459 ARW Spouse collects donations for relief efforts in the Philippines

A 459th Air Refueling Wing Spouse is doing her part for the relief efforts for the Philippines here, Nov. 21. Marieta Manio-Brown, a native to the Philippines, is working with other members on Joint Base Andrews, Md., to collect donations for those who are recovering in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

69 APS gets new commander

The 69th Aerial Port Squadron held a change of command here, Nov. 17. Maj. Robert Hamilton assumes command of the 69 APS from Lt. Col. Bruce Carper, who is now serving as the 512th Mission Support Group commander at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Prior to taking command of the 69 APS, Hamilton filled

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New chaplain arrives at wing

Chaplain, Major Joshua Kim is currently a traditional reservist (Cat A) assigned as the Wing Chaplain to the 459th Air Reserve Wing, here. Prior to his Reserve commission, Kim was assigned at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. from 2004-2008 as a Protestant Chaplain. His first tour as a reserve Chaplain was

2014 Joint Service Open House Cancelled

In accordance with the Department of Defense's fiscal year 2014 community outreach plan, the Joint Service Open House scheduled for May 2014, also known as the Andrews Airshow, has been cancelled. "We will miss the interaction that JSOH allowed us to have with our friends in the community, but this

CFC accepts donations

It's that time of year again to make a voluntary donation to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing can go to http://www.cfcnca.org/ to donate electronically. There, you'll register to allow online donations (via NEXUS). The catalog of organizations to donate to

Flagmen to direct traffic on West Perimeter Road

Flagmen will be directing traffic on West Perimeter Road near the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center here beginning Nov. 4.Traffic will intermittently be limited to one lane between the Fisher House and Menoher Drive Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Construction in this area is

JBA Energy Action Month events emphasize everyone's role in conserving, cutting utility use

For the past month, you would have needed a lot of energy to keep up with Master Sgt. Chad Stakolosa, a man on a mission to spread the word of conserving and cutting utility usage on Joint Base Andrews.Serving as the 11th Wing's Energy Action Month lead, he, along with other units' volunteers, has

U make a difference in redUcing energy Usage

When convening the workday at Joint Base Andrews, turn off your computer monitor(s) and let the utility-cost reductions commence.Such a simple measure generates about $24 per hour savings across the installation, but when computed on a daily basis, cost cuts grow to between $200 and $300."Energy

October UTA rescheduled

Due to budgetary constraints within Congress, the October Unit Training Assembly scheduled for Oct. 19-20, will be rescheduled to Nov. 16-17. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to the members," said Col. William Mason, commander of the 459th Air Refueling Wing. "This is a tough time