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  • Reservist recalls 'lucky' motorcycle accident

    "Lucky" ... That's what the doctor told me as I was being pushed through a set of double doors at the hospital. "Boy, you sure are lucky."I was a little mad at him for saying that at the moment because I didn't understand what he meant at the time. I remember thinking to myself, I don't know what

  • Homestead ARB hosts 4th of July celebration

    Homestead Air Reserve Base will host a free 4th of July celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The free celebration features a fireworks show (scheduled for 9 p.m.), live music, amusement rides, and food and beverages available for purchase.The celebration is open to all Department of Defense and

  • SecAF: Sequestration hits AF readiness, modernization

    Sequestration has hit the Air Force particularly hard, impacting its force structure, readiness and modernization, senior Air Force leaders said here today.Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff, said Congress must provide a solid budget number so the

  • Free pizza party, flag football during UTA June 1

    The base Airman's Council will host a free pizza social at the fitness center field June 1 from 4 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Click the "Download HiRes" link at right beneath the photo for more information. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Antonio Romero at (786)

  • AF leaders remind force to be safe this summer

    With Memorial Day kicking off this year's Critical Days of Summer Safety campaign, Air Force senior leaders have asked Airmen to be as intense about safety as they are about accomplishing the mission.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Mark Welsh, and the Chief Master

  • Homestead ARB's command chief selected as new AFRC command chief

    A reservist with 25 years of military service has been selected as the next command chief master sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command. Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, currently the command chief for the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., replaces Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen

  • Homestead ARB hosts ESGR briefing June 1

    Homestead Air Reserve Base will host an ESGR briefing June 1, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the Heritage Hall Conference Center (building 404). Among the topics of discussion: - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act - Nominate your employer for the Patriot Award - Heroes to Hired -

  • Homestead ARB hosts softball tournament

    Homestead Air Reserve Base held a Softball Challenge tournament May 17 and 18. After two days of battle, the championship game came down to the Sons of Pitches defeating the Fighting Mariposas with a final score of 26-9. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

  • A dollar a day the Air Force way

    As Airmen across the Air Force are brainstorming to make the most of the Air Force dollar during the Every Dollar Counts campaign, Homestead Air Reserve Base also continues focus on fiscal responsibility. The goal of the campaign is to address the Air Force's short-term fiscal realities while

  • UPDATE - Homestead ARB gears up for commissary case lot sale June 28 - 30

    There has been a change to the scheduled dates of Homestead Air Reserve Base's commissary case lot sale. The new dates are June 28 through 30. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The previous dates of July 12 through 14 are cancelled.The sale, held in conjunction with the Jacksonville, Fla. commissary,