News Search

  • 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.

  • Aerial Port, FBI train with C-17

    A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Travis Air Force Base landed at Homestead ARB Friday, June 4th, to conduct an exercise with the 70th Aerial Port Squadron.The 70th conducted their exercise with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, packing and loading various cargos on to the plane. The squadron

  • Ready for Attack

    Homestead Air Reserve Base kicked off its semiannual operational readiness exercise Monday, May 16. Traditional and non-traditional reservist participated in the exercise throughout the week. The training was conducted to prepare for the base's next upcoming operational readiness inspection. The

  • To the men and women warriors of the United States Armed Forces

    On this special day of remembrance, from the safety of our homes, thanks to you, we pause to remember you and those before you, as you continue to give your lives to ensure the safety of the United States of America. Your unselfish sacrifices and acts of courage while in harm' s way, speaks of your