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  • 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.

  • Leadership summits offered to Guard & Reserve teens

    Teens with a parent in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard can sign up to attend a free leadership summit this summer. April 16 is the deadline to apply for the 2010 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits. Participants must be 14 to 18 years old. Applications and instructions are available online

  • One team, one mission

    Two bases, two maintenance groups, two fighter squadrons and hundreds of Airmen all working together for one mission; a successful Red Flag. Airmen from the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., and the 301st Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Forth Worth, Texas,

  • Homestead opens new shoppette

    A new consolidated Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppette opened at Homestead Air Reserve Base on Feb. 2. Located inside the existing base exchange, the store is an entirely new facility. Construction crews started on the project Jan. 4 working 10 hours a day, seven days a week to meet opening