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  • Commanders holiday message

    During this holiday season I would like to thank the dedicated Citizen Airmen of Homestead ARB for the significant sacrifices you and your families have made, and recognize you for your remarkable achievements during the year. I am extremely proud to be your commander, and consider myself lucky to

  • Blue Angels to headline 2010 "Wings Over Homestead" air show

    Jaw-dropping precision aerobatics will be highlighted against a backdrop of jet sound as the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels headline an all-star list of performers at the Homestead Air Reserve Base "Wings Over Homestead" air show Nov. 6-7, 2010. The announcement was made at the International Council of Air

  • Airmen pay tribute to fallen wingman

    On Dec. 5 at 9:18 a.m., four F-16 fighter jets from the 93rd Fighter Squadron flew over hangar 200 in a freedom arrival recovery formation to honor a fallen colleague and friend.Lt. Col. Edmundo Velazquez died Nov. 8, when his single-engine, Aero Commander, Model 100 plane he was piloting crashed in

  • Officials launch new Air Force community Web site

    Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.The entire Air Force family: all Airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; and retirees are invited to log on to

  • Dec. 1 golden anniversary of chief master sergeant rank

    Chief master sergeants weren't a part of the Air Force's enlisted structure when the service was formed in 1947. In fact, it took 11 years after the fact until the rank even existed.This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment by Air Force officials of the rank of chief master sergeant,

  • Leaders send holiday safety message

    The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family a holiday safety message and remind all to celebrate responsibly.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz issued the following message: "Happy Holidays! Whether you are deployed, stationed

  • Miami Heat "Home Strong" program recognizes 482nd Fighter Wing members

    Senior Master Sgt. Antonio Romero (left) and Senior Airman James Jean (right), 93rd Fighter Squadron members, were recognized during the pre-game ceremony of the New Orleans Hornets vs. Miami Heat game as part of the team's "Home Strong" Program on Nov. 22.The Home Strong program, championed by NBA

  • Services Agency officials launch MyAirForceLife.com

    Air Force Services Agency officials have launched a new Web site, MyAirForceLife.com, to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play,'" said Col. Sandra

  • Commentary: Veterans Day message

    Veterans Day, a day purposely set aside to remember the sacrifices and service of our nation's veterans and it is a special day indeed. We honor the men and women who have valiantly and selflessly devoted themselves to something greater than themselves...the United States of America, the greatest