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  • Commander discusses freedom of action, Unit Climate Assessment

    We've kept the skies above Homestead busy in preparation for the December Unit Training Assembly. In fact, eight F-16s recently deployed to Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada for a live fire exercise. Thanks to the 482nd Maintenance and Logistics Squadrons support, 87,000 pounds of cargo and 150

  • Welsh: Budget Woes Force Cuts to Some Base Facilities

    In this time of sequestration, the Air Force must focus on its primary mission of being able to fight and win the nation's wars, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force chief of staff, said here yesterday.Family programs that support that mission will receive funding, but "nice-to-have" facilities

  • Chief's Christmas Tree Challenge

    Once again the 482nd FW Chief's Group is having their annual Christmas Tree Challenge. They are challenging squadrons to see who will have the BEST decorated tree and the MOST toys under the tree; toy donations should be unwrapped. Judges will be the Wing Commander, Vice Commander and Command Chief.

  • Congratulations to recent civilian of the quarter award winners

    Congratulations to the following 482nd Fighter Wing civilians for recently receiving the civilian of the quarter award for the months of July through September.- Category I: Ms. Patricia D. Hall - 482nd Communications Squadron- Category II: Mr. Mark Van Brunt - 93rd Fighter Squadron- Category III:

  • Commander sends holiday season greetings to Citizen Airmen

    As we finish this year and look forward to the next, I want to thank you for your outstanding commitment and professionalism. You and your fellow Citizen Airmen clearly displayed a "service before self" attitude.From sequestration to the government shutdown, the budget challenges were numerous. I

  • Local youth treated to a visit

    Twenty six youth from the Little Havana and Homestead Career Centers were treated to a base visit on Nov. 15. The youth were given briefings by an F-16 pilot, aircrew flight equipment personnel and jet engine shop personnel.  They were also brought to the the flightline to look at an F-16 up

  • Reserve Advisory Council looking for innovative ideas

    Got a great idea that can improve things for your fellow reservists? The Air Force Reserve wants your input and has tasked the Reserve Advisory Council to represent all categories of Citizen Airmen and to bring their ideas to the attention of Air Force senior leaders.Scheduled to meet on Nov. 18,

  • Former vice commander selected for a star

    Former 482nd Fighter Wing vice commander Col. Jose Monteagudo was among 11 reservists nominated by the president to the rank of brigadier general.  The complete selection list as follows:Air Force Col. Talentino C. Angelosante has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general.

  • Base salutes veterans

    The 482nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard passes in review during the 2013 Homestead Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11. Sponsored by the Homestead Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4127, the parade is the oldest and largest Veterans Day celebration in Miami-Dade County. (U.S. Air Force picture/Tim Norton)

  • Service chiefs testify on risks of sequestration

    As they face the prospect of another year of deep cuts to their budgets, the military's service chiefs testified today before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the impact sequestration is having on the ability to organize, train and equip their service members.Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray