capital Region and there is plenty of outdoor work to do and fun to be had. However, before you go outdoors, it is important to understand the potential health hazards presented by the hot and humid conditions common here in the summer months. Thermal stress brought

  • Warrior Dash a muddy good time for Andrews Airmen

    What do you get when you combine a three mile run with rugged terrain, low-crawling through mud, leaping over fire and rappelling down a ravine? These are ingredients that make up the annual Warrior Dash.The non-military-affiliated extreme race is held in multiple cities across the U.S. and this

  • Reserve Airmen fuel up NATO forces in Iceland exercise

    Air Force Reserve Airmen and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., took part in Northern Viking 11, a biennial NATO air-space and maritime protection exercise here June 3-10, 2011.This year approximately 450 NATO military members from the U.S., Norway,