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  • Thunderbirds arrive at Homestead Air Reserve Base

    Members of the local South Florida media interview Maj. Caroline Jensen, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot, next to her F-16 after she and the rest of the Thunderbirds crew touched down at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Oct. 30. The Thunderbirds are the featured act in this year's Wings Over Homestead

  • Homestead Air Reserve Base gearing up for Wings Over Homestead air show

    As the Wings Over Homestead air show, Nov. 3 and 4, draws near, Airmen and members of Homestead Air Reserve Base are putting the finishing touches on the planning for the base's most anticipated event.Spectators attending the air show will see awe-inspiring maneuvers by the Thunderbirds, the U.S.

  • Base conducts exercise Oct. 25, 26

    Homestead Air Reserve Base will be in exercise mode starting Oct. 25 and 26. This is an exercise in preparation for an upcoming inspection. The local community should expect more activity, noise, and aircraft flying around the base during these days.For more information, call the 482nd Fighter Wing

  • HARB hosts 5th annual Haunt Fest, Oct. 26, 27

    The 482nd Force Support Squadron presents its 5th annual free Haunt Fest at the Homestead Air Reserve Base's temporary fitness center, Oct. 26 and 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.This year's Haunt Fest has something to offer for all ages. The main attraction is a large haunted house with 22 scenes

  • Reservist turns fear into hope

    Any parent will tell you that their children are their top priority. The health and happiness of their offspring consume them to work harder and be stronger. But what if a doctor told you that you couldn't help your child; that there was really no hope? For Staff Sgt. Savannah Hawes, an Aerospace

  • OSI introduces new smartphone anonymous tip line

    In order to capitalize on cyberspace and engage the Air Force community more effectively, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations has opened its first anonymous tip line that allows submissions from the Internet, via SMS (texting) or using a smartphone application. "This tool will allow

  • HARB Honor Guard presents colors for Dolphins' game

    Members of the Homestead Air Reserve Base Honor Guard present the colors for the National Anthem before the Miami Dolphins took on the New York Jets at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sept. 23. (courtesy photo)

  • Electronic payments required for TRICARE reserve premiums

    To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013. Starting next year, TRICARE will only accept TRS and TRR monthly premium payments using

  • New commander takes charge of Special Operations Command South

    Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and civilians assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command South welcomed Army Brig. Gen. Sean P. Mulholland, who assumed command of SOCSOUTH at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., during a change of command ceremony, October 2.Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser, the

  • Sevicemembers help local church refurbish roof

    Servicemembers from Homestead Air Reserve Base gathered together to help repair the roof of the St. Matthew's Baptist Church in Florida City, Fla., Sept. 18. For more than 60 years, the St. Matthew's Baptist Church has been a part of the Florida City community. It has become an epicenter, where