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  • 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

  • How did we lose this young Airman?

    She was an Airman Leadership School distinguished graduate, earned staff sergeant her first time testing, received all 5s on her enlisted performance reports and took part in two deployments. Clearly she was a high-performing Airman.But, in her words, the Air Force had made it clear it didn't want

  • 2014 CFC drive is underway

    The 482nd Fighter Wing recently kicked off its annual Combined Federal Campaign; the world's largest and most successful workplace giving campaign. Since the first campaign in 1964, federal employees have donated more than $7 billion for the charities and causes that are near and dear to them. 

  • Thanksgiving Day brunch

    The 482nd Force Support Squadron will host a Thanksgiving Day Brunch at the Homestead ARB Community Activity Center from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., on Nov. 27.Come savor traditional Thanksgiving dishes including roasted turkey, baked ham, prime rib, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, salad bar,