Homestead2 Air Reserve Base News

Homestead ARB Honors 9/11 With Memorial Events

MSgt. Lionel Castellano — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:02:37 GMT

On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Homestead Air Reserve Base and Special Operations Command South held solemn tributes to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call that day.

93d FS Change of Command, 482 OSS Assumption of Command held at Homestead ARB

Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:42:00 GMT

The 482d Fighter Wing held two ceremonies in Hangar 200 on Sept. 5, 2025, marking key leadership transitions within the wing’s operations group.

Homestead ARB Promotes Financial Readiness Through Base Resources

Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Financial literacy is more than just budgeting, it’s a key component of mission readiness. At Homestead Air Reserve Base, Airmen and families have access to multiple on-base resources designed to strengthen their financial fitness during National Financial Awareness Month and beyond.

Florida ANG Command Team visits Detachment 1 at Homestead ARB

Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:17:47 GMT

The Florida Air National Guard Command Team, led by Brig. Gen. Richard L. Coffey III, visited the 125th Fighter Wing’s Detachment 1 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, Aug. 11, 2025. The visit included a mission briefing, Q&A session, tour of facilities, and recognition of three Airmen for outstanding performance.

MSST USCG Birthday

Staff Sgt. Nickolas Swanson — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:16:00 GMT

At sunset, the chase begins. Spray flies as U.S. Coast Guard boats slice through Biscayne Bay, their engines roaring in pursuit of a simulated hostile vessel. This high-intensity Non-Compliant Vessel Pursuit (NCVP) training isn’t just routine; it’s a testament to how strategic integration and joint-force readiness shape national defense.

Three Prior-Enlisted Airmen Graduate Officer Training School, Join Officer Ranks at Homestead ARB

Pentagon News — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Three Airmen assigned to Homestead Air Reserve Base graduated from Officer Training School (OTS) at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, marking their official transition from enlisted to commissioned officers.

IDLC25: Bullet Time

Eric M. White — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:09:00 GMT

The Integrated Defense Leadership Course is a two-week, hands-on training program for Air Force Security Forces Defenders to achieve and maintain combat readiness. It is based at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, and uses training grounds at nearby Camp Garfield.

From Enlisted to Officer: Air Force Academy Brings Opportunity to Homestead

Tamry McCauley — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:21:00 GMT

On March 27, 2025, 2nd Lt. Brandon Lindner and 2nd Lt. Adriana E. Funes from the U.S. Air Force Academy visited Homestead Air Reserve Base to speak with enlisted Airmen about the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development (LEAD) Program, a unique pathway that helps outstanding enlisted members pursue a commission through the Academy.

Homestead ARB’s 367th Fighter Squadron Unveils First Tail Flash on F-16

Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:34:42 GMT

An F-16 Fighting Falcon bearing the “367FS” tail flash took to the skies for the first time on April 4, 2025, marking a historic milestone for the 367th Fighter Squadron and strengthening the Total Force partnership at Homestead ARB.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits MAKOS

Maj William-Joseph Mojica — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:07:00 GMT

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Homestead Air Reserve Base to discuss reoptimizing for Great Power Competition and the role of the Air Force in ensuring U.S. national security objectives during a Town Hall, Jan. 11, 2025.

Homestead Reservist wins 4th place runner-up in National Pageant

Tamry L. McCauley — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

482d Homestead Reservist places 4th place in Miss Black USA Pageant

482d FW Base Commander Takes his Fini Flight

Tamry L. McCauley — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:59:00 GMT

Col Joshua G Padgett’s Fini Flight was a momentous occasion that honored his distinguished military career and marked his last flight for the 482d Fighter Wing.. With a history deeply rooted in Air force traditions, the Fini Flight is a time-honored tradition that signifies a pilot’s final flight. Throughout his adult life, Col Padgett has dedicated himself to military service, particularly in his role as a fighter pilot. His extensive experience and expertise have made him a highly respected member of the Air Force. As he embarked on his Fini Flight on Friday May 10, 2024, it was a moment of great significance and reflection for him.

Air Force, FEMA, DLA collaborate in Exercise Eagle Rising 3.0

Senior Airman Cameryn Bugman — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:54:13 GMT

As hurricane season approaches, Reservists and Air Force Emergency Management personnel partnered

Makos return from critical NORAD mission

Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:51:49 GMT

In a much-anticipated homecoming, the Airmen of the 482d Fighter Wing returned to Homestead Air

482d Fighter Wing welcomes first resilience integrator

Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:52:00 GMT

The 482d Fighter Wing has taken a critical step forward in supporting the well-being and resilience

482d Fighter Wing towers over competition in AFRC airfield operations awards

Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:20:00 GMT

Recognizing their excellence in airfield operations, the 482d Fighter Wing’s Air Traffic Control

482d Fighter Wing shines at RCG Awards with triple honors

Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:46:00 GMT

In a stunning display of excellence, the 482d Fighter Wing claimed significant honors at the

Retired HARB commander travels 1,300 miles to return one full year to Airman

Tech. Sgt. Katie Cassandra — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:42:00 GMT

The military is known for its unique culture, a strong sense of brotherhood understood best by those

A miraculous recovery: Airman defies the odds

Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:22:00 GMT

A year after a terrible car accident impacting four Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana,

HARB member takes first place in Air Force art contest

482d Fighter Wing Pubic Affairs — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:39:55 GMT

Recently, it was announced that the 482d Fighter Wing’s own Ms. Linda Zorichak took first place in