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  • "Mako Medics" join the fight of COVID-19

    Almost a dozen Citizen Airmen from the 482nd Medical Squadron were mobilized this week in response to the on-going Coronavirus pandemic.Nurses and medical technicians departed on April 22 to join other reservists that were earlier called upon to provide medical support to Americans in the New York

  • Spring Focus safety news

    The 482nd Fighter Wing Safety Office has just produced its Spring Focus news brochure. Click here to read it.

  • 'Port Dawgs' honor their fallen during virtual run

    In 2011, the Air Transportation Community experienced a tragic loss when one of their brothers, Tech. Sgt. Curtis E. Eccleston died. In 2013, the “Port Dawgs” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, held a memorial run in honor of Curtis, in what would later become an annual event held around the world, and

  • Update to Travel Restrictions

    Effective today, Secretary Esper approved an extension to the stop move order through June 30 to aid in the further prevention of the spread of COVID-19. While the Department acknowledges that this order will have great impact on our service members and their families who are looking to proceed with

  • Domestic violence prevention during pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global stay-at-home directives. This can place additional stress on family relationships, and can make existing negative situations worse. Keeping Airmen and their families safe is a critical priority for the Air Force during these challenging times. There are

  • AFRC and the 482nd FW celebrate birthdays and anniversaries in April

    The month of April brings several historic lineage birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate for the 482nd Fighter Wing.This Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Air Force Reserve Command will celebrate its 72nd birthday. The lineage of the Air Force Reserve dates back to when Reserve airpower was

  • Update: HARB guidance on the use of cloth face coverings

    The DoD has published guidance that supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) position on the wear of cloth face coverings.Homestead ARB will follow this guidance which states, “Effective immediately per the Secretary of Defense’s direction in Reference a, to the extent practical

  • Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers

    To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.

  • DOD Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings

    The Department of Defense is committed to taking every precaution to ensure the health and wellbeing of our Service members, DoD civilian employees, families, and the Nation in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. DoD supports, and will continue to implement, all measures