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  • Commander discusses future of Air Force Reserve

    Discussing the future of the Air Force, senior military and industry leaders gathered at the Air Force Association's 2013 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 16-18.More than 5,000 U.S. and

  • New Air Force app helps Airmen 'Be Ready' for emergencies

    When a natural or man-made disaster strikes, would you be prepared? Air Force officials are highlighting a mobile application to help Airmen prepare and plan for emergencies as part of September's National Preparedness Month.The Air Force Civil Engineer Center produced a Be Ready app to help Airmen

  • Senior leaders send Airmen, families birthday best

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On the 66th birthday of the United States Air Force, we salute the dedicated

  • Sign up now for kickball throwdown on Oct. 5

    A kickball throwdown is scheduled for Oct. 5. at 4:30 p.m. at the base softball field. All Homestead Air Reserve Base personnel are invited to participate. For more information or to sign up, call Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort at (786) 415-7135 or Tech. Sgt. Denise Dunnam at (786) 415-7656 or Senior

  • At 6 years TIS, Airmen can transfer education benefits

    Eligible Airmen may be able to transfer their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member, but should not wait until they're ready to retire, separate or until their dependent children are ready to go to college, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Because the Air Force program is tied to

  • Running to remember

    In remembrance of those lost during the tragedy of 9/11, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines assigned to the Special Operations Command South participated in a 140-mile relay run, Sept. 11.SOCSOUTH personnel began their run at the famed southernmost point buoy in Key West, Fla., starting on Sept.

  • Commentary -- Qualities of a dedicated first sergeant

    At 3 a.m. my wife nudges me when my cell phone begins to ring. I get out of bed thinking this better be important. Sure enough, it was one of my Airmen needing help. This is the beginning of one of the many scenarios I've had to face as a first sergeant. Being a first sergeant in the Air Force is

  • Free anti-virus software available on AF Portal

    Members of Homestead Air Reserve Base can take advantage of free anti-virus software being offered on the Air Force Portal."Anti-virus protection is crucial for everyone's computer safety," said Staff Sgt. Emir Goenaga, 482nd Communications Squadron lead client systems technician. Not only is the

  • Security forces Airmen return from recent deployment

    Airmen assigned to the 482nd Security Forces Squadron are greeted by their squadron leadership here upon their return from a recent deployment to Transit Center at Manas, Krygyzstan, Sept. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

  • AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14

    Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.This program is