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  • 459th ARW unveils new heritage displays

    The 459th Air Refueling Wing unveils its new heritage panels designed by Wing's AFRC award-winning historian, Julius Lacano. The panels features the Wing's rich history that began in 1943.

  • AFRC introduces first Civilian Force Development e-book

    The Air Force Reserve Command introduces its first Civilian Force Development e-book which has been created to share pertinent information in support of our civilian workforce. The content also applies to personnel on Active Guard and Reserve, Air Reserve Technician and Traditional Reserve status

  • 459th teams with Denton Program for humanitarian mission

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-- The 459th Air Refueling Wing recently teamed with the Denton Program to deliver donated laptops to underprivileged children in The Bahamas.The purpose of the Denton Program is to allow U.S. based non-governmental sources to transport humanitarian aid at little or no cost to

  • 459th Airmen receive first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Airmen from the 459th Air Refueling Wing recently received the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations offered to military members as part of the whole-nation response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Department of Defense is implementing a standardized and coordinated strategy

  • 459th ARW supports AFDW, 316th WG in inauguration efforts

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS Md. – The 459th Air Refueling Wing provided support to the 316th Wing and Air Force District of Washington for the 2021 Inauguration Day.Members of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, 459th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 459th Maintenance Squadron stepped up and volunteered to answer

  • 459th Aircrew Flight Equipment shop wins top AFRC award

    JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – The 459th Operations Group’s Aircrew Flight Equipment shop recently won Air Force Reserve Command’s Aircrew Flight Equipment Small Program of the year for FY20.The AFE team was recognized by wing and headquarters leadership for its outstanding hard work and dedication to

  • 459 SFS NCO wins AFRC level award

    Tech Sgt. Michael Perez, 459th Security Forces Squadron, recently won an Air Force Reserve Command level award for his hard work and dedication to his unit in 2019.Perez currently serves as the assistant Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Security Forces Training and Readiness. He was nominated