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  • 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

  • Defense official outlines pay freeze details

    Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr., the deputy under secretary of defense for

  • Fitness: What not to do

    It's common knowledge that fitness is one of the most important keys to living healthy. It's no secret that remaining in good physical shape is not only important for one's body, it's also essential to military readiness. Though physical training is instilled into service members from the moment

  • 459 ARW set to participate in 2012 MSP Polar Bear Plunge

    40 degree water in the Chesapeake Bay? Check. A wild bunch of 459th Air Refueling Wing servicemembers and civilians ready to go for a swim? Check. Plenty of generous donations gathered to help those in need? Check.That list is all part of the 16th Anniversary Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge,

  • Meet the newest Liberator

    Say hello to the 459th Air Refueling Wing's newest Airman, Capt. Tammy Rush. Captain Rush was recently assigned to the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron as a nurse. The Toledo, Ohio native comes to the 459 ARW after serving as a Traditional Reservist for the 403rd ASTS at Keesler Air Force Base,