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  • Base experts busy planning exciting, safe air show, Nov. 7-8

    During an air show, the sky is filled with a smorgasbord of aerial performers and demonstrations. Undoubtedly, hearing the "oohs" and "ahhs" will be very rewarding for a dedicated team of men and women who spent months planning and ironing out all the details for the safest and most entertaining air

  • Homestead Air Reserve Base Remembers 9/11

    Eight years ago, hijacker's boarded four American flights and crashed them into the Pentagon, The World Trade Center, and in a Pennsylvania field. Today Special Operations Command South along with the 482nd Fighter Wing, The U.S. Coast Guard, City of Homestead elected officials, and other law

  • Their sacrifice, our freedom

    The 482nd Fighter Wing will host an observance breakfast to commemorate National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Day at the Falcon's Nest Club at 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 18. All base personnel and tenant units are welcome to attend the half-hour ceremony featuring a special performance by the base

  • Tickets on sale for the South Florida Air Force Ball

    Tickets are now on sale for the 2009 South Florida Air Force Ball, celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of the United States Air Force, is scheduled for Sept. 19 at the Doubletree Airport Hotel in Miami. Tickets may be purchased through the ball Web site. The formal Military Dining-Out will feature

  • Warthog added to Wings Over Homestead Air Show lineup, Nov. 7-8

    Recently, the A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter jets have been seen worldwide battling killer robots and alien invaders in such movies as Transformers and Terminator Salvation. While these aren't typical foes for the A-10, they do showcase the power and maneuverability of these distinguished jets. Now,

  • Air Force Reserve Airmen to combat mosquitos in South Miami-Dade

    An aerial mosquito abatement program will take place Sept. 1-3 in various areas across southern Miami-Dade County. County public health personnel have determined areas on Homestead ARB and surrounding communities where mosquito numbers have reached nuisance levels.Specially equipped U.S. Air Force

  • Homestead Air Reserve Base is hiring

    Economic downturns and depressing financial statistics have been plaguing the world news arena for the past year. With so much focus on the negative, it's hard to imagine how one can pull ahead in these tough times. Well, brace yourself for the good news. Homestead Air Reserve Base has employment

  • Thunderbirds to headline Wings Over Homestead Air Show, Nov. 7-8

    Being that Homestead Air Reserve Base is a fighter wing, F-16 fighter jets are no stranger to the community. However, the sight of red, white and blue-painted F-16s is sure to catch South Florida's attention when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds roar into town for the "Wings Over Homestead Air Show"

  • C-5 Galaxy joins lineup for Wings Over Homestead Air Show, Nov. 7-8

    One of the largest aircraft in the world and the largest in the Air Force inventory will be on display during the "Wings Over Homestead Air Show" on Nov. 7-8. South Florida residents will be able to climb into and explore the gigantic C-5 Galaxy and walk through the vast cargo bay to see the Air

  • Promoting Within: Deserving Airman Program gives Airmen a chance to lead

    Large corporations are fueled by the ideas and contributions of smart, intelligent people just entering into the work force. For these individuals, there is a constant and long term endeavor to earn the promotions that will eventually lead to management positions. For the U.S. Air Force Reserve,