Base to conduct local exercise Published Feb. 23, 2012 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- During the weekend of Feb. 25-26, Homestead Air Reserve Base will be in exercise mode. This is only an exercise in preparation for an upcoming inspection. The local community should expect more activity, noise and aircraft flying around the base during these days. The base will repeat this exercise again in April and May. For questions please contact the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at (786) 415-7330 or email 482fw.pa@us.af.mil