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  • SFS conducts heavy-weapons training

    The 459th Security Forces Squadron here, pose for a picture after conducting heavy-weapons training at Marine Base Quantico, Virginia, May 3, 2014. Members completed qualification on M240B Machine Gun, M249 Automatic Rifle, M203 Grenade Launcher, and a M870 Shot Gun.The qualifications fulfills

  • Making what's good, great; new mental health program at the 459 ARW

    A new program has been established at the 459th Air Refueling Wing, here. The Psychological Health Program is geared toward helping Airmen and their families maximize psychological health, resilience, and wellbeing so they can overcome the challenges of life both in and out of the military. Julie

  • Celebrating the 44th Annual Earth Day

    Team Andrews volunteers pick up trash and spread gravel on a trail here to recognize the 44th Annual Earth Day, April 22, 2014. The trail is primarily used by team members for walking and running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

  • Becoming a first sergeant

    Whether they're helping Airmen get home on emergency leave or counseling them on their actions, first sergeants have an important role in a unit. Becoming a first sergeant, however, requires experiences and knowledge not always learned in a classroom. That is why first sergeants from around the

  • Wanted: 2014 JBA Half Marathon athletes!

    It's that time of year again; as snow days come to a halt and frigid air dwindles, athletes gear up for another season of outdoor sports and activities. Following suit, Joint Base Andrews is hosting its second Annual Half Marathon on April 26, with opening ceremonies at 6:30 a.m., in the building

  • Wing hosts Reserve Officer Development course

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Reserve Officer Development Education course at the Sheridan Suites hotel in Alexandria, Va., April 3-6. More than 70 young officers from ranks of lieutenant to major attended the course spanning various units from Air Force Reserve Command. All attendees held

  • Eye of the Storm

    From sunshine, to snowfall, to rain, the weather has had a cynical cycle this time of year. According to the 89th Operations Support Squadron, this type of erratic weather is unusual for this area. "It's because of the low jet stream that's been hitting into the warmer coastal waters", said Staff

  • Changes coming to deployed Airman pay

    Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs.The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent danger pay, or IDP, in multiple countries.The DoD-wide announcement impacts Airmen deployed to 15 countries."The IDP recertification process

  • 4th AF commander visits the 459

    Air Force Brig. Gen. John Flournoy, commander, Fourth Air Force, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., visited the 459th Air Refueling Wing here, March 14-16. Flournoy visited the wing to talk to Airmen and answer questions related to Reserve issues.

  • Wing refuels new F-35 fighter jet

    An F-35 Lighting II fighter jet from the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., over the plains of Texas, March 12. The tanker met with the fighter jet at 27,000 feet in the air for an aerial