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  • Royal air show displays military aircraft on global scale

    Bouts of heavy rain and low clouds did not stop a crowd of more than 130,000 from attending the largest military air show at Royal Air Force Fairford in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom July 7-8.For 41 years, the Royal International Air Tattoo has been the true melting pot of aviation drawing the

  • Texas night becomes aerial classroom

    From 22,000 feet in the air it's dark and there is nothing but a black wall of never-ending sky. The moon's reflection off a few stray clouds provides the only bit of light.Suddenly, a huge, grey object appears from seemingly nowhere and positions itself in the back of the airborne KC-135

  • 756 ARS does the business in Texas

    The 756th Aerial Refueling Squadron from Joint Base Andrews, Md., is participating in a business effort training mission here, June 25 through 30. A business effort training mission is a series of flying missions over one or two weeks where an aerial refueling unit provides support to another unit

  • Wing passes ORI

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing received a satisfactory grade for their Operational Readiness Inspection which was in Alpena Mich., June 9 through 16. "During our inspection, we found strong leadership and teamwork were clearly evident at all levels to make the 459 ARW an effective and efficient

  • 459th ARW prepares for readiness inspection

    Living the words of the Air Force core values, members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing have been preparing for their 2012 Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), in order to show the Air Mobility Command Inspector General team and the world the 459 ARW is ready for action.During the inspection,

  • 459th commander visits veterans

    Col. Samuel Mahaney, 459th Air Refueling Wing commander, talks with a 92-year-old doctor during a visit to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Md., for a Memorial Day event and luncheon, May 30, 2012. The doctor has delivered over 3,000 babies and was in charge of 100 corpsmen during World War II.

  • Not all fun and games for crew members

    There are certain perks to being part of a flight crew. They get to travel all around the world, experience different cultures and build strong relationships with one another as well as relationships with fellow service members. However, it is not all fun and games for those who serve the country

  • 459 ARW demonstrates global capibility at Australian air show

    Members from the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., landed in Pearce, Australia, as part of an international support mission, May 18. The 459 ARW are assisting fellow airmen of the Royal Australian Air Force by having one of their KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft on display for the

  • New commanders take the lead

    The 759th Logistics Readiness Flight held an assumption of command ceremony here, Sat. May 12.Lt. Col. Steven M. Higgins assumed command of the 759th LRF and will oversee reservists responsible for logistics duties. He will also be responsible for the transport of cargo and passengers for flight

  • 2012 Andrews Air Show and Open House scheduled to 'take off' May 18-20

    The skies over the National Capital Region will be filled with the sound of freedom May 18 - 20 as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, headline the 2012 Joint Service Open House here. Celebrating 100 years of Marine Corps aviation, the 2012 JSOH will continue its legacy as