Deadline approaching: nominate your employer for the 2011 Employer Support Freedom Award

The beginning of the new year marks the final two weeks for Guard and Reserve members and their families to nominate supportive employers for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. During the 2011 nomination period, Guard and Reserve members have nominated military supportive

Fitness regulation changes based on Airmen's feedback

As Air Force officials continue to sculpt their fitness program based on Airmen's feedback, service officials issued an AF Guidance Memorandum here Dec. 20 that provides policy changes to AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, with an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2011. Compliance with the program is

Usher visits base and thanks Team Andrews servicemembers

September 2011 promotions

The following 459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen are promoted as of September 1, 2011To MSgtJerry TrickettTo TSgtCassandra Obermuller-BrandonRobert SteeleKenneth JamesTo SSgtMatthew Krug

Air Force Reservist takes flight in WWII-era plane

It's a warm fall afternoon when a crowd of vintage aircraft enthusiasts line up along the railing at a makeshift airfield in Bealeton, Va. for one of the annual Flying Circus air shows. Their attention is drawn skyward as a propeller-powered biplane performs aerobatic maneuvers high above. The sound

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As we find ourselves in holiday season mode, it's understandable that our minds are filled with typical festive issues like: "Can I get away with wearing elastic waistband pants to Thanksgiving dinner?" "I hope the photos from the office holiday party don't make it to Facebook." "Hopefully my

459 ARW Airmen and their families attend Yellow Ribbon event

The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted a Yellow Ribbon event at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center for Airmen and their family members, Nov. 19-21. The event was part of the overall Yellow Ribbon program, which is a congressionally-legislated directive that provides Reserve and National

Team Andrews Airmen recognized by U.S. Congressman for treating wounded warriors

Team Andrews Airmen from medical-related career fields reported to the Cannon House Office Building, Washington DC, in full service dress to meet with U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson Nov. 17. The meeting was scheduled by Congressman Thompson after he sponsored a U.S. House of Representatives

459 ARW ramps up training during NORE

459th Air Refueling Wing Airmen put their training and skills to the test during the Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise here Nov. 3 - Nov. 10. The exercise is focused on evaluating the 459 ARW's ability to plan and generate KC-135 Stratotankers to provide fuel to bomber and fighter aircraft

Ludacris performs as part of the Get 1 Now recruiting campaign

The Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service recently teamed up with Blaine Warren Advertising to bring a popular artist to perform for servicemembers as part of the "Stateside Tour for the Troops" campaign here Nov. 6.The popular rap artist and actor Ludacris, accompanied by co-artist, Lil