2008 Combined Federal Campaign begins

The 482nd Fighter Wing has kicked off the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign which runs from Oct. 1 - Dec. 15. CFC is about opportunity: it's about doing good and touching the lives of others through your thoughtfulness, compassion, and generosity; it is about making a difference in your community, in

Newest members of the Reserve

Airman's Roll Call: Energy at the forefront

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on what Airmen can do to help the Air Force conserve energy. The Air Force is the federal government's largest consumer of energy. While individual Airmen can't necessarily control the amount of fuel we require for our aircraft, we can all do our part to ensure

First day on the job

Homestead exercises its mobility machine

Famed World War II veteran visits Homestead

Commander announces new vision and mission statements

Col. William B. Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander announced the new unit vision and mission statements Sept. 26.  Vision statement: "Dedicated Citizen Airmen providing premier global combat capabilities and regional humanitarian support to the joint warfighter." Mission statement:Provide ready,

Benefits for Reservists when volunteering vs. being mobilized: same or different?

Since Operation Desert Storm, the Air Force has increasingly relied on Reserve and Guard forces to meet combatant commander requirements. Demand for forces dramatically increased after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The Air Force initially met this demand primarily through partial mobilization of

IAAFA returns to Homestead ARB

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