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  • Grenade range clean up

    A rich history of aircraft, missions, and people surround Homestead Air Reserve Base. Dating back to 1942, a world of change has passed through the current Fighter base, leaving behind physical reminders of the past. Some of these memories are fond reminders, while others have the potential to be

  • Airmen help children in Honduras

    Air Force Reservists are often called upon to selflessly volunteer their time to help others around the world. This standard however, in February was exceeded by the 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron when Airmen responded to the request of one of their colleagues to help with a noble event

  • Makos open up tennis match

    The sun shined brightly once again on South Florida as the 482nd Fighter Wing contributed to the pre-match ceremonies for the men's final of the Sony Ericsson Open Tennis Tournament on April 3.     The ceremony, televised to millions of viewers, enthralled a crowd of 14,000 people. As the fifth

  • 70th Aerial Port Squadron wins big

    The 70th Aerial Port Squadron was selected the best air transportation activity in the Guard and Reserve. The "Mako Port" is being bestowed the Air Reserve Component Air Transportation Activity of the Year award at a ceremony and banquet on May 26, 2011, in Arlington, Va.     "It was a perfect storm

  • Service members would earn pay during shutdown

    Military members would continue to earn wages in the event of an April 8 shutdown of the federal government, but they'd have to wait to collect them until Congress agrees on a budget, a senior administration official said here April 6.During a telephone briefing administered by the Office of

  • Air Force has new weapon in fight against Spice

    Air Force officials began drug testing Airmen Feb. 22 to determine whether they are using Spice -- the street term for a range of designer synthetic-cannabinoid products.      With the implementation of testing, officials intend to send a very clear message: use Spice, and you may lose your career,

  • Air Force leaders issue sexual assault prevention, response 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 issued the following message to the men and women of the United States Air Force:"We must commit to eliminating sexual assault from our Air Force.Air Force

  • American Red Cross sets up at HARB

    The American Red Cross opened their new satellite office here at Homestead Air Reserve Base on Friday March 18. The Service to Armed Forces office is located at the 482nd Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center in building 360, room 127. An American Red Cross associate will be at the service

  • Honoring our next 'Greatest Generation'

    The Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee held its 12th Annual Awards Banquet at Homestead Air Reserve Base on March 5. The MAC honored military and civilian personnel who have performed above and beyond serving their country.      The evening attendees

  • Base dedicates monument to friend

    Members of the 482nd Fighter Wing, friends, family and wingmen gathered outside Homestead Air Reserve Base to witness the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Master Sgt. Adolph Crawford on March 6. The plaque was attached to the F-16 in front of the Coral Sea gate.In a world filled by so many people,