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  • Homestead ARB's CATM section sets crosshairs on excellence

    Tucked away in a corner of Homestead Air Reserve Base, the 482nd Security Forces Squadron's Combat Arms Training and Maintenance section is helping Airmen of the 482nd Fighter Wing continue to fight the war on terrorism and protect their fellow Airmen. The mission of the 482nd's CATM section is to

  • Congratulations to the following Airmen who were recently promoted

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who were recently promoted:- Senior Master Sgt. Clifton Olerich, 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron- Master Sgt. Jason Sterr, 70th Aerial Port Squadron- Master Sgt. Maria Miller, 70th Aerial Port Squadron- Master Sgt. Carlos Decena, 482nd Maintenance Squadron-

  • Base conducts exercise Dec. 1, 2

    Homestead Air Reserve Base will be in exercise mode, Dec. 1 and 2. The local community should expect more activity, noise, and aircraft flying near the base during these days.For more information, call the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at (786) 415-7330 or email 482fw.pa@us.af.mil.

  • 2012 Combined Federal Campaign underway

    Homestead Air Reserve Base's 2012 Combined Federal Campaign drive is currently underway. This year, Homestead ARB's drive runs until Dec. 15, with a goal of raising $36,617.37. Currently, the base has raised more than $17,000; roughly 46 percent of the total goal.This year marks the 51st year of the

  • SECDEF Freedom Award nomination season open

    Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the Department of Defense's highest award presented to civilian employers for support of their

  • New retention program expands eligibility

    A new proposed Aviator Retention Pay program for Air Force Reserve aircrew is expected to begin in 2013.The ARP plan focuses on retaining aircrew officers to meet basic mission requirements for the reserve.The offer will target only locations where significant shortfalls in rated officer manning

  • Kelly takes command of SOUTHCOM

    Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly assumed command of U.S. Southern Command as he relieved Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser during a change of command ceremony, Nov. 19.More than 300 invited guests and military leaders attended the ceremony at the command's headquarters, including Defense Secretary

  • Congratulations to Homestead ARB's most recent civilian award winners

    Congratulations to the following 482nd Fighter Wing's Civilian of the Quarter winners for the months of July through September 2012:Category I: Carol Makin, 482nd Operations GroupCategory II: Elizabeth Sarabia, 482nd Maintenance SquadronCategory III: Jason L. Pruitt, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance