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C-130 helps reduce mosquito population

Skilled air crew from the 910th Airlift Wing in Youngstown, Ohio speak with local press about aerial spray mission at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., July 31. The flight crew is environmentally conscious and works with local authorities to prevent harming critical habitat areas and national parks. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Senior Airman Aja Heiden)
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C-130 helps reduce mosquito population

Lt. Col. Karl Haagsma, an Entomologist from the 910th Airlift Wing speaks to reporters from local news outlets at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., July 31, about the aerial spray mission. An entomologist is on the aircraft for every mission to protect the environment, humans, and other organisms. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Senior Airman Jaimi L. Upthegrove)
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C-130 helps reduce mosquito population

Master Sgt. Rich Lawton, engineer from the 910th Airlift Wing in Youngstown, Ohio, stands in the cargo bay of the C-130 plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., July 31. Lawton is a member of the crew that performed the aerial spray mission to reduce the mosquito population in Homestead and the surrounding Miami-Dade County. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Senior Airman Jaimi L. Upthegrove)
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C-17 TRAINING

Members of the 70th Aerial Port Squadron work with members of the F.B.I. and a C-17 crew from Travis AFB while conducting training at Homestead ARB, Saturday, June 5, 2011. A variety of vehicles were loaded, including a boat, a HMMWV and a sport utility vehicle. Crews must be versed in a variety of equipment to address needs of multiple stateside and deployed missions. (US Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)
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Cadets tour base

Capt. Miriam Krieger, 93rd Fighter Squadron pilot, answers questions while an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet peers into the cockpit of an F-16 on April 16. The 28 cadets and chaperones from Kathleen High School, Lakeland, Fla., received tours and briefings from an F-16 pilot, air traffic control tower personnel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and an up-close view of an F-16 take-off. The group wrapped up their visit with lunch at the Falcons Nest club. Homestead ARB offers two tours each month for students or community organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)
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Call for Portraits in Courage 2013 Submissions

Public Affairs is soliciting nominations for the 2013 "Portraits in Courage" program, which highlights compelling stories of our Airmen's excellence, honor, valor, devotion, and sacrifice. PiC 2013 will personify the CSAF vision and focus on our incredible Airmen, Mission and Innovation. The deadline to submit nominations to Public Affairs is April 7 (COB on UTA). Submit your nominations to 482fw.pa@us.af.mil. For more information on submissions or the process, contact Capt. Brooke Davis or Mr. Ross Tweten at 786-415-7330. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)
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Can I drive?

James Freece, 482nd Mission Support Group fire and emergency services technician, gives three Ruben Dario Middle School students an up close view of an Air Force fire-fighting vehicle during a tour of Homestead Air Reserve Base on Nov. 16. About 35 students met with pilots, security forces and fire and emergency services personnel during their visit. Homestead ARB offers two tours each month for students or community organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)
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Canada

Canadian F-18's from the 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bagotville Quebec, and the Canadian Top Aces fly over the waters of South Florida. The 93rd Fighter Squadron played host to an international air-to-air exercise at Homestead Air Reserve Base from Feb. 1 to Feb. 17.
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Cannonball

The 482nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight safely detonated this 24-pound Civil War-era cannonball safely at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. after recovering it from a Pinecrest, Fla., home Feb. 1. (Courtesy photo)
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Capt. Walter Wyatt

Two F-16 jets (like the ones pictured) from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., roared over former Capt. Walter Wyatt's house coincidentally as his family prepared to take him to the funeral home on June 8. Wyatt served as a decorated U.S. Army Air Forces fighter pilot in World War II and flew with the famed Flying Tigers. The jets were returning to base after a local training mission. (U.S. Air Force picture)
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Capt. Walter Wyatt

Capt. Walter Wyatt, a World War II decorated veteran prepares to be recognized by the City of Homestead, Fla., in 2014. The decorated veteran and Homestead, Fla. resident passed away Sunday evening. As his family prepared to take him to the funeral home, two F-16 jets from the 482nd Fighter Wing roared over his house coincidentally while returning to base on June 8. Wyatt served as a U.S. Army Air Forces fighter pilot with the famed Flying Tigers in China. (Courtesy photo)
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Capt. Walter Wyatt, a World War II decorated veteran

A young Capt. Walter Wyatt, a World War II decorated veteran and Homestead, Fla. resident passed away Sunday evening. As his family prepared to take him to the funeral home, two F-16 jets from the 482nd Fighter Wing roared over his house coincidentally while returning to base on June 8. Wyatt served as a U.S. Army Air Forces fighter pilot with the famed Flying Tigers in China. (Courtesy photo)
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Car bomb

Smoke fills the air as a simulated car bombing just outside the main gate of Homestead Air Reserve Base begins a mass casualty exercise on March 14. The exercise tested the 482nd Fighter Wing's ability to respond to a terrorist attack on the base (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Lisa Macias).
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Car exhibit

Dozens of rare and exotic cars will be showcased on the Homestead Air Reserve Base flight line adjacent to base operations on Friday Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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career day

Senior Master Sgt. Tony Romero, 482nd Operations Planner for Compliance and Readiness from Homestead Air Reserve Base visited the Manderin Lakes K-8 Academy to help students contemplate this question during career day, May 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Lou Burton)
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Career day customs and courtesies

Master Sgt. Francisco Navarro, Homestead Air Reserve Base honor guard chief, teaches fourth and fifth graders from Redland Elementary School in Homestead, Fla., how to render a salute during the school’s career day March 21. Navarro discussed the finer points of a career in the Air Force during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)
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Carl Patrick

Master Sgt. Francisco Navarro from the Homestead Air Reserve Base Honor Guard presents a folded American flag to Ms. Lucille Patrick, mother of Miami Police Officer and retired Air Force reservist Carl Patrick during a funeral ceremony on May 17. The 25-year police veteran was given full honors after his death was considered in the "line of duty." Officer Patrick was a former member of the 70th Aerial Port Squadron at Homestead ARB, Florida. (Picture courtesy of MPD Rene Pimentel)
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case lot sale and bazaar

Homestead ARB will host a Defense Commissary Agency case lot sale and vendor bazaar in the old Base Exchange Shoppette, across the street from the base, on Nov. 6-8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Case lot sale and spring bazaar returns

Case lot sale and spring bazaar returns (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Case lot sale concludes Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.

Homestead Air Reserve Base concludes its Defense Commissary Agency case lot sale Feb. 10 at 5 p.m., located behind the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Express, commonly known as the shoppette. The case lot sale features truckloads of merchandise which are available for purchase onsite, and shoppers can also pick up orders they placed during the online ordering window. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)
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