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First day on the job

Airman 1st Class Christy Leyva, F-16 crew chief apprentice, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron takes part in a pre-flight inspection of an F-16 on Oct. 6. This was Airman Leyva’s first day on the job after graduating from a 19-week technical training school in Texas. For information about becoming a crew chief or other interesting Air Force jobs, call the Homestead Air Reserve Base recruiters at (305) 224-7127. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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First day on the job

Tech. Sgt. Cory Cain, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supervises Airman 1st Class Christy Leyva, F-16 crew chief apprentice, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as she takes part in a pre-flight inspection of an F-16 on Oct. 6. This was Airman Leyva’s first day on the job after graduating from a 19-week technical training school in Texas. For information about becoming a crew chief or other interesting Air Force jobs, call the Homestead Air Reserve Base recruiters at (305) 224-7127. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Famed World War II veteran visits Homestead

Retired Lt. Col. Eldridge Williams, an original member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen speaks to the Greater Florida City/Homestead Military Affairs Committee Oct. 2. Colonel Williams was the key note speaker at the monthly MAC luncheon held at the Falcon’s Nest Club. The Tuskegee Airmen was the popular name of a group of African American pilots who flew with distinction during World War II as the 332nd Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Colonel Williams currently resides in Miami, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Famed World War II veteran visits Homestead

Retired Lt. Col. Eldridge Williams, an original member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen speaks to the Greater Florida City/Homestead Military Affairs Committee Oct. 2. Colonel Williams was the key note speaker at the monthly MAC luncheon held at the Falcon’s Nest Club. The Tuskegee Airmen was the popular name of a group of African American pilots who flew with distinction during World War II as the 332nd Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Colonel Williams currently resides in Miami, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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IAAFA returns to Homestead ARB

Nineteen members from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy returned to Homestead ARB after 16-years to attend a Noncommissioned Officer Development Seminar, Sept. 15 – 19. The seminar focused on NCO professional development for the air forces of the Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. It was the first time a seminar of this type was conducted for the English speaking air forces of these Caribbean nations. IAAFA provides technical and military education training in Spanish for more than 600 students annually to military forces and governmental agencies of 21 Latin America countries. The unit moved to Lackland AFB, Texas after Hurricane Andrew devastated Homestead AFB in August 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nelly Veneros)

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You are not forgotten

Members of the 482nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard perform a special ceremony in honor of National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on Sept. 19. Over 100 military and civilian personnel from units across the base and the local community attended the event. “We will make the observance breakfast an annual event to pay our respects and honor the brave servicemen who served their country under very difficult circumstances and to those who paid the ultimate price fighting for our freedom." said Col. William B. Binger, 482nd FW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt Lionel Castellano)

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You are not forgotten

Col. William B. Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, bows his head during a ceremony in observance of National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base Fla., on Sept. 19. Over 100 military and civilian personnel from units across the base and the local community attended the event. “We never leave anyone behind. Our warriors know this and deserve it" said Col. Binger. ““We will make the observance breakfast an annual event to pay our respects and honor the brave servicemen who served their country under very difficult circumstances and to those who paid the ultimate price fighting for our freedom." Binger added. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt Lionel Castellano)

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SOCSOUTH remembers Sep. 11

SOCSOUTH troops salute the U.S. Flag as it is lowered to half staff to remember the victims of Sept. 11 during the 2008 remembrance ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. SOCSOUTH is a subordinate component for special operations under the U.S. Southern Command, which is headquartered in the City of Doral, Fla. The command’s Area of Focus encompasses the land mass and adjacent waters of Latin America south of Mexico covering about 15.6 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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SOCSOUTH remembers Sept. 11

Staff Sgt. Aida Acevedo, Special Operations Command South, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., salutes the U.S. flag during the lowering of the colors to remember the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. SOCSOUTH is a subordinate component for special operations under the U.S. Southern Command, which is headquartered in the City of Doral, Fla. The command’s Area of Focus encompasses the land mass and adjacent waters of Latin America south of Mexico covering about 15.6 million square miles. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. 1st Class Felix Figueroa, SOCSO PAO)

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SOCSOUTH remembers Sept. 11

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- Army Brig. Gen. Hector E. Pagan, U.S. Special Operations Command South commander at Homestead ARB, addresses military, civilian, and local government officials during a ceremony held in observance of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. SOCSOUTH is a subordinate component for special operations under the U.S. Southern Command, which is headquartered in the City of Doral, Fla. The command’s Area of Focus encompasses the land mass and adjacent waters of Latin America south of Mexico covering about 15.6 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Congressman addresses Chamber members

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart delivers the keynote speech to members of the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce during their annual conference, which was held at Homestead Air Reserve Base on Aug. 28. The Chamber’s mission is to strengthen the economy of South-Miami Dade County and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors through programs of voluntary action to preserve and protect the American system of free competitive enterprise; and to advance the economic, civic, educational, cultural and social well being of the South Miami-Dade community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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General flies last mission

Lt. Gen. John Bradley (center), Commander, Air Force Reserve Command thanks members of the 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron following his last flight with the 93rd Fighter Squadron on Jun 12. General Bradley visited Homestead ARB to say good-bye and thank base personnel for all their contributions made to the Reserve and the U.S. Air Force on June 10 – 12. After more than 40 years of military service and 7,000 hours flying fighter aircraft, General Bradley will relinquish command to Maj. Gen. Charles Stenner, at a ceremony in Washington D.C., on Jun 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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General flies last mission

Lt. Gen. John Bradley, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command is presented his F-16 seat cover by Tech. Sgt. Johnny Robertson, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief on June 12. General Bradley visited Homestead ARB to say good-bye and thank base personnel for all their contributions made to the Reserve and the U.S. Air Force on June 10 – 12. After more than 40 years of military service and 7,000 hours flying fighter aircraft, General Bradley will relinquish command to Maj. Gen. Charles Stenner, at a ceremony in Washington D.C., on Jun 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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General flies last flight

Lt. Gen. John Bradley, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, flew his last mission with the 93rd Fighter Squadron “Makos” on June 12. General Bradley visited Homestead ARB to say good-bye and thank base personnel for all their contributions made to the Reserve and the U.S. Air Force on June 10 – 12. After more than 40 years of military service and 7,000 hours flying fighter aircraft, General Bradley will relinquish command to Maj. Gen. Charles Stenner, at a ceremony in Washington D.C., on Jun 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Homestead pilot selected to fly with Thunderbirds

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- Maj. Sean Gustafson, 93rd Fighter Squadron pilot, was selected to fly with the Thunderbirds, the premier U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team. His selection marks the first time a member from the Air Force Reserve will fly with the Thunderbirds since its formation in 1953. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis AFB, Nev., perform precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to millions of people throughout the world. The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. Major Gustafson will fly the No. 4 slot aircraft during the 2009 and 2010 demonstration seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Thunderbirds select Homestead pilot

Maj. Sean Gustafson, 93rd Fighter Squadron pilot, talks to a group of Daisy Girl Scouts from Troop 466, Palmetto Bay, Fla., about the capabilities of the F-16, March 28. On Friday, Gustafson was informed he had been selected by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. His selection marks the first time a member from the Air Force Reserve will fly with the elite demonstration team since its formation in 1953. The Thunderbirds, based out of Nellis AFB, Nev., perform precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to millions of people throughout the world. The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. Maj. Gustafson will fly the No. 4, slot aircraft during the 2009 and 2010 demonstration seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nelly Veneros)

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Col Binger recieves proclamation

Col. William Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, receives the National Military Appreciation Month Proclamation by City of Homestead Councilwomen Judy Waldman, (left), and Wendy Lobos, (right), on May 22. The proclamation designates the period of May 1 through May 31 as a special time to show appreciation for our military and encourages the citizens of Homestead to recognize all service members, past and present and, their families. Colonel Binger was the guest speaker at the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce military appreciation luncheon held at the Redland Golf and Country Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Every day is Memorial Day

Senior Airmen Tara Austin and Barry Clark, 482nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard, perform a flag folding ceremony during an official retirement at Homestead Air Reserve Base on May 18. This ceremonial flag folding is part of funeral honors the Honor Guard performs for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Photo by Albert Siegel)

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Daisy’s blossom at Homestead

Maj. Sean Gustafson, 93rd Fighter Squadron pilot, talks to a group of Daisy Girl Scouts from Troop 466, Palmetto Bay, Fla., about the capabilities of the F-16, March 28. The scouts were treated to an afternoon tour of the base that was highlighted by a presentation of special participation badges. Ranging in ages of 5-6 years old, Daisy Scouts are part of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, that go on trips, learn about nature and science, and explore the arts and their communities. Homestead Air Reserve Base offers two tours each month for students or community organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nelly Veneros)

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Homestead ARB to hold base-wide exercise March 8-11

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Nelson and Senior Airman Sergio Greco, 482nd Security Forces Squadron, practice identifying a simulated chemical agent on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during Operation Deliberate Tropic, Homestead Air Reserve Base, March 10, 2008. The Operational Readiness Exercise is a self-assessment of the wing’s ability to perform in a simulated combat environment. Explosive devices, smoke grenades and sirens will be used during the exercise to create realistic scenarios that reservists will encounter during the exercise. “Homestead Air Reserve Base goes to great lengths to ensure safety procedures are established and followed during exercises to prepare our reservists for deployment,” said Mr. Sean Quinn, 482nd Mission Support Group Emergency Management Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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