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  • Most valuable asset under new guidance

    The 482nd Fighter Wing Mission Support Squadron hosted an assumption of command ceremony Nov. 3. Capt. Christy Shaw, previously assigned as executive officer of the 482nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group, accepted her first command position as several members of her family and distinguished guests

  • Homestead Airmen featured during Dolphins halftime show

    When the Air Force Academy Band requested support from Homestead Air Reserve Base during the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots halftime show on Oct. 21, dozens of servicemembers eagerly volunteered to share center stage with the band and get a free ticket to the game. The invitation was also

  • Reservist rides waves, rescues swimmers from rip current

    Tech. Sgt. Richard Petty, 482nd Communications Squadron ground radio technician, was in the right place at the right time while surfing off of Miami Beach last week. The Miami resident noticed a commotion as a crowd of onlookers gathered who were yelling and pointing toward the water. He ran over

  • From Cali to Miami: Maintenance group commander assumes command

    The 482nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group hosted an assumption of command ceremony Oct. 14. Col. Randy Falcon, 482nd FW commander, passed command of the group to Col. M.J. Giddings Jr. Colonel Giddings' last assignment was commander, 940th Maintenance Group, 940th Air Refueling Wing, Beale Air Force

  • Hurricanes host pre-game mass enlistment

    Nine new Homestead reservists raised their right hand and took the oath of enlistment into the Air Force Reserve on the Orange Bowl field during the pre-game festivities of the University of Miami vs. Georgia Tech football game on Saturday. The enlistees marched out onto the 20-yard line minutes

  • Golf tournament raises money for military-appreciation programs

    Homestead Air Reserve Base servicemembers teamed up with civic and business leaders to compete on the links and raise money for military-themed causes at the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Golf Tournament on Friday. Altogether, 30 golfers from the 482nd

  • Air Force Celebration

    Air Force personnel in all components, overseas and at home station, have commemorated the 60th Anniversary since the dedication of the Air Force monument in Washington D.C. last year, and the 482nd Fighter Wing is adding its own unique touch to the milestone. The 482nd FW will host the "Heritage to