Millares assumes command of Maintenance Squadron

Maj. Luis M. Millares assumed command of the 482nd Maintenance Squadron in a ceremony here at Homestead Air Reserve Base on May 6. Col. T. Glenn Davis, 482nd Maintenance Group Commander, presided over the ceremony. Major Millares takes over from Maj. George T. Palmer, who recently transferred to

Chaplain Assistant recognized as best in AFRC

Many Air Force reservists bring the skills and dedication they've learned in civilian life to the military, strengthening the quality of their contribution. That's certainly the case for Staff Sgt. Ryan Ayers, a chaplain assistant for the 482nd Fighter Wing here. Air Force Reserve Command recently

Airpower displayed at annual Ft. Lauderdale Air and Sea Show

Jets, helicopters and planes from across the United States arrived here May 3 to give spectators a small taste of  the airpower, air superiority and search-and-rescue capabilities provided by the Air Force. The aerial displays and demonstrations took place May 5-6, with F-16 fighter jets from the

Reservist's civilian boss goes Above and Beyond to support military

The civilian employer of an Air Force reservist assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing joined several other employers from South Florida at an awards ceremony hosted here by the Department of Defense May 3. Chief Ken Pachnek, chief of police for the City of Lauderdale, Fla., is the civilian employer of

Reservists provide behind-the-scenes security for Florida's largest Air Show

In the days before Hurricane Andrew the Air Force hosted the premiere airshow in south Florida at what's now Homestead Air Reserve Base. Master Sgt. Fred Dawson, a reservist with the 482nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, was a young Airman back then. If he had scheduled time off during

Security Forces Squadron recognizes top performers

Base supports Take Your Child to Work Day

Open doors showcase opportunities at base

A dozen people seemed to arrive at the same conclusion after spending a day here recently during an event called Share the Passion - the Air Force Reserve and the 482nd Fighter Wing have a lot to offer. "Share the Passion" is an initiative developed by the 482nd FW Human Resources Development

Basketball: Southern Command team makes bold prediction

David "DC" Campbell is hungry; he wants to win the Homestead Air Reserve Base intramural basketball championship so bad he can taste it. If confidence, dedication and determination win championships, he may get what he wants this year. "Whatever it takes, we are going to win it all this year," said

B-52 visits Homestead