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  • HARB trains cadets

    Cadets of the University of Miami Reserve Officer Training Course participated in a Land Navigation and Improvised Explosive Device Course conducted on the Homestead Air Reserve Base on Friday, February 11. The 482d Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron and Explosive Ordnance Disposal conducted the

  • Medical unit ready to save lives

    The 482nd Medical Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base conducted their annual Mass Casualty Training Exercise on Feb. 3. The training was implemented to help prepare the squadron for the next Base Operational Readiness Exercise."Medics need to be prepared to function in a contingency environment

  • Directory Links Wounded Warriors, Families to Resources

    From benefits and compensation to education and training, an online directory is providing wounded warriors, veterans and their families a direct connection to thousands of state, local and national resources."There's so much information on the Web right now, it's nice to have one place to access

  • Base to break ground on new dining facility

    Very soon Homestead ARB will break ground on a much needed $7.6 million community activity center and troop feeding facility that will replace the current facility built in 1956.  The project provides a modern, functional and energy efficient troop feeding facility for reserve and active duty staff

  • Annual awards banquet Mar. 5

    Once again the Homestead/Florida City Military Affairs Committee is set honor our military and civilian personnel of the year at the 12th Annual Awards Banquet, Mar. 5th at the Falcons Nest Club. Members from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Special Operations Command South, U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Air

  • Passing the PT Test

    Early Saturday morning of a unit training assembly, half awake, a group of Airmen stretch prior to running Flight Line Road. Tension is high for the Airmen - many are still adjusting to the Air Force's new physical training test standards. Both commissioned and enlisted have to pass their PT test,

  • Changes coming to the Post-9/11 GI-Bill

    The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. Effective Aug. 1, 2009, but not payable until Oct. 1, 2011-- Certain National Guard members mobilized on Title 32 orders on, or after, Sept. 11, 2001 are now eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and any

  • Air Force officials approve changes to officer selection brief

    In an effort to better highlight candidates who possess the skills necessary for officer promotion in today's expeditionary Air Force, senior Air Force officials approved changes to the officer selection brief. The modified officer selection brief will be used beginning with boards in June and

  • Parachute team returns to base for training

    Jumping out of perfectly good airplanes is not something most people do for a living. However, for the U.S. Army's parachute team, the Golden Knights, it's another day at the office. The team recently began their annual winter training at Homestead ARB, electing to return after their extremely

  • Tax season savings

    Tax season has already started and everybody wants to get the most for their return. Why not get the most for your return for free? The Military One Source Tax Program is slated to begin Jan. 17. Through the program, Airmen will have access to do their taxes through H&R Block's free electronic tax