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  • Check-in required; base restricted following hurricanes

    In addition to making a family evacuation plan and stockpiling necessities for a storm's aftermath, reservists and civilian employees of the base have another responsibility. All base employees are required to check-in within 48 hours after a crisis begins to notify your supervisors of your

  • New scam targets military spouses

    The American Red Cross is warning military spouses about a new identity-theft scam that targets family members of deployed troops. The Red Cross was alerted of the scam earlier this month, said Devorah Goldburg of the Red Cross. The scam involves a person with an American accent calling a military

  • Recruiters open new office, intensify efforts

    482nd Fighter Wing Commander Col. Randy Falcon joined the Mayor of Hialeah, Julio Robaina, and city council members May 8 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of a new Air Force Reserve recruiting office here. The new office is one of several efforts by base recruiters to find

  • Recreation, fitness center upgrades continue at base

    A renovation project is underway at Homestead Air Reserve Base to repair and upgrade the softball/flag football fields and other areas surrounding the base fitness center. The project, which started May 14, includes a new vinyl-coated fence which is more durable and safe according to Mr. Herb

  • 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