482nd Fighter Wing joins Facebook

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HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. --  It's now easier for members, family and friends to get up-to-date information about the happenings of the 482nd Fighter Wing by utilizing Facebook - the most popular social online community.

The 482nd FW Web site will continue to be updated regularly with news articles, features, commentaries and photos. However, now interested parties will be able to access many of these features via their Facebook account.

The site will allow friends of the wing to be alerted via the news feed option as soon as the latest information is posted. Friends can also post comments in response to information provided by the 482nd FW.

"The Facebook page is a way for our wing to reach a much wider audience and steer more traffic to our wing's Web site," said 2nd Lt. Erik Hofmeyer, 482nd FW public affairs officer. "It'll also help with our recruiting efforts - most high school and college students belong to some sort of social networking Web site these days."

Plus, it's a great way for wing members and family members to stay informed on wing events. Especially for reservists who commute from all over South Florida for unit training assembly weekends, Lieutenant Hofmeyer said.

As social networking and video sharing sites continue to grow, the wing will continue to participate in these alternative communication methods. Future plans for Facebook include discussion boards and videos of future events. Search for the wing's page and our "Group" on Facebook by typing in "482nd Fighter Wing" in the search bar.