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HRDC Job Fair

Cindy Trunon of Arrow Cargo speaks to a reservist about job opportunities with her organization at the Human Resource Development Council sponsored aviation job fair here July 14. HRDC plans more fairs in the future focusing on other career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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NCO Academy Grads

Tech. Sergeants Robert Clark (left) and Raymond Edwards (right) were joined by 482nd Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Charles Clunie June 29 as the two sergeants graduated from the NCO Academy at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The academy reinforces leadership, communication and mentoring skills for advancement throughout the NCO ranks in the Air Force. Sergeant Clark is the 482nd Fighter Wing historian, and Sergeant Edwards is a vehicle control officer with the 70th Aerial Port Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Betty Kennedy)

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Leaving in Spirit Only

The Meritorious Service Medal is presented to Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Chambers by 482nd Fighter Wing Commander Col. Randy Falcon July 14. Chaplain Chambers is leaving the 482nd FW after more than 18 years of service to the wing. Chaplain (Capt.) Vincent Cummings (in the background) officiated the departure ceremony and is assuming the duties of 482nd FW chaplain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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Icing on the Cake

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Chambers prepares to slice the cake at his departure ceremony July 14. Chaplain Chambers is moving on to serve as SOUTHCOM Garrison Chaplain and leaves with a reminder to all airmen: Train as if every day were the real thing. Only this way can airmen avoid the necessity of “shifting gears” when the real world turns real, he said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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Hurricane Andrew Special

Carol Makin of the 482nd Operations Group (center) recounts her experiences from Hurricane Andrew in 1992 with a media crew from the Weather Channel. The crew visited Homestead Air Reserve Base July 11, interviewing several members of the 482nd for a series on the storm's 15-year anniversary scheduled to air the week of August 20 on the cable channel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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DOG Commander Visit

Rear Admiral Thomas Atkin, the future commander of the new U.S. Coast Guard Deployable Operations Group, made his first visit to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. to meet with members of the specialized Maritime Safety and Security Team. During his visit he presented MSST Miami with the Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award. The admiral also met with members of MSST New York, Tactical Law Enforcement Team South and MSST Miami to discuss the new DOG Command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/LTJG Kaleb Perez)

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Briefing the Team

RDML Atkin observed sustainment training hosted by MSST Miami for the Maritime Law Enforcement/Force Protection Teams (MLE/FP) for MSST Miami, MSST New York and Tactical Law Enforcement Team South. The training combined the first Department of Homeland Security multi-agency effort to conduct joint training. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Response Team fast-roped from a Customs and Border Patrol Black Hawk helicopter to secure a waterside building alongside members of MSST Miami MLE/FP during the training. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/LTJG Kaleb Perez)

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Recognizing Excellence

Rear Admiral Thomas Atkin (left) presented the prestigious Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award to MSST Miami during his visit June 13. The Kimball Award requires a combination of good test scores, crew proficiency, great condition of vessels, excellent performance of underway drills, successful and progressive unit training programs, survival systems readiness and good administrative work by all members. A mere ten-percent of all Coast Guard small boat stations can earn the Kimball Award each year. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/LTJG Kaleb Perez)

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Base firefighters

Members of the 482 Civil Engineering Squadron’s base fire department display their most recent award, the Ralph E. Sanborn Award. This annual award honors Chief Sanborn, who dedicated his 44-year career from 1943 to 1987 to improving Air Force fire-protection capabilities. Homestead’s fire department received the award for achieving the highest degree of excellence in base mission support and fire protection management, superior customer service and outreach efforts, innovativeness, quality management and quality of life initiatives. The fire department will compete at higher levels of competition in the near future, with the chance to represent the Air Force and the Department of Defense as the best fire department of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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Environmental stewards

Members of the 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Environmental Flight display their most recent award, the General Thomas D. White Pollution Prevention Award for Team Excellence. The team also won the General Thomas D. White Restoration Award for Team Excellence. Both awards are heavily focused on cleaning up or preventing pollution of Air Force property and surrounding communities. Pictured left to right are: Tony Cedeno, Lavaughn Berry, Larry Ventura and Rob Vespe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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GO-TO GUY

Mr. Robert E. “Bobby” Bennett (center) stands with his wife Susie as he accepts an award from Mr. Scott Hastings, Deputy Civil Engineer for Air Force Reserve Command. Mr. Bennett received the Civil Engineer Manager of the Year award for Air Force Reserve Command June 22. Mr. Bennett plans to retire July 31 after serving 23 years at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., as a carpenter insulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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Saying goodbye

Staff Sergeant “Roberto”, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, hugs his father, as his mother (sitting-left), and aunt (standing-right), look on. Families of deploying reservists were able to spend the afternoon together June 22 before departing for Southwest Asia. He and about 100 Air Force reservists deployed from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. in support of the Global War on Terrorism. The Airmen deployed as part of a second wave of reservists from the base to support and maintain F-16 fighter jets, which will conduct reconnaissance and close-air-support operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Precious moment

Senior Airman “F” takes some last-minute photos of his two-year-old daughter here at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. prior to departing for Southwest Asia. The weapons loader assigned to the 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deployed with approximately 100 other Air Force reservists June 22 in support of the Global War on Terrorism. The Airmen deployed as part of a second wave of reservists from the base to support and maintain F-16 fighter jets, which will conduct reconnaissance and close-air-support operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Dual Retirement

Master Sgt. Danielle Lintz, administrative orderly room NCO in charge, poses with Col. Scott “Foot” Goodfellow, 482nd Operations Group Commander during her retirement ceremony here on June 9. She served here entire Air Force Reserve career at Homestead ARB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Dual Retirement

Master Sgt. Tammy Mobley, Career Assistance Advisor, poses with Col. Scott “Foot” Goodfellow, 482nd Operations Group Commander during her retirement ceremony here on June 9. She served five years on active duty prior to joining the Air Force Reserve at Homestead ARB in 1992. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Dual Retirement

Master Sgt. Tammy Mobley, center-left, and Master Sgt. Danielle Lintz, center-right, retired in a dual ceremony here on June 9. Both reservists were presented with an American Flag in recognition of their service to the Air Force and Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Dual Retirement

Col. Scott “Foot” Goodfellow, 482nd Operations Group Commander, thanks the husbands of Master Sgt. Tammy Mobley, Eugene (right), and Master Sgt. Danielle Lintz, Jody (center). Sergeants Mobley and Lintz retired in a dual ceremony on June 9 here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Two empty bags

Mr. Robert G. Steele, a painter and illustrator who is a member of the Air Force Artist Program, proudly displays two empty motion sickness bags following a backseat ride in an F-16 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., June 11. Mr. Steele visited the base to learn about the Air Force Reserve and document the activities of Citizen Airmen, their equipment and activities. For more information about the Air Force Artist Program, visit http://www.afapo.hq.af.mil/Presentation/Content/aboutArt.cfm (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Final pass

Mr. Robert G. Steele, a painter and illustrator who is a member of the Air Force Artist Program, rides backseat in an F-16 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., June 11, flown by Col. Randall G. Falcon, commander of the 482nd Fighter Wing. Mr. Steele visited the base to learn about the Air Force Reserve and document the activities of Citizen Airmen, their equipment and activities. For more information about the Air Force Artist Program, visit http://www.afapo.hq.af.mil/Presentation/Content/aboutArt.cfm (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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Ready to launch

Mr. Robert G. Steele, a painter and illustrator who is a member of the Air Force Artist Program, is all set for a backseat ride in an F-16 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., June 11. Mr. Steele visited the base to learn about the Air Force Reserve and document the activities of Citizen Airmen, their equipment and activities. For more information about the Air Force Artist Program, visit http://www.afapo.hq.af.mil/Presentation/Content/aboutArt.cfm (U.S. Air Force photo/Jake Shaw)

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