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  • Homestead pilots hone their skills in new flight simulators

    Practice makes perfect. For pilots, it's crucial that they be able to practice what they have learned before jumping into the cockpit. The pilots here currently hone their skills on two flight simulators. These simulators allow pilots to go from studying to jumping in a simulator to put what they

  • Wing flagship receives new paint job with bite

    The 482nd Fighter Wing's flagship F-16 recently received a new paint job.The artwork for the paint job, running almost nose to tail on the jet, features the likeness of a Mako shark.Members of the 482nd Maintenance Squadron's structural repair shop combined their artistic ideas and developed the

  • AFRC command chief takes to skies in F-16 familiarization flight

    Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command command chief master sergeant, climbed in the back seat of an F-16 for a familiarization flight with Col. Donald R. Lindberg, 10th Air Force vice commander, here July 12.View the slideshow.

  • Homestead ARB holds Load Crew Competition - Slideshow

    The 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held its quarterly Load Crew Competition here July 13. The load crews were evaluated in four areas to determine the winner: dress and appearance, tool kit inspection, a general knowledge test, and actual munitions loading to include speed and proficiency. The

  • Homestead ARB teams up with Job Corps for another roadside cleanup

    Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base teamed up with the Homestead Job Corps for a roadside cleanup July 9. The two groups got together to pick up trash along Southwest 288th Street, in front of the base and Homestead Job Corps. Homestead ARB and Homestead Job Corps have teamed up on numerous

  • Base helps cadets dress for success

    The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miami has partnered with Homestead Air Reserve Base for an Airman Battle Uniform clothing drive. Due to lack of funding, the cadets are attempting to raise enough donated ABU's for the entire unit

  • Homestead welcomes new wing commander

    Col. Christian G. Funk assumed command of the 482nd Fighter Wing from Col. Donald R. Lindberg during the 482nd Fighter Wing change of command ceremony here July 14.Maj. Gen. William B. Binger, 10th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and transferred the 482nd FW guidon from Lindberg to

  • AF leaders stand behind civilians during tough furlough times

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following furlough message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As you all know, Department of Defense civilian furloughs begin this week. With few exceptions, our civilian Airmen face

  • Homestead ARB celebrates Independence Day with annual celebration

    Homestead Air Reserve Base held its fourth annual Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration. The celebration included a fireworks show, live music, amusement and carnival rides, and food and beverages.The event was free to all Department of Defense employees and their guests in celebration of the