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AF distinguished visitor tours 459 ARW-1

Mr. Daniel Ginsberg, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Washington, D.C., shakes the hand of Air Force Col. William Mason, commander of the 459th Air Refueling Wing, during a visit to the wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2013. Ginsberg visited the wing to interact with the Airmen and answer questions regarding manpower issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Wing transports historical artifacts-5

A Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka or “cherry blossom” rocket sits in a box waiting to be loaded into a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 14, 2013. The Japanese rocket was built in 1945 and was used to accelerate Kamikaze attack planes in their final strikes. The rocket along with two wing flaps from a B-17 Flying Fortress came from the Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and the 459th ARW crew will transport both pieces of history to the National Museum of the United States of Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (Photo/ Smithsonian Institution)

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Wing transports historical artifacts-4

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Frankie Rollins, 756th Air Refueling Squadron, secures two wing flaps from a B-17 Flying Fortress in a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 14, 2013. The wing flaps, along with a “cherry blossom” rocket built in 1945 came from the Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and the 459th ARW crew will transport both pieces of history to the National Museum of the United States of Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Wing transports historical artifacts-3

Members from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron load two wing flaps from a B-17 Flying Fortress into a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 14, 2013. The wing flaps, along with a “cherry blossom” rocket built in 1945 came from the Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and the 459th ARW crew will transport both pieces of history to the National Museum of the United States of Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Wing transports historical artifacts-1

A K-Loader carrying two wing flaps from a B-17 Flying Fortress pulls up to a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., while troops wait to unload the flaps onto the aircraft, May 14, 2013. The wing flaps, along with a “cherry blossom” rocket built in 1945 came from the Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and the 459th ARW crew will transport both pieces of history to the National Museum of the United States of Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Liberators deploy to the desert-4

U.S. Air Force troops from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron unload bags and gear as they prepare to depart for a deployment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 13, 2013. The 459th MXS and Operations Group deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Liberators deploy to the desert-2

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron conduct their preflight procedures before departing for a deployment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 13, 2013. The 459th MXS and Operations Group deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Liberators deploy to the desert-1

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Brown, 459th Maintenance Squadron, walks hand-in-hand with his significant other as he gets ready to board a bus which will take him and his squadron to a KC-135 Stratotanker for a deployment departure at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 13, 2013. The 459th MXS and Operations Group deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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459 CES trains to save lives

Airmen from the 459th Civil Engineer Squadron hold a ladder up the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a training exercise at Joint Base Andrews Md., May 5, 2013. The team was exercising their capabilities to conduct a primary and secondary search and rescue for the scenario of smoke in the aircraft with one soul missing and simulated a Rapid Intervention Team standing by to assist them. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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Meet the newest Liberator

Say hello to the 459th Air Refueling Wing's newest Airman, Airman First Class Ibrahim Fornah. Airman Fornah joins the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron as an optometry specialist after completing Basic Military Training and technical school. The Sierra Leone native now lives in Lanham, Md., with his wife and children. He hopes to obtain a commission after earning a bachelor’s degree in cyber security. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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Airmen bring their kids to work-2

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Blake, commander of the 756th Aerial Refueling Squadron, poses for a picture with his daughter, Elizabeth, for Take Your Child to Work Day, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 25, 2012. Take Your Child to Work Day is a day where parents can bring their children into the workplace to highlight the different opportunities available to them and to promote a positive attitude for their future. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Airmen bring their kids to work

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cherylene Menefee, program facilitator 459th Development and Training Flight, shows her daughters how to organize paperwork on Take Your Child to Work Day, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 25, 2012. Take Your Child to Work Day is a day where parents can bring their children into the workplace to highlight the different opportunities available to them and to promote a positive attitude for their future. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

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Dumpster-diving for information

U.S Air Force Major Oscar Ahumada, 459th Force Support Squadron, and Senior Airman Melissa Klingler, privacy act manager for the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews Md., go through trash bags looking for improper disposable of privacy act information, April 14, 2013. The dumpster-diving is an effort to make member information not so readily available. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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459 ARW announces 2013 Second Quarter winners

2013 Airman of the Second Quarter, Senior Airman Justin Velez-Hagan, 69th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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459 ARW announces 2013 Second Quarter winners

2013 Noncommissioned Officer of the Second Quarter, Staff Sgt. Tara Hickman,756th Aerial Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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459 ARW announces 2013 Second Quarter winners

2013 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Second Quarter, Master Sgt. Jerry Trickett, 69th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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459 ARW announces 2013 Second Quarter winners

2013 Company Grade Officer of the Second Quarter, Capt. John Mortenson, 756th Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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69 APS bids farewell to the Chief

Major Bruce Carper (left), 69th Aerial Port Squadron commander, passes a letter of appreciation from President Barack Obama to Chief Master Sgt. Boyd Clendenen, 69 APS chief of combat readiness and training, during a retirement ceremony here Apr. 13, 2013. Chief Clendenen is retiring from the 459th Air Refueling Wing after 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, culminating nearly 30 years in the armed forces. Clendenen plans to continue working with Lockhead Martin, enjoy more time with his family and explore his options for beginning a new career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Russell)

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Meet the newest 459 ARW Airman

Say hello to Airman 1st Class Akeem Hopkins,the 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's newest KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief. Airman Hopkins, a Plainfied, N.J., native, joins the 459 AMXS after recently completing Basic Military Training and technical school. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and enjoys attending different sporting events. Airman Hopkins plans on participating in the seasoning training program in order to obtain on-the-job training in his career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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Delayed Enlistment Program prepares civilians for BMT-2

Senior Master Sgt. Pat Muoio, senior recruiter for the 459th Air Refueling Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., corrects trainees of the Delayed Enlistment Program during a drill and marching instruction session, February 12, 2012. The program was stood up by the 459 ARW Development and Training Flight and helps to prepare individuals whom have enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and are awaiting Basic Military Training dates. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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