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  • Plants, critters to avoid on base

    The South Florida area is ripe with vegetation and the climate for exciting outdoor activities. Whether out a hiking or working on outdoor projects, it's important to be aware of critters and plant species that can inflict harm. Below is an overview of some of these harmful plants and critters at

  • Cyber readiness is everyones job

    The 482nd Communications Squadron is in the final stages of preparation for their Command Cyber Readiness Inspection scheduled for Aug. 4-8. The CCRI is a triennial inspection conducted by the Defense Information Systems Agency to assess the compliance status and operational readiness of Homestead's

  • Allied air forces paved way for D-Day

    The mention of "D-Day" conjures iconic images of men storming a beach riddled with barbed wire, smoke and craters created by German mortar batteries; of men advancing toward machine gun nests and acts of heroism as they made their way inland to secure a foothold in mainland Europe.However, without

  • Wing members selected for promotion to Major

    Congratulations to the following 482nd Fighter Wing members who were selected for promotion to the rank of Major: - Lesley Cummings-Snape, 482nd Medical Squadron- Bradley Fink,  482nd Fighter Wing- Avishek Kumar, 482nd Medical Squadron- Damien Miller, 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron- Dana

  • Case lot sale returns

    Homestead Air Reserve Base will be hosting a Defense Commissary Agency case lot sale June 6-7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, located behind the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Express, commonly known as the shoppette. The case lot sale features truckloads of merchandise which will be available

  • Wingman Toolkit supports Critical Days of Summer campaign

    Air Force Reserve Command's Wingman Toolkit is partnering with the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, to highlight the 2014 Critical Days of Summer campaign.The annual campaign runs from May 23 to Sept. 2 and focuses on risk management for all summer activities - on and off duty.

  • New inspector general tackles expanded duties

    With the new Air Force Inspection System, the role of the inspector general has expanded from the focal point for complaint resolution and fraud, waste, and abuse issues to now include planning and execution of the wing commander's inspection program.New leadership in the inspector general role

  • Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:On May 30, 1868, the first official Memorial Day observance was held at Arlington

  • Former Homestead reservist and police officer laid to rest

    Carl Patrick, a retired Air Force reservist and Miami Police officer was laid to rest at Dade Memorial Park in Opa-locka, Florida on May 17. Members of the Homestead Air Base Honor Guard took part in the funeral ceremony and presented Patrick's 86-year old mother Lucille a folded American flag.

  • Newly renovated fitness center scheduled to open soon

    The newly renovated Sam Johnson Fitness Center is scheduled to open May 27 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Both centers will be closed to move the equipment from the current fitness center to the newly renovated fitness center from May 19-26. The track and outside equipment will remain available for use