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  • Reservists participate in tennis tournament

    During a beautiful sunny South Florida day, Reservists from Homestead Air Reserve Base participated in pre-match ceremonies prior to the women's final of the Sony Ericsson Open Tennis Tournament, April 3.Before a capacity crowd of 14,000 and a national television audience in the millions, Brig. Gen.

  • AAFES chief enlisted advisor visits Homestead

    The Senior Enlisted Leader to the Commanding General for Army and Air Force Exchange Service visited Homestead Air Reserve Base, March 31. Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm met with wing leadership and Airmen to discuss future plans and inspected the current AAFES facility.By 2013, the Homestead BX/PX

  • Pentagon officials change 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' enforcement

    The Defense secretary announced changes to the Pentagon's regulation on homosexuals serving in the military that he said make the Defense Department's enforcement of the so-called "Don't ask, don't tell" law "fairer and more appropriate" March 25 here. Secretary Robert M. Gates announced Feb. 2 he'd

  • Commentary: What retreat means to me

    I was reminded about how special an event retreat is and what it means to me recently. I had the privilege of holding the position of senior military training leader for the largest technical training wing in the Air Force: Sheppard Air Force Base. Every Tuesday, I am responsible for assembling a

  • Homestead officer takes command in Iraq

    Lt. Col. William Reihl took command of the 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron from Maj. David Walter during a brief ceremony at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq on March 5th, 2010. Colonel Reihl is an Air Force Reservist assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.

  • Club membership drive underway

    All eligible personnel who join the Falcon Nest Club between now and May 30 will automatically receive six months free dues, free cash back rewards program and a guaranteed chance to win $5 to $100 instantly upon application. "We want all personnel to consider club membership and understand the

  • Local Airman makes it to the big show

    One of Homestead Air Reserve Base's own is among the newest members of the prestigious Tops In Blue entertainment unit.Master Sgt. Robert Clark, 482nd Operations Group first sergeant, earned his spot with the troupe after attending the Air Force Worldwide Talent Search competition at Lackland Air

  • Air Force Reserve nominates spouse for award

    Jesika Davis is Air Force Reserve Command's nominee for the 2010 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award.Mrs. Davis is the wife of Lt. Col. Thomas Davis, chief of public affairs for the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.The annual award is in honor of Joan Orr, wife of former

  • Homestead mayor jumps with Golden Knights

    City of Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman was treated to a 13,000 foot tandem jump with the world famous U.S. Army parachute team, The Golden Knights at Homestead Air Reserve Base on March 1.Mayor Bateman was one of 15 Florida mayors from communities stretching from Orlando to Homestead, participating

  • Generals discuss Guard, Reserve, on call Air Force

    Two Air Force generals explained the importance of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard to the on-call Air Force during the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 19 here. Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, and Lt. Gen.