News

May 8, 2024
459th ARW says farewell to its deputy commander

The 459th Air Refueling Wing Deputy Commander, Col. Roland Tsui leaves to become the Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements at Pacific Air Forces.
May 8, 2024
Col. Bruce Carper retires

Col. Bruce Carper, Commander, 759th Logistics Readiness Flight, retires after having served nearly 28 years in the Air Force Reserve.
May 5, 2024
459th ARW Airmen prepare for deployment

Airmen from the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. recently deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of national defense missions in the region.
April 25, 2024
459th ARW holds annual awards banquet

The 459th Air Refueling Wing held its awards banquet for 2023 on April 13, 2024. This year, the awards banquet was conducted as a Combat Dining Out! The award nominees were the best of each quarter of 2023 and earned an opportunity to compete for the top spot in their respective categories.
March 27, 2024
SEAC visit to 459th ARW promotes transformation and Reserve integration

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy Black visited the 459th Air Refueling Wing March 19, 2024. The visit provided the Nation’s top enlisted member the opportunity to get an up-close look at the wing’s Air Force Reserve mission.
March 23, 2024
459th MSG Commander shares inspiring story for Women's History Month

The 459th Mission Support Group Commander, Col. Vianesa Vargas, shares her personal experiences to inspire others during Women's History Month.
March 19, 2024
The 459th Command Chief shares Women's History Month reflection

In honor of Women’s History Month, Chief Master Sgt. Sharese Junious, 459th Air Refueling Wing Command Chief, shares her thoughts on her career as a woman in the Air Force and what Women’s History Month means to her.
Feb. 8, 2024
459th FSS Senior Enlisted Leader promotes to Chief

The 459th Force Support Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader is promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sgt. during a promotion ceremony during the February UTA weekend at the 459th Air Refueling Wing.
Dec. 19, 2023
"Pilot for a Day" Jeremiah Hawkins visits 459th ARW

The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted "Pilot for a Day," Jeremiah Hawkins, as part of his base tour via a local non-profit organization that organizes and funds "Pilot for a Day" events for children with serious medical conditions.
Sept. 11, 2023
459th ARW Director of Psychological Health promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During the month of September, we aim to raise awareness about this multifaceted issue. Over the UTA weekend, the JBA Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month was on display at the 459th alongside 459th ARW Director of Psychological Health (DPH)