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  • Team recognized as top recruiters for meeting command goals

    Recruiting at the 482nd Fighter Wing was recognized as the first recruiting team to reach their recruiting goal for 2015.Master Sgt's. Tracey Barry, Angel Sacarello, Erin DeBourg and Team Homestead made the overall goal for the Eastern Recruiting Squadron both at the team level and individually. For

  • Air Force Reserve merges headquarters directorates

    The Air Force Reserve Command headquarters is merging its A4 Logistics and A7 Installation and Mission Support directorates.AFRC's new A4 Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection directorate was approved by Headquarters Air Force May 19. The merger will be conducted in phases over the next

  • Emergency Management targets preparedness during hurricane season

    June is the start of hurricane season, and members of Homestead Air Reserve Base have a wealth of resources to use for hurricane preparedness.For personnel who are new to the South Florida area, the 482nd Mission Support Group Emergency Management office is a great resource for preparedness

  • H2H Employment Case Managers available to help improve your employment status

    The job market in South Florida can be a tough place to navigate, but the Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Hero2Hired employment initiative can help National Guard, Reservist, and spouses seeking new or improved employment in the civilian workforce.There are five Employment Case

  • Homestead honors the military with Fourth Annual Military Appreciation Day

    The Fourth Annual Homestead Military Appreciation Day promises to be better than ever with dozens of military vehicles and weaponry not often accessible to the public, an epic obstacle course competition, ceremonies to honor our service men and women, and plenty of fun for the whole family with live

  • Summer safety begins with risk management

    Increased travel and leisure activities that go hand-in-hand with the summer months require increased emphasis on risk management, said Air Force Chief of Ground Safety, Bill Parsons.While Airmen and their families make the most of recreational opportunities during the summer, the period between

  • Increased mission requirements open doors for continued service

    The Air Force is introducing several personnel and manpower initiatives to meet increased mission requirements outlined in the fiscal year 2016 President's Budget.In order to enhance operational and mission capacity in support of combatant commanders, and to maintain readiness, the Air Force is

  • CSAF, wife to host 2nd Google Hangout

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, will host their second Google Hangout May 21, at 3:30 p.m. EDT.The hangout gives total force Airmen and their family members, from six bases, an opportunity to join the Welshes for a discussion about today's Air Force. The

  • Enroll newborns in TRICARE within 60 days of birth

    Service members are reminded to enroll their newborns into TRICARE within 60 days of birth or 120 days in overseas areas.When newborns are not enrolled within the first 60 days of birth, this can cause claims processing issues and parents incur costly out-of-pocket expenses.Members who want their

  • Run honors fallen members

    The 70th Aerial Port Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, organized and participated in a Port Dawg 5K on the track located at the Sam Johnson Fitness Center here May 2.For the second consecutive year the 70th APS gathered for an event that goes beyond squadron divisions and spans the