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  • 482nd reservists in hands of experienced, proud crew

    Crews who operate the Air Force's fleet of cargo aircraft represent an important component of the nation's national defense efforts. The ability to move large amounts of people and equipment long distances in short periods of time allow for tremendous flexibility in how we fight and win wars. The

  • Homestead reservists depart for Cactus Aloha

    For members of the 482nd Fighter Wing traveling to exercise Cactus Aloha in Hawaii, the adventure was in the journey. Initially scheduled to board a C-5A "Galaxy" from the 68th Airlift Squadron, a part of the 448th Air Wing based in San Antonio, Texas Saturday, they received the disappointing news

  • Automated COMMUNICATOR recall system coming to base

    The 482nd Communications Squadron is expected to implement a new, automated system this fall that will streamline the recall procedures at Homestead Air Reserve Base. "Communicator" as the system is known, will eliminate the need for key staff to manually call personnel for accountability purposes,

  • Bringing your "A game" to the playing field

    If attitude, encouragement or enthusiasm could win games, HIS softball team would be unbeaten. In his playbook, bringing your "A game" to the field means bringing your attitude with you. Over the past 25 years HE's pitched consistently for his teams, sometimes through injuries like a separated

  • Local teen awarded trip to Air Force Space Camp

    After a competitive selection process, local teen Christina Ortiz, 16, has been selected to attend the Air Force Advanced Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. from July 30 to Aug. 4. Daughter of Manny Ortiz, a civilian with the 482nd Fighter Wing's Communications Squadron, she was in contention for the

  • Success accumulates, but fuels flight strives for more

    The trophy awarded May 4 to the 482nd Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight is the latest in a long string of accomplishments for the unit. The American Petroleum Institute’ s annual Golden Derrick Award recognizes the flight as the best Air Force Reserve Command fuels section from

  • Deployed security forces dedicate children's playground

    With the whack of a hammer and the cut from scissors, the 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron formally completed and dedicated a new children’s playground June 22 at an Oktobersky Village school. The ceremony was attended by Col. Joel “Scott” Reese, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing commander,