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Base delivers static display jet back to its pedestal in city of Homestead

Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base fasten an F-4 Phantom static display, recently overhauled and restored at the base and escorted by police through the city of Homestead, Fla., to its pedestal on U.S. 1 April 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Base environmental program reigns supreme

The 482nd Fighter Wing's environmental flight members recieve the 2009 General Thomas D. White Environmental Quality Award and General Thomas D. White Pollution Prevention Award for Team Excellence on May 5. Pictured from left, Larry Ventura, Tony Cedeno, Tim Driscoll, Roger Ramos, Robert Vespe and Mike Andrejko. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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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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Base fitness center dedicated to bona fide American hero

Colonel Randal Falcon, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, gives the opening remarks during the dedication ceremony renaming the base fitness center as the “Sam Johnson Fitness Center” in honor of Congressman Johnson on Feb. 4. Servicemembers, elected officials and prominent members of the community filled the audience in front of the Sam Johnson Fitness Center for a tribute to the highly decorated Air Force fighter pilot who flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and spent nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War in Hanoi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Base fitness center dedicated to bona fide American hero

U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson and his wife meet with members of the 482nd Security Forces Squadron after the dedication ceremony renaming the base fitness center as the “Sam Johnson Fitness Center” in honor of Congressman Johnson on Feb. 4. Servicemembers, elected officials and prominent members of the community filled the audience in front of the Sam Johnson Fitness Center for a tribute to the highly decorated Air Force fighter pilot who flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and spent nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War in Hanoi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Base fitness center dedicated to bona fide American hero

Colonel Randal Falcon (far left), 482nd Fighter Wing commander, offers the closing remarks during the dedication ceremony renaming the base fitness center as the “Sam Johnson Fitness Center” on Feb. 4. (From left to right) Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Congressman Sam Johnson and his wife, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, former Congressman Clay Shaw, and Congressman Jack Kingston unveil bronze dedication plaque to be mounted in front of the Sam Johnson Fitness Center in honor of Congressman Sam Johnson. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Base fitness center dedicated to bona fide American hero

City of Homestead Mayor Lynda Bell gives a proclamation and offers U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson the key to the city of Homestead during the dedication ceremony renaming the base fitness center as the “Sam Johnson Fitness Center” on Feb. 4. Servicemembers, elected officials and prominent members of the community filled the audience in front of the Sam Johnson Fitness Center for a tribute to the highly decorated Air Force fighter pilot who flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and spent nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War in Hanoi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Base focuses on drug awareness, prevention during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 – 31

Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23 - 31, is a national observance that focuses attention on the destructive effects drugs have on our nation. It was launched in 1988 by the National Family Partnership as a grassroots campaign to encourage kids and communities to stay drug free. To highlight this year's Red Ribbon celebration, the Homestead Drug Demand Reduction Program staff will be distributing drug awareness and prevention information and promotional items at the 482nd Medical Squadron, room 107, and at the Red Ribbon booth during the Halloween Hauntfest at the base fitness center next to the Shoppette Express Oct. 31. All Homestead members are encouraged to participate in the Red Ribbon Week events. (courtesy graphic)

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Base has 3 new Master Sergeant selects

Three active duty Air Force personnel assigned to the 367th Fighter Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., were recently selected for promotion to Master Sergeant. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Base holds first-ever 'Spring Bazaar' event

Robert Barry and Bob Hadnot sample a health drink on May 3 at the first Spring Bazaar in the Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. These veterans were on of over 40 local businesses and vendors that manned a booth at the Spring Bazaar, but posed for a photo while on a break to visit the other booths at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Senior Airman Aja Heiden)

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Base holds first-ever 'Spring Bazaar' event

Staff Sgt. Isaiah Escorcia, 70th Aerial Port Squadron, and Senior Airman Juan Paniagua, 70th APS, try samples and pick up giveaways from the booths at the first Spring Bazaar in the Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on May 3. Escorcia shows his excitement at being able to attend the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Senior Airman Aja Heiden)

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Base holds free Halloween Hauntfest Oct. 31

Homestead Air Reserve Base will hold its 6th annual Hauntfest Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the base fitness center next to the Shoppette Express. The Hauntfest is free admission and features a large-scale haunted house, hayrides, trick or treating, carnival games, and many other fun activities for all ages. (courtesy graphic)

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Base honors award winners

A ceremony for winners of the military quarterly awards was held during the Greater Florida City/Homestead Military Affairs Committee luncheon at Homestead ARB on Dec. 4. Recipients of the awards are, from left to right: Senior Airman Jair I. Guevara, 482nd Maintenance Squadron; Master Sgt. Elvyn Sanchez, 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Daryll A. Rohler, 482nd Operations Group; 2nd Lt. Sabrina M. Ura, 482nd Mission Support Group; Tech. Sgt. Aslam Rehman, 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron; Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Hutchinson, U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Miami. The MAC sponsors the base awards program, JROTC scholarships, family gatherings at military bases and donates money to the Armed Forces Service Center at Miami International Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Base hosts Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day

A 93rd Fighter Squadron pilot (center) gives a tour of an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during the Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base on September 8. Approximately 15 local high school students and their families met with representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies at the Heritage Hall Training and Conference Center to discuss and learn about the educational and career opportunities available at the respective academies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

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Base hosts Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day

Approximately 15 local high school students and their families take a group photo, along with Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, City of Homestead Councilwoman Amanda Garner and U.S. service academy representatives, in front of an F-16C Fighting Falcon at Homestead Air Reserve Base on September 8. The students met with representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies at the Heritage Hall Training and Conference Center to discuss and learn about the educational and career opportunities available at the respective academies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

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Base hosts Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day

An interested high school student and his family talk with a representative from the U.S. Air Force Academy at an information tables during the Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base on September 8. The students met with representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies at the Heritage Hall Training and Conference Center to discuss and learn about the educational and career opportunities available at the respective academies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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Base hosts Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day

Local high school students and family members look through brochures on information tables set up at the Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base on September 8. The students met with representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies at the Heritage Hall Training and Conference Center to discuss and learn about the educational and career opportunities available at the respective academies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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Base hosts Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day

City of Homestead Councilwoman Amanda Garner, next to Col. Randall Falcon, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, attended the Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Service Academy Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base to lend support to the event. Approximately 15 local high school students and their families met with representatives from the Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies at the Heritage Hall Training and Conference Center to discuss and learn about the educational and career opportunities available at the respective academies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

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Base level cyber squadron takes flight

Airmen from the 482nd Fighter Wing examine ways to prevent malware from coming onto aircraft at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Nov. 15, 2016. The 482nd Communications Squadron ext pathfinder units are looking at ways to integrate defensive cyber operations concepts into their Wings’ core mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Desiree W. Moye )

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Base NCO presents gift to former school

MIAMI -- Master Sgt. Alejandro Mion, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 crew chief, speaks to students and faculty at Vineland K-8 Center during the school's 50th Anniversary Celebration on April 24. Sergeant Mion presented the school and principal, Mrs. Mary Ann McLaren, a U.S. flag and certificate he had flown over the skies of Iraq in the school's honor. Sergeant Mion attended the Miami school from 1984 to 1987. (Courtesy photo)

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