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  • TRICARE covers retired reservists

    Whether the time in service was 20 or 35 years, reservists are entitled to certain medical benefits through TRICARE. There are a few TRICARE programs Reserve retirees can choose from in order to ensure medical coverage. TRICARE Standard, TRICARE Retired Reserve and TRICARE Prime are three of these

  • Operations group gets new leadership

    The 482nd Operations Group recently held two assumption of command ceremonies at hanger 200 on Oct. 23. Lt. Col. Michael F. Hernandez assumed command of the 482nd OG, where he will be responsible for all airfield and aircrew operations. "I feel very lucky and blessed to become the commander of the

  • Voting Assistance: What you should know

    Can I vote absentee?You can vote absentee in local, State, and Federal elections if you are a U.S. citizen 18 years or older and are an active duty member of the Armed Forces, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, NOAA, a family member of the above, or a U.S. citizen residing outside the United

  • Base to host ghost and ghouls

    Homestead Air Reserve Base will host its Fourth Annual Haunted Festival at its new location, the Sam Johnson Fitness Center. The family-friendly event commences Halloween Day, Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The event is open to all Department of Defense employees, military members, contractors

  • Making the right decision

    Representatives from more than 39 different schools across Miami-Dade County were on hand during the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Expo and Curricular Fair held at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Oct 12. The event was hosted by Special Operations Command South, the 482nd Fighter Wing and Dr.

  • MAC honors quarterly award winners

    The Homestead/Florida City Military Affairs Committee honored military and civilians assigned to Homestead Air Reserve Base at an awards luncheon held at the Falcon's Nest Club on Oct. 6. Members assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing, Special Operations Command South and the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime

  • Gunfighter jet painted at Homestead

    Members of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing have begun a year-long remembrance leading up to the unit's the 65th anniversary in the Air National Guard with a new design for the wing's flagship aircraft.Known as the Lone Star Gunfighters, the 149th Fighter Wing's specialty logo

  • Homestead Reservist recognized for outstanding achievement

    An Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Bases' 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron and his civilian manager received a prestigious award at a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Sep. 19.Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Lafreniere, 482nd CES  and Mr. Kevin O'Shea from AT&T in Coral Springs, Fla., receiving the Air Force

  • Airmen help revitalize a national treasure

    The 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron traveled to Ft. Jefferson on Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas to participate in a project for the National Park Service, Sep. 17.The CES has been helping the Park service at Ft. Jefferson since 1972. For the past two years they have sent two small teams and have

  • 482nd Maintenance Group Assumption of Command

    Colonel Gerald F. Micheletti assumed command of the 482nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group on Sept. 11. He is responsible for 26 F-16 fighter aircraft, over 600 reservists, and four different organizations which include the Maintenance Group, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, and