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  • Award highlights Homestead youth

    Airmen from the 482nd Fighter Wing celebrated Ms. Tia Uzzell, daughter of Chief Master Sgt. Michael Uzzell, during the August Unit Training Assembly for being selected as the 2012 Homestead Air Reserve Base Air Force Reserve Command Youth of the Year here Aug. 3. "It can often feel like people don't

  • Airman's Council to host free pizza party

    The Homestead Airman's Council will host a free pizza party for Airmen E-4 and below behind building 360 at 4:15 p.m., Aug. 3.The event will commemorate and share the Airman Council's junior enlisted vision for family unit, camaraderie, and team spirit.If you have any questions, contact the Airman's

  • Mission first ... Airmen always

    I want to thank each and every service member, spouse and person who worked to make the 482nd Fighter Wing change of command a huge success! My family and I received a warm welcome to the base and we're really excited to become part of the Homestead community. This will be the first of many blogs I

  • Homestead reservist receives Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce honor

    Members of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce honored Senior Airman Anthony Alvarez (far right), 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, by naming him one of their Military Persons of the Year during their 26th Annual Military Person of the Year Awards at Jungle Island in Miami July 10. The awards

  • Det. 93 hosts barbecue Aug. 3

    Detachment 93, 495th Fighter Group, will host a barbecue outside hangar 200 Aug. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.All Homestead Air Reserve Base personnel are invited to attend.Menu: burgers, bratwurst, chips, soda- 1 sandwich plate for $5 includes burger or brat with chips and soda- 2 sandwich plate for

  • Base agencies offering free school supplies in August

    Back to school brings excitement and anticipation for many children and an added expense for their parents. Luckily, for members of Homestead Air Reserve Base, there are two book bag and school supply giveaways in August, just in time for the new school year. The base supply store, I.B. Express,

  • Taking stock in children

    Members of the 482nd Fighter Wing recently took time out to speak and answer questions from young adults of Take Stock in Children Miami during a base tour here July 25.  The kids heard briefings from aircrew flight equipment, security forces, explosive ordnance disposal and an F-16 pilot.Take Stock

  • Homestead F-16s receiving several avionics updates, upgrades

    As one of the more cost-effective programs in Air Force history, the F-16's history also boasts adaptability.The first F-16 block 30s rolled off the line in the early 80s. Since, the jet has undergone an extended litany of updates and modifications.True to form, Homestead Air Reserve Base's F-16s

  • Officers vs. NCOs flag football challenge

    A flag football challenge is scheduled for Aug. 3 at 4:30 p.m. at the base football field (behind softball field).The challenge is officers vs. NCOs - 7 on 7 - co-ed. Food and drinks will be available at the field.To register, call Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort at 786-415-7135 or Capt. Tobby Evans at

  • Barber shop reopens for business

    The base barber Shop has reopened with a brand new look and staff.Hours of operation:Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- closed for lunch 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to noonUTA Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.UTA Sunday: 8 a.m. to noonIn the future, hours of operation may be altered as