May 1, 2024 HARB showcases local Airman during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month This May, during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the 482d Fighter Wing proudly recognizes Tech. Sgt. Tu Lam of the 482d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) for his remarkable journey and contributions.
Oct. 27, 2023 70th, 79th ARS aircrews assist in SAR mission The October 2023 unit training assembly weekend proved Reserve Citizen Airmen were ready when in flight aircrews from the 70th and 79th Air Refueling Squadrons received a real-world request from Coast Guard District 11 Headquarters based in Alameda, California to aid in a Search and Rescue
June 27, 2023 It All Started with a Rubber Hose An aircraft’s internal fuel capacity was one of the most significant limiting factors that faced early aviators. In order to try to solve that problem, the first aerial refueling occurred above Rockwell Field in San Diego on June 27, 1923. To accomplish the feat, United States Army Air Service
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.
Dec. 5, 2022 4th Air Force Mission Video Since 1940, Fourth Air Force has played a major role in our country's air defense. As the largest NAF in the Air Force Reserve bolstering 18 units, one regional support group and more than 34,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen, we continue the mission of providing rapid global mobility ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!
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. 22, 2022 Grissom to hold public KC-46A scoping meeting Grissom is holding a public meeting Dec. 6, from 5-8 p.m. at the Milestone Event Center located at 1458 North Liberator St., Peru, IN 46970.The meeting is designed to inform community members on a proposed beddown of 12 KC-46A Pegasus aircraft as part of the Main Operating Base 5 mission.
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.