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  • 459 ARW welcomes new commander, bids farewell to former leader

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing held a change of command and retirement ceremony in the fuel cell hangar here Mar. 5. During the ceremony, Col. Russell A. Muncy officially took command of the 459 ARW from Col. James M. Allman, who retired from the Air Force after more than 26 years of military service.

  • President recommends $5 billion budget for Air Force Reserve

    Under the Fiscal 2012 President's Budget Request announced Feb. 14, Air Force Reserve Command is slated to receive an annual operating budget of $5.019 billion starting in October.The FY12 budget includes $1.7 billion for military personnel, $3.27 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for

  • Survey will assess Air Force community well-being

    Nearly 40, 000 reservists and 10,000 spouses of reservists will be recieving invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment Jan. 25. The Air Force-wide assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family

  • Enforcement of uniform standards is everyone's responsibility

    Editor's Note: Although the following news story pertains to AFDW personnel, guidelines from its officials do relate to the proper wear of the miliary uniform by Airmen at all wings and bases, especially at the 459th Air Refueling Wing with its close proximity to the nation's capital. Air Force

  • 11th Wing Safety Office - Ergonomics

    Editor's note: the following information and commentary has been provided by the 11th Wing Safety Office. Making sure your workspace fits your body will help you avoid work-related injuries, such as back strain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Even a few inches in the location of computer equipment can

  • Air Force Reserve has opportunities for separating Airmen

    Air Force Reserve officials want separating Airmen to consider opportunities as a reservist. Becoming a traditional reservist or an individual mobilization augmentee offers them the opportunity to pursue a civilian career and still serve their country.Traditional reservists join a Reserve unit,

  • Stay warm and out of trouble

    With chilly winter weather at most U.S. Air Force bases, it is important for Airmen to remain warm. As professional Airmen, it is important to wear the necessary gear while adhering to Air Force Instruction 36-2903: Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel."The wear of uniform reflects

  • 459 ARW command post Airman receives award

    459th Air Refueling Wing command post specialist, Senior Airman Jonathon Hazel, was among the winners that recently earned the Air Force Reserve Command's 2010 command and control award.The 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla., boasts the top large command post, and the 507th ARW, Tinker AFB,

  • 459 ARW takes part in readiness training

    459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen participated in Ability to Survive and Operate and readiness training Feb. 3-5 here. The required training prepared the wing for exercises and an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection to be conducted by the Air Mobility Command Inspector General in 2012. Maj.

  • 459 MXG welcomes new commander

    The 459th Maintenance Group guidon was passed to Col. Maureen G. Banavige during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 10 here Feb. 6. Colonel Banavige is replacing the 459 MXG's previous commander, Col. Timothy E. Nelson, who is currently assigned as the deputy J-6 at Headquarters U.S. Strategic