Over 80,000 people attend Day 1 of Wings Over Homestead Air Show

After an 18-year hiatus, the 2009 Wings Over Homestead Air Show roared back with a deep list of performers and displays on Day 1 of the two-day event on Nov. 7. Over 80,000 spectators filed onto the base to watch six hours of flying - most notably was the headline performance by the U.S. Air Force

Thunderbirds arrive at Homestead

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team arrived at Homestead Air Reserve Base on Thursday to perform at the Wings Over Homestead Air Show on Nov. 7-8.The Thunderbirds will headline the two-day event, and other performances include the F/A-18 and F-15 demonstration teams, the GEICO

Act ends controversial personnel system

With President Barack Obama's signature today on the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, a controversial pay-for-performance personnel system is abolished. About 220,000 Defense Department employees who had come under the National Security Personnel System will transition back to the

Homestead Real Estate Conference

Airmen affected by Stop Loss eligible for compensation

Airmen who were involuntarily extended on active duty because of Stop Loss may be eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation. The 2009 War Supplemental Appropriation Act set aside $534.4 million to compensate people who had to stay beyond an approved separation or retirement date

Wings Over Homestead Air Show 'Do's and Don'ts'

In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable time at the Wings Over Homestead Air Show, here is some information to consider while preparing to attend the two-day event, Nov. 7-8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Do carpool. Parking on and around the base will be available, but carpooling is encouraged to ensure

Commentary: Air show to bring military and community together

Since the time of the Revolution, this country has had a military comprised almost entirely of citizen volunteers. Until the First World War almost all of our wars were fought close to home, which helped the military retain high visibility and rapport with the civilian population. This gave the

Military to thank local community with Wings Over Homestead Air Show

Through years of war and political turmoil since Sep. 11, 2001, the American people have shown unwavering support for the fighting men and women of this country. Folks may support different candidates, different parties and different agendas, but We Support Our Troops stickers can be seen on the

Military Affairs Committee swings for continued success

In the early morning, just before the heat turns its full force upon South Florida, brave Airmen hit the tough terrain, fighting the good fight. Hard battles will be fought on land and through the air, long treks through shifting landscape and sand pits. It's not a training mission; rather, it is

Homestead ARB announces activities for kids during air show

The Wings Over Homestead Air Show hosted by Homestead Air Reserve Base offers fun for all ages during the free event on Nov. 7-8. A space-themed "Kidz Zone" will give kids the ability to test their monkey-like skills on a rock wall that holds up to five climbers, feel the wind in their face as they