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  • 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

  • Maj. Luis M. Millares (right) is congratulated by Col. T. Glenn Davis, 482nd Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 6. During the ceremony Maj. Luis M. Millares assumed command of the 482nd Fighter Wing’s Maintenance Squadron. The squadron consists of 252 personnel responsible for aerospace ground equipment, munitions, repair and calibration of equipment, off-equipment maintenance of aircraft and fabrication of parts. The squadron provides direct support to the 93rd Fighter Squadron’s F-16 “Mako” fighter jets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

    Millares assumes command of Maintenance Squadron

    Maj. Luis M. Millares assumed command of the 482nd Maintenance Squadron in a ceremony here at Homestead Air Reserve Base on May 6. Col. T. Glenn Davis, 482nd Maintenance Group Commander, presided over the ceremony. Major Millares takes over from Maj. George T. Palmer, who recently transferred to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., to assume command of the
  • 482nd Fighter Wing Chaplain, Lt. Col. William Chambers, flanked by Sergeant Ayers, speaks to attendees at the National Day of Prayer breakfast here May 3. Sergeant Ayers has been the lead planner and coordinator the last three years for the event. Air Force Reserve Command recently recognized him as the 2006 Citizen Airman Outstanding Reserve Chaplain Assistant of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

    Chaplain Assistant recognized as best in AFRC

    Many Air Force reservists bring the skills and dedication they've learned in civilian life to the military, strengthening the quality of their contribution. That's certainly the case for Staff Sgt. Ryan Ayers, a chaplain assistant for the 482nd Fighter Wing here. Air Force Reserve Command recently recognized him as the 2006 Citizen Airman
  • An F-22A Raptor fighter jet flies above Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., during the 2007 McDonald’s Air and Sea Show on May 6. The Raptor is the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft and combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability to create an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. The Raptor is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defend threats attempting to deny access to our nation’s Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The Raptor cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

    Airpower displayed at annual Ft. Lauderdale Air and Sea Show

    Jets, helicopters and planes from across the United States arrived here May 3 to give spectators a small taste of  the airpower, air superiority and search-and-rescue capabilities provided by the Air Force. The aerial displays and demonstrations took place May 5-6, with F-16 fighter jets from the local unit at Homestead Air Reserve Base launching
  • Master Sgt. William Gordon, an Air Force reservist with the 482nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron stands proudly with his civilian employer, Ken Pachnek, chief of police for the City of Lauderhill. Pachnek was awarded the Above and Beyond award by the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve during a ceremony on May 3. The Above and Beyond award is presented to civilian employers who find innovative ways to support activated reservists when they perform their military duties, such as attending or sponsoring welcome home ceremonies, supporting military families, and providing income-replacement assistance during activations for military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

    Reservist's civilian boss goes Above and Beyond to support military

    The civilian employer of an Air Force reservist assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing joined several other employers from South Florida at an awards ceremony hosted here by the Department of Defense May 3. Chief Ken Pachnek, chief of police for the City of Lauderdale, Fla., is the civilian employer of Master Sgt. William Gordon, a security forces
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