News Search

  • 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

  • FSS officer promotes, serves as Yellow Ribbon MC

    A member of the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, served as master of ceremonies for the Nov. 21-23 Yellow Ribbon Conference in Orlando, Florida.Maj. Roxy Hambleton, 482nd Force Support Squadron chief of military personnel services and Yellow Ribbon representative acted as

  • Tis the season to drink responsibly

     It's that time of year when holiday parties and late night celebrations begin to fill our calendars and we look forward to spending time with family and friends to celebrate our own special reasons for the season.Every Christmas Eve, I celebrate my life and I give thanks for being able to share the

  • Football coach shares leadership, resiliency experiences

    Teamwork is something I learned in high school, and it's something I see every day here. Organizations and units work together to keep our skies, borders and ports safe continuously. Doesn't matter if it's a holiday or the weekend, there are people working here to make sure our country is safe.As we

  • Gym hours change

    The Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., has new operating hours starting Dec. 8.The new hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Unit Training Assembly's, the fitness center will be open on Saturday's from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday's 6

  • Chris Tucker in concert

    The Air Force Reserve presents "Tour for the Troops" featuring Chris Tucker, Saturday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., outside the Homestead ARB Community Activity Center.  Event is free and open to all Department of Defense I.D. card holders. 

  • Command Chief issues holiday thank you message

    This time of year is always reflective - looking back over what we have accomplished, I am filled with awe and pride at the capabilities of the men and women here. We have accomplished great things - we deployed to Afghanistan; we excelled in the Unit Effectiveness Inspection and the Command Cyber

  • Itinerary overview for Family Day activities

    Below is an overview of events for the Family Day, which will include a performance from Chris Tucker, actor and comedian, on Dec. 6 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida.Family Day Overview:10:15 a.m. - Military members need to be in place for wing commander's call in the grassy area behind