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  • Mr. Robert G. Steele, a painter and illustrator who is a member of the Air Force Artist Program, walks out for a ride in an F-16 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., June 11, accompanied by Col. Randall G. Falcon, commander of the 482nd Fighter Wing. Mr. Steele visited the base to learn about the Air Force Reserve and document the activities of Citizen Airmen, their equipment and activities. For more information about the Air Force Artist Program, visit http://www.afapo.hq.af.mil/Presentation/Content/aboutArt.cfm (U.S. Air Force photo/Jake Shaw

    Artist visits base, documents Air Force Reserve missions

    A member of the Air Force Artist Program visited Homestead Air Reserve Base June 8-12 to learn about the Air Force Reserve and produce paintings to illustrate the Air Force Reserve's role in the total force. Mr. Robert G. Steele, a painter and illustrator, was chosen from more than 1,600 civilian artists who volunteer their time and skills,
  • GERMANY -- The mangled 1992 Isuzu Trooper that Master Sgt. Theresa Hall was riding in eight years ago sits at a junk yard shortly after an accident that killed the other four passengers. Sergeant Hall was the only survivor of the head-on collision with a drunk driver. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Enjoy the summer months - safely

    Summer's here and I hope you'll spend more time engaging in outdoor activities with family and friends. Our beautiful South Florida climate is perfect for boating, sporting events or just time in the yard with the kids. Unfortunately, these activities usually correspond to a rise in safety mishaps involving our personnel. For this reason, the
  • Winners of the first quarter awards at Homestead Air Reserve Base are pictured left to right: Sailor of the Quarter Petty Officer Rafael K. Varela, Maritime Safety and Security Team Miami; Airman of the Quarter Senior Airman Jeffrey Saba, 482nd Services Squadron; Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter Tech. Sgt. Mayra Williams, 482nd Services Squadron; Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter Master Sgt. Rubal Butler, 482nd Services Squadron; Junior Officer of the Quarter Capt Lindsey Lamb, 93rd Fighter Squadron; Civilian of the Quarter Ms. Josie Aviles, 482nd Fighter Wing. The award winners received more than $300 in gifts and certificates courtesy of unit commanders, the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee, as well as local elected officials (U.S. Air Force photo/Jake Shaw).

    Base announces quarterly award winners

    Homestead Air Reserve Base recognized its top performers from the first quarter of 2007 during an awards luncheon at the Falcon's Nest Club here June 7. Each quarterly award winner received more than $300 in gifts, awards and certificates courtesy of unit commanders, the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee, as
  • For the status of Homestead Air Reserve Base following a hurricane, call 1(800) 945-5328 or (305) 224-7691. To report your status, location and contact information within 48 hours of crisis onset, call your supervisor first. If communication is down on base, call the 10th Air Force Crisis Action Team hotline at 1(800) 828-4624 ext. 5160 or ext. 3079. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Dan Galindo)

    Check-in required; base restricted following hurricanes

    In addition to making a family evacuation plan and stockpiling necessities for a storm's aftermath, reservists and civilian employees of the base have another responsibility. All base employees are required to check-in within 48 hours after a crisis begins to notify your supervisors of your location, status and provide your contact information.

  • New scam targets military spouses

    The American Red Cross is warning military spouses about a new identity-theft scam that targets family members of deployed troops. The Red Cross was alerted of the scam earlier this month, said Devorah Goldburg of the Red Cross. The scam involves a person with an American accent calling a military spouse, identifying herself as a representative of
  • Major Sean “THOR” Carpenter, an F-16 pilot assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, warms up at the driving range before the shotgun start of the 16th annual Chamber South Military Affairs Committee golf tournament at the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club May 25. THOR won the long drive contest during the tournament by hitting a 295-yard drive. 57 military golfers from the local area played for free in the tournament thanks to local civic and business leaders who sponsored them. The tournament raised approximately $20,000 for the Chamber South chamber of commerce and culminated a month filled with military appreciation and awareness events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jake Shaw)

    Golf tournament thanks military, raises $$$ for Military Affairs Committee

    Civic and business leaders teamed up with local military members May 25 in a golf tournament organized by the Chamber South Chamber of Commerce. The tournament, held at the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club in Kendall, culminated a month filled with programs designed to raise awareness and appreciation for our local military. May was designated as
  • City of Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina cuts the ribbon marking the grand opening of a new Air Force Reserve recruiting office May 8. 482nd Fighter Wing Command Col. Randy Falcon (second from right) and members of the Hialeah city council attended the ceremony to welcome the recruiters to the area. The Hialeah office is the third satellite recruiting station for the 482nd Fighter Wing in South Florida. (Courtesy photo)

    Recruiters open new office, intensify efforts

    482nd Fighter Wing Commander Col. Randy Falcon joined the Mayor of Hialeah, Julio Robaina, and city council members May 8 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of a new Air Force Reserve recruiting office here. The new office is one of several efforts by base recruiters to find future reservists for the wing and ultimately find the
  • Workers install a new fence at the Homestead Air Reserve Base softball field. The completed project will extend the area of the playing field by approximately 30 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jake Shaw)

    Recreation, fitness center upgrades continue at base

    A renovation project is underway at Homestead Air Reserve Base to repair and upgrade the softball/flag football fields and other areas surrounding the base fitness center. The project, which started May 14, includes a new vinyl-coated fence which is more durable and safe according to Mr. Herb Tiedemann, the Base Fitness Center Director. The fence
  • Staff Sgt. Bill Ketelsen, an aircraft armament systems journeyman assigned to the Florida Air National Guard’s Detachment 1, 125th Fighter Wing, briefs Brazilian Air Force Commander Gen. Juniti Saito during a visit to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 21. Gen Saito visited Homestead as part of a five-day tour of Air Force bases in the United States. During his short stop at Homestead the general received several briefings and toured the alert facility and saw F-15 fighter jets belonging to the Florida Air National Guard’s Detachment 1, 125th Fighter Wing. The general is the Brazilian counterpart to Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. General Saito is scheduled to visit the Pentagon during his trip to meet with General Moseley. The Brazilian Air Force inventory includes about 750 aircraft that are supported by more than 70,000 Airmen. Also pictured (left to right) are: Lt. Gen. Norman R. Seip, 12th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Gilberto Antonio Saboya Burner, Vice Chief of Staff of the Brazilian Air Force and Maj. Gen. Paulo Souza, Air Attache, Brazilian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jake Shaw)

    Brazilian Air Force Commander visits Homestead

  • Senior Airman Pablo Munoz (center) of the 482nd Maintenance Group, Maintenance Operations Flight, graduated May 9 from Airman Leadership School at Patrick AFB, Fla. His unit commander, Major Octavius R. Clark (left), and supervisor, Tech. Sgt. Karen McDonald, were on hand to congratulate Airman Munoz for his achievement. ALS prepares Senior Airmen for the leadership challenges they will face in the future as non-commissioned officers. The school focuses on developing communication skills, leadership abilities and military knowledge. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Maintenance Airman graduates leadership school

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