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  • 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

  • Air Force leaders issue summer safety message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Critical Days of Summer safety campaign message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

  • Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who have died in service of our great Nation, it is also useful to

  • Get ready for hurricane season

    On June 1, the hurricane season officially opens for business.  The Atlantic basin is expected to see an above-normal hurricane season this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center - a division of the National Weather Service.Across the entire Atlantic Basin