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)
Sept. 11, 2023 Col. Corey Reed takes command of 459th ARW Col. Corey Reed takes command of the 459th Air Refueling Wing during his assumption of command ceremony held on Sep. 10, 2023, at the Joint Base Andrews theater.
March 14, 2023 459th ARW Military and Family Readiness Office supports resiliency with acupuncture The 459th Air Refueling Wing Military and Family Readiness Office helps Airmen combat stress by providing a free acupuncture session at the wing headquarters, March 8, 2023.
March 13, 2023 459th ARW announces 2022 Annual Awards winners The 459th Air Refueling Wing announces the 2023 Annual Awards winners. The wing held its annual awards banquet to announce the winners on March 4, 2023, at The Club at Andrews.
March 13, 2023 459th ARW Mission Support Group Commander retires Col. Ann Brown, 459th Mission Support Group Commander, retired from the Air Force March 5, 2023, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Her retirement ceremony held at The Courses at Andrews caps more than 33 years of honorable, decorated service.
Dec. 5, 2022 The 459th ARW hosts DHB to discuss patient movement, challenges The 459th Air Refueling Wing welcomed nearly 20 governing members of the Defense Health Board on Dec. 1, 2022 for an introduction to the unit’s medical missions to discuss the global patient movement pipeline and the challenges faced in supporting this critical effort.
Nov. 16, 2022 459th medical units, SFS, RegAF, Guard, Navy team for joint training exercise The 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron recently conducted a local C-130T Aeromedical Evacuation static training mission at Joint Base Andrews in conjunction with 459th Security Forces, active-duty Air Force, Air Guard, and Navy.
Sept. 30, 2022 The 459th AES holds innovative medical exercise with medical squadrons, SFS The 459th AES recently held an innovative exercise with its sister medical organizations, AMDS and ASTS, and the 459th SFS to practice organizational interface, exercise unregulated patient movement, and utilize member Tactical Combat Casualty Care skills on Aug. 31, 2022.
Sept. 6, 2022 KC-135 senior leaders convene for first ever Total Force KC-135 Weapons System Council Regular Air Force, Reserve and Guard senior leaders meet to discuss the strategic and tactical way ahead for the KC-135 Stratotanker at the first ever Total Force KC-135 Weapons System Council.