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  • MSST Miami (91114) Announces its Sailor of the Quarter

    The Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (91114), located at Homestead Air Reserve Base, would like to congratulate its newest sailor of the quarter, Petty Officer Second Class Jason Davis. Petty Officer Davis was awarded "Sailor of the Quarter" by the Commanding Officer of MSST Miami for

  • Reservists lead police to arrest

    "I can't believe he walked right up to me," thought Tech. Sgt. Chad Ehrlich after an unkempt stranger approached him at Miami International Airport. Sergeant Ehrlich and Master Sgt. Arthur Kuertz, 70th Aerial Port Squadron, were on a temporary duty assignment as official greeters to transport

  • Lessons learned: EET compiles results, improves base readiness

    One of the most important ingredients of a successful Operational Readiness Exercise occurs for days and even weeks after the simulated smoke, explosions and war time taskings. The 482nd Fighter Wing Exercise Evaluation Team is currently compiling an extensive after action report on "Deliberate

  • Miami Heat gives warm reception to Air Force Reserve

    The 10 newest members of Homestead Air Reserve Base were introduced during a mass enlistment during the halftime of the Miami Heat game on March 14. The enlistment was the featured event during "Air Force Reserve Night" at American Airlines Arena, and was spearheaded by the 482nd Fighter Wing's

  • Security Forces gain new vehicle, test bicycle patrol

    The 482nd Security Forces Squadron recently added new "wheels" to its arsenal to upgrade the patrol vehicle fleet and to test a forward-thinking program. A new patrol car with state-of-the-art equipment arrived on base in January, and the squadron is testing a bicycle patrol program currently

  • Homestead Inn renovations and expansion underway

    Large-scale renovation projects are underway at Homestead Inn to better suit the lodging needs of reservists traveling from all over South Florida to serve at Homestead Air Reserve Base. All existing Homestead Inn buildings are set for some form of refurbishment this year with improvements such as