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  • Reservist's dedicate flag flown in Iraq to Homestead Hospital

    An American flag flown over Kirkuk Air Base in Iraq last year was dedicated to Homestead Hospital on July 25.In a special ceremony at the hospital, members of the 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base presented the flag to Homestead Hospital Board members and Chief Executive

  • Air Force Reserve to combat mosquitos in South Miami-Dade

    An aerial mosquito abatement program will take place July 26-28 in various areas across southern Miami-Dade County. County public health personnel have determined areas on Homestead ARB and surrounding communities where mosquito numbers have reached nuisance levels.Specially equipped C-130H cargo

  • Reservist's wife saves soldier's life

    Late one rainy evening, Jesika Davis, former director of service to the Armed Forces at the American Red Cross South Florida Region, was still in her South Dade office, when she received an urgent phone call. By chance she just so happened to still be working that night. The call came from the

  • Yellow Ribbon Program recognizes military spouses' sacrifices

    When Air Force Reservists deploy, they pack up their gear, get their paperwork in order and prepare to go wherever they're told, all to support their country. They leave behind their civilian jobs, homes and families to face war environments. But in a sense, they leave behind a sort of war

  • Hundreds turn out for fireworks, fun on the fourth

    More than 1,500 people attended the base's second annual 4th of July celebration here, six times the attendance from last year.People of all ages were treated to free food and souvenirs from sponsors as well as games, music and a spectacular fireworks display.Games included bounce houses, rock

  • Panetta pledges 'No hollow force' on his watch

    New Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta pledged there will be no hollow force on his watch.The secretary made the commitment in a message to the Defense Department released after he took the oath of office July 1. DOD General Counsel Jeh Johnson administered the oath in the secretary's office. Taking

  • Gates Sends Message Thanking Troops for Service

    Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates has sent a message to every post, ship, base and installation thanking service members and their families for their service.In the message, which went out today, Gates said it has been "the greatest honor of my life to serve and to lead you for the past

  • July 2011 Mako Maintainer

    Mr. Willie Eutsey, a 482nd Force Support Squadron civilian, is July's Mako Maintainer. The Mako Maintainer program gives Homestead ARB civilians who would not normally see flight line activity a chance to work with a crew chief to prepare a jet for launch. The program serves to instill in members

  • Safety Tips for Water-skiing

    Water-skiing is an exciting and challenging sport. However, like all "fast-action" sports that are fun, it does possess an element of risk. Many skiers and boaters are not aware of the potential hazards of water-skiing and as a result, are hurt or even killed pursuing this recreational sport.