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  • Civil Air Patrol tours base

    Members of the Civil Air Patrol from various locations in south Florida toured Homestead Air Reserve base Jan. 10.The tour, led by Capt. Scott Morris, 93rd Fighter Squadron pilot, introduced the young cadets to some in-depth information on the process of becoming a pilot. The tour included a Mako

  • Night out with the Hurricanes event partners base, team

    The 482nd Fighter Wing Reserve Recruiting Flight partnered with the University of Miami men's basketball team for a "Night out with the Hurricanes" event for military members and their families on Jan. 6.During their visit here, the basketball players ventured to the flight line to check out an F-16

  • Team Homestead spreads cheer

    Members of Team Homestead volunteered at the Chapman Partnership Homeless Assistance Center's Homestead location for the fourth consecutive year Dec. 25.Over 50 members donated their time serving a Christmas meal, providing activities for children, and coordinating a visit from Santa to bring

  • Night with the Canes

    The University of Miami and the Air Force Reserve present a "Night With The Hurricanes" at the Sam Johnson Fitness Center, Jan. 6, from 5 until 6:30 P.M.Join us for an interactive practice with the University of Miami Hurricanes Men's Basketball Team along with Coach Larranaga.Event is free and open

  • Wing's newest Colonel

    Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command recently announced that Lt. Col. Michael F. Lesman, 482nd Operations Support Squadron commander was selected for promotion to Colonel - congratulations!

  • Team Homestead revisits accomplishments achieved during 2014

    The holidays mark both celebrations and the beginning of a New Year.Coverage of Team Homestead accomplishments throughout 2014 recaps a year of service to the nation, community and world.As a pillar of the Homestead community, Homestead Air Reserve Base continues to be a major contributor to the

  • 'NORAD Tracks Santa': Bringing him to a home near you

    JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AFNS) -- Santa will be traveling around the world Dec. 24, delivering presents to all the girls and boys. To help keep tabs on Santa, North American Aerospace Defense Command, including Alaskan NORAD Region (ANR), Continental U.S. NORAD Region and Canadian

  • DOD releases 2015 military pay, compensation rates

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members Dec. 22, with most service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay.The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing (BAH), basic allowance for subsistence (BAS),

  • Squadron selected as best fitness, food programs in command

    The 482nd Force Support Squadron was selected as Air Force Reserve Command's best fitness and food programs of the year.As the Fitness and Sports Program of the Year, the Sam Johnson Fitness Center received a $4.5 million renovation and was previously awarded the Air Force Reserve Command's Fitness