A KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Md., refuels F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, N.C., over the southeastern U.S., July 9, 2025. The KC-135 is the Air Force's core aerial refueling platform, extending the global reach of the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)
Tacoma, WA native, James Wiseman has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force . Wiseman is currently serving as Critical Care Air Transport Flight Commander with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Officer Training School - Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, AL. Lt. Col. Wiseman has served in the military for 9 years.
Spanish Lake, MO native, Air Force SSgt Armani Perkins has earned a master's degree in Master of Science, IT Management from Western Governors University.
Takoma Park, MD native, Stephane Yambaka has been promoted to the rank of Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Yambaka is currently serving as NCOIC of Mental Health with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD. TSgt Yambaka has served in the military for 16 years.
York, PA native, George Donavos has been promoted to the rank of Major in the U.S. Air Force . Donavos is currently serving as Aeromedical Flight Nurse with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, . Maj. Donavos has served in the military for 5 years.
