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  • Miller nominated as next Chief of Air Force Reserve

    Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller was nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson as the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command (pending Congressional confirmation).The General is currently serving as the deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve,

  • Victim Advocates augment SARC capabilities

    Although Air Force leadership strives to quell sexual assault cases, there are still incidents and that is where special groups of volunteer Airmen who assist Sexual Assault Response Coordinators called Victim Advocates come in."VAs can do a lot of the same things I do," said Veronica Sforza, the

  • Annual awards set for April 2

    Once again the South Dade Military Affairs Committee is set to honor our military and civilian personnel of the year at the 17th Annual Awards Banquet, April 2, 6 p.m., at the Community Activities Center.Members from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Special Operations Command South, U.S. Coast Guard Maritime

  • Reservists, Miami-Dade Rescue conduct mass casualty exercise

    Explosions, mortar fire, enemy forces and rescue missions sum up what happened during a Mass Casualty exercise here March 5.While none of these events actually were real-world, first responders from on and off base came together to test their abilities should any such event happen."Each entity had

  • Easter Brunch March 27

    Join us at the club on Sunday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for Easter Brunch. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance at 1p.m. for an egg hunt. This event fills up quickly so please call (786) 415-7486 to make reservations.Cost for club members is $22.95, non-members $25.95

  • Team Homestead gets new honorary commanders

    Team Homestead welcomed its newest Honorary Commanders during an inaugural Assumption of Command ceremony March 5 at the Community Activity Center.The Honorary Commanders Program exists to encourage an exchange of ideas, sharing experiences and fostering friendships between key civic leaders from

  • Navy SEAL takes helm at SOCSOUTH

    A U.S. Navy SEAL became Special Operations Command South's latest commander during a change of command ceremony presided by U.S. Southern Command Commander Adm. Kurt W. Tidd on March 4, 2016, in Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida.Rear Adm. Collin P. Green, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Maryland

  • Disbrow confirmed as under secretary of the Air Force

    The U.S. Senate recently confirmed Lisa S. Disbrow as the new under secretary of the Air Force to ensure efficient and effective management of Air Force resources.In this position, Disbrow oversees the Air Force's annual budget of more than $120 billion and serves as the co-chair of the top Air

  • Base to host car exhibition

    Dozens of rare and exotic cars will be showcased on the Homestead Air Reserve Base flightline adjacent to base operations on Friday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.The exhibit will feature the following cars:Alfo Romeo 4CBMW 1000 RR and i8Chevrolet Corvette race car and CamaroDodge Viper  Charger

  • Kelly selected as new AFRC Command Chief

    The Chief of the Air Force Reserve has announced the new Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command.Chief Master Sgt. Ericka E. Kelly, command chief for the 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California, will fill AFRC's top enlisted position, according to a release