May 13, 2013 eTools Lite a 'game changer' for maintainers An innovative program developed by Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command here is expected to improve productivity, save maintenance man-hours, and the Air Force $12 million.Called eTools Lite, the program improves on the Air Force's original mandate to put aircraft maintenance technical orders into
May 9, 2013 AF officials: Sexual assault has no place in the Air Force Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A Welsh III presented the service's fiscal 2014 budget request to the Senate Armed Services Committee May 7, but much of the discussion focused on the recent sexual battery allegations involving Lt. Col. Jeff Krusinski,
May 9, 2013 Homestead holds retirement ceremony for Col. Gerald Micheletti Col. Gerald Micheletti retired from the Air Force during a ceremony here May 4. Micheletti started his career in the Air Force Academy in 1971 and graduated in 1975. A distinguished graduate, Micheletti also was a star hockey player. He went on to be the assistant hockey coach at the Academy in 1976
May 8, 2013 Survival training prepares pilots for land and water Being disoriented, hit with several hundred pounds of gravitational force, and slammed into the ground or water may sound like an unrealistic event to prepare for, but for 38 pilots from Homestead Air Reserve Base the threat is very real. Danger is an inherent part of flying because crashing is a
May 7, 2013 Airmen raise funds during car wash Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base held a car wash to raise funds for the base's Airmen's Council May 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)
May 7, 2013 Homestead Airmen gather for commander's call Col. Donald Lindberg, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, addresses the crowd during a commander's call here May 4. Among the topics of discussion, the commander addressed 101 Critical Days of Summer and sequestration during the call. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
May 6, 2013 Congratulations to Homestead ARB's recent promotees Congratulations to the following Homestead Air Reserve Base Airmen who were recently promoted:MSgt Georlee Santiago, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronMSgt Fernanda Bergerson, 482nd Civil Engineering SquadronMSgt Destiny Miner, 482nd Force Support SquadronMSgt Julio Herrera, 482nd Fighter WingTSgt
May 3, 2013 Gearing up for 101 Critical Days of Summer Heads up, 101 Critical Days of Summer is once again about to sneak up on us.While south Floridians are accustomed to a year-round summer-like climate, statistics keep reminding us of the importance of keeping safety at the forefront during 101 Critical Days of Summer; from May 24 to Sept. 3.The 101
May 3, 2013 DEERS office closed May 6-10 The Homestead Air Reserve Base DEERS office will be closed May 6-10.The office will then be relocated to building 360, room 127, after May 10.For more information, call Senior Airman Rossalyn Decena at (786) 415-7138.
May 3, 2013 Airman's Council holds car wash May 4 The Homestead Air Reserve Base Airman's Council is holding a fundraiser car wash at the Homestead Job Corps parking lot (corner of 288th St. and 285th St.) from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 4. The council is also having a bake sale at the car wash. They welcome any baked-good donations.Seeking