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  • Roadway safety: Westover Gate

    The Westover entrance is a well-known hazardous environment for anyone entering and exiting Homestead ARB, according to the Wing Safety office.“When I arrived here, the Westover Gate entrance was a concern because of the lack of responsiveness people pay while proceeding through,” said Lt. Juan

  • Home, no longer a distant memory

    The Mako family and friends graciously reunited with Airman from the 482nd Maintenance Group following a deployment in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and NATO Resolute Support mission. During the three and six month deployments, approximately 300 Airmen and 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots

  • HARB Airmen welcome over 100,000 guests during air show

    More than 100,000 people came here to watch the Wings Over Homestead air show featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team, Nov. 5-6.Along with the Thunderbirds, the event featured demonstrations from the 93rd Fighter Squadron, the U.S. Navy Tac F-18 Tac demo team, the U.S. Army

  • Building unity through Airmen

    During the October Unit Training Assembly, Chief Master Sgt. Frederick Becking, the 482nd Fighter Wing command chief, held the first Airman and junior NCO all call to encourage unity and the revitalization of the Airman’s Council and 5/6 Club, here, Oct. 16.Becking encouraged junior enlisted Airmen

  • Air Show OPSEC Briefing

    The 2016 Wings Over Homestead Airshow will upsurge risks for Operational Security (OPSEC) pitfalls. Be aware of your critical information and OPSEC indicators. Do not discuss mission essential information in public. Know your OPSEC coordinator for your organization. Be sure to stay vigilant, never

  • What you need to know about attending the Wings Over Homestead air show

    To ensure a safe and enjoyable time at the Wings Over Homestead Air Show, here is some information to consider while preparing to attend the two-day show Nov. 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.Do carpool: Traffic flow into the base will be easier if friends and family carpool.Do wear your seatbelt:

  • Defenders on and off-base

    Security Forces Airmen, known as “Defenders,” guard the base, its inhabitants, and its resources 24/7/365. They are invaluable in securing the work environment of the World’s Greatest Fighter Wing thus allowing the Airmen of the 482nd Fighter Wing to accomplish their mission. But these Defenders do

  • MDS commander secures free swimming classes for his Airmen

    Sometimes tragedies inspire people to do great things for others, and the story behind six teens drowning moved the 482nd Medical Squadron commander here to give his Airmen opportunities to learn to swim – for free.Col. (Dr.) Kenneth Wright was driven to make a difference for his Airmen after

  • Commentary--Giving you the opportunity to lead

    Our junior enlisted corps, E-1 to E-6, make up three quarters of the military Airmen here. So what does that mean to you? Well, to quote Uncle Sam, “I want you!”On behalf of Col. Garfield and myself, we want you to take ownership the 482nd Fighter Wing. Make it your wing, your home. Some may ask,

  • Wing members selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who were promoted via the Stripes for Exceptional Performers. Staff Sgt. Sharon Navarro – 482nd Communications SquadronStaff Sgt. Jethro Perez – 482nd Civil Engineering SquadronStaff Sgt. Jason Torres – 482nd Civil Engineering SquadronTech. Sgt. Kimberly Brown