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  • NOAA issues Atlantic hurricane season outlook, encourages preparedness

    NOAA forecasters say a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. However, as with any season, the need to prepare for the possibility of a storm striking near you is essential. "Today, more than 35 million Americans live in regions most threatened by Atlantic hurricanes,"

  • Chief Airey laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery

    Surrounded by family and friends, colleagues and fellow Airmen, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Airey was laid to rest here May 28. More than 400 people came to Ft. Myer, Va., for his funeral service and then on to Arlington for his grave site ceremony. Located in section 34, Chief

  • Memorial Day

    Initially known as Decoration Day, this day was intended to honor the men who died during the Civil War. Officially established in 1868 by executive order, the last Monday of May each year would be set aside to remember the ultimate sacrifice of these soldiers and that we "let no neglect, no ravages

  • Critical days of summer

    The critical days of summer is upon us, commencing during the Memorial Day holiday weekend and continuing through the Labor Day weekend. According to officials at the Air Force Safety Center, this is a period of increased off-duty activities and risk taking that often results in increased injuries

  • Homestead Reservists bring teamwork, humor 'To the Port'

    A group of aerial porters deployed here from the 70th Aerial Port Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., find humor in comparing Iraq's sun and sand at this northern Operation Iraqi Freedom air base to those elements at home in southern Florida. These Airmen, so-called "Port Dawgs" who make up

  • 482nd Fighter Wing to host Employer Day on June 6

    The 482nd Fighter Wing wouldn't be able to fulfill its mission and support humanitarian efforts and contingencies overseas without the continued support of those who employ Air Force reservists. To recognize this support, the wing has scheduled an Employer Day on June 6 to give thanks and highlight