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  • Thunderbirds to headline 2012 air show

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" is coming back to Homestead ARB to headline the 2012 Wings Over Homestead Air Show Nov. 3-4. The announcement was made during the International Council of Air Show's annual convention in Las Vegas, Nev., last week. The Thunderbirds

  • Homestead says goodbye to one of their own

    Homestead Air Reserve Base held a memorial service for Air Force Reservist and Air Reserve Technician Staff Sgt. Joe Laria Jr. at the base chapel, Saturday Dec. 3.On November 18, Staff Sgt. Laria, a member of the 482nd Maintenance Squadron Munitions, passed away from injuries he sustained in a

  • Command Chief imparts wisdom to NCO class

    Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, Command Chief for the 482nd Fighter Wing, addresses the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development Course at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Dec. 5. The objective of the course is to heighten the students' awareness of the dynamics of supervision and leadership in

  • Military families attend NASCAR race with special guest

    Over 75 military members and families assigned to Homestead Air Reserve Base were guests at the final NASCAR Sprint Cup at Homestead-Miami Speedway Nov. 20.The military members and their families were treated to a luncheon and a "meet and greet", with first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden,

  • A day for smiles

    Over 100 pediatric patients with chronic illnesses from Baptist Children's Hospital were treated to a special day during the Rides-N-Smiles Track Day at Homestead-Miami Speedway Nov. 26. The children enjoyed the thrill of being driven around the track in exotic, high-performance cars courtesy of

  • Stenner video message discusses budget, road ahead

    Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve, debuts a new quarterly video message this week. The commander talks about the current budget situation, the road ahead and concludes with a unit "shout-out." Click here to view the current

  • World War II veterans receive French award

    Ten American veterans who fought alongside French forces during World War II were awarded the insignia of Chevalier dans l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur, or Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor, in a ceremony at Losner Park on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11.In 2004, on the 60th

  • LRS assumption of command

    The 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron held an assumption of command ceremony at bldg 178 on Sunday Nov. 6.Lt. Col. George Adrian assumed command of the 482nd LRS where he will be responsible for providing plans readiness of mobilization of troops, base transportation, aircraft fuel and overseeing

  • Combined Federal Campaign; 50 years old and still giving

    A commentary from the HARB Campaign Manager:This Year marks the 50th Year of the Combined Federal Campaign. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all Federal employees the opportunity to

  • Homestead fighter wing to gain active duty personnel

    The Air Force plans to establish four new jet fighter units to create efficient and effective combat capability in tight budgetary times, according to an announcement Nov. 3.The Regular Air Force units will associate and collocate with Air Force Reserve Command units at Barksdale Air Force Base,