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  • ACC Commander holds all call at Homestead ARB

    In a recent visit to Homestead Air Reserve Base, U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, held an all call for members of the base July 14.During the all call, the general discussed sequestration challenges as well as efforts to ensure continued air superiority through

  • Operations Group receives new commander

    Col. David W. Smith assumed command of the 482nd Operations Group in a ceremony on July 13 here. As group commander, he is responsible for the combat development and training of over 150 Airmen, including Active Duty, Air Reserve Technicians, Traditional Reservists and full-time Civilians in a

  • Wingman day focuses on 'Finding the Good'

    During the Unit Training Assembly, members from the 482nd Fighter Wing came together for a Wingman Day July 12. The Wingman Day theme focused on 'Finding the Good' and during the Commander's Call, speakers covered important topics including Safety, Emergency Management, Drug Demand Reduction,

  • Weapons Load Crews compete for top honors

    The 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held their Homestead Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition here July 13.The Load Crew Competition is a time-honored tradition used to showcase the capabilities and loading skills between load team members. The competition highlights a crew's ability to

  • Wing to hold sexual assault and prevention training

    Sexual Assault and Prevention is an Air Force wide program with the purpose of stopping sexual assault by increasing awareness, teaching Airmen how to help each other and by being there to help Airmen as needed.Sexual Assault Response Coordinators are leading a new annual training to better assist

  • Base celebrates Independence Day

    Over 1,500 people attended the 482nd Fighter Wing's 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration in front of the Heritage Hall Conference Center on July 4.Sponsored by 482nd Force Support Squadron, the event featured static displays of a Black Hawk helicopter from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection,

  • AF Reserve announces 10th Air Force leadership changes

    Lieutenant General James F. Jackson, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, has announced the following senior leader actions. Brigadier Gen. Richard W. Scobee, from director of Plans and Requirements, Office of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters United States

  • Commander issues safety message for holiday weekend

    While the July 4 holiday weekend is just about here, it's important to keep in mind safety while you enjoy your holiday weekend. We're smack in the middle of the 101 Critical Days of Summer. This year's theme, "Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts," reminds Airmen to be responsible wingmen and

  • Members plan Wingman Day for July UTA

    During the next Unit Training Assembly, members of the 482nd Fighter Wing will be attending a Wingman Day to accomplish essential training as well as conclude with a dinner of hotdogs and hamburgers July 12.The day will start out with a foreign object damage walk. The FOD walk will start on the

  • Black Hawk, fireworks headline base's Independence Day celebration

    The 482nd Fighter Wing and 482nd Force Support Squadron are slated to hold the 5th annual Independence Day celebration Friday from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in front of the Heritage Hall Conference Center, building 404.The free celebration will be open to all Department of Defense employees with a