Homestead Air Reserve Base

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

Homestead Sports and Fitness Center garners 5-star rating

Mr. Carlos Eyzaguirre, former 482nd Security Forces Squadron member, works out at the Homestead Sports and Fitness Center. The facility and its staff received the most prestigious distinction for a fitness center in the Air Force, a five-star rating for their services by the Air Force Services Agency. Homestead’s facility is one of 29 fitness centers in the Air Force to reach the enviable 5-star rating for 2007, and the first ever from the Air Force Reserve to receive this merit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

Details Download

Homestead Sports and Fitness Center garners 5-star rating

The Homestead Sports and Fitness Center and its staff received the most prestigious distinction for a fitness center in the Air Force, a five-star rating for their services by the Air Force Services Agency. Homestead’s facility is one of 29 fitness centers in the Air Force to reach the enviable 5-star rating for 2007, and the first ever from the Air Force Reserve to receive this merit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

Details Download

Florida ANG Airmen deliver gifts to children's hospital

Airmen from the Florida Air National Guard 125th Fighter Wing Alert Facility at Homestead Air Reserve Base, wanted to make the holidays a little brighter for kids staying at Miami Children’s Hospital by delivering toys and gifts Dec. 11. All full-time detachment personnel donated presents, and the detachment hopes to begin an annual tradition of donating to charities involving children during the holiday season. The 125th FW, based out of Jacksonville, Fla., operates the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) alert facility providing F-15 aircraft capable of intercepting, identifying, and if necessary, destroying unknown aircraft that penetrate U.S. airspace. (Courtesy photo)

Details Download

On target advice

Master Sgt. Stephen Hodges ranked 6th in a field of 120 shooters at an October 13 to 15 pistol marksman competition at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The sergeant attributes success in other areas of his life to bleed over from sharpshooting.

Details Download

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)

Details Download

Wing honor guard presents arms at championship race

The 482nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard presents the American flag in front of about 75,000 spectators during the singing of the national anthem at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season-ending Ford 400 race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. The Honor Guard regularly travels to perform in high-profile events from West Palm Beach to Key West. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

Details Download

10th AF Commander visits 482nd FW

Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Coon, 10th Air Force commander, finishes his pre-flight briefing with Staff Sgt. Shaun Harris, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Capt. Robert Mehan, 482nd AMXS maintenance officer, before a training mission with the Makos during his official visit to the 482nd Fighter Wing on Nov. 15-16. General Coon also met with senior commanders, received a wing briefing and toured the base during his two-day visit. The general assumed command of the 10th Air Force in June 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erik Hofmeyer)

Details Download

Wing vice commander surpasses 4,000-hour mark

Col. Robert Polumbo, 482nd Fighter Wing vice commander, is greeted by fire and emergency services personnel upon surpassing 4,000 F-16 flight hours. While many fighter pilots have completed 4,000 flying hours, only a handful of fighter pilots around the world have surpassed 4,000 in one airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Wing vice commander surpasses 4,000-hour mark

Col. Robert Polumbo, 482nd Fighter Wing vice commander, is greeted after surpassing 4,000 F-16 flying hours on Tuesday. While many fighter pilots have completed 4,000 flying hours, only a handful of fighter pilots around the world have surpassed that many in one airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Miami Dolphins honor veterans

Members of the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., and the 333rd Recruiting Squadron, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., stand in formation at Dolphins Stadium Nov. 11. More than 300 servicemembers took part in a joint armed services Veterans Day celebration during the Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills pregame show. The event sponsored by the Veterans Administration honored all past, present and future veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Miami Dolphins honor veterans

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Deborah Crowder, U.S. Southern Command is shown singing the National Anthem on the giant video display at Dolphins Stadium Nov 11. Colonel Crowder was part of a joint armed services Veterans Day celebration during the Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills pregame show. The event sponsored by the Veterans Administration honored all past, present and future veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Miami Dolphins honor veterans

Members of the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., march off the field at Dolphins Stadium Nov. 11. More than 300 servicemembers took part in a joint armed services Veterans Day celebration during the Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills pregame show. The event sponsored by the Veterans Administration honored all past, present and future veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Homestead ARB has a ball

Col. Randy Falcon, 482nd Fighter Wing commander presents a wing plaque to guest speaker U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, 25th District of Florida, Nov. 2, 2007. Congressman Diaz-Balart addressed the attendees of Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force Ball. The night’s event was part of a year long world-wide celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and local military members recently deployed. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Tom Davis)

Details Download

Homestead ARB has a ball

Maj. Gen. Charles Stenner, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and former 482nd Fighter Wing commander speaks to the 580 military and civilian personnel attending Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force ball, Nov. 2, 2007. The night’s event was part of a year long world-wide celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and local military members recently deployed. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd FW, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Force photo/Lt. Col. Tom Davis)

Details Download

Homestead ARB has a ball

Members of the Homestead Air Reserve Base honor guard, conduct the POW/MIA ceremony at the "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force Ball Nov. 2, 2007. The ceremony centers around a small table, which occupies a place of dignity and honor near the head table. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that members of all our armed forces are missing from our ranks. The night’s event is part of a year long world-wide celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and local military members recently deployed. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Homestead ARB has a ball

Members of The Air Force Strings entertain the 580 military and civilian personnel attending Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force ball, Nov. 2, 2007. Appearing as The United States Air Force Strolling Strings since 1954, The Air Force Strings has had the honor of performing at the White House for every president from Eisenhower to Clinton. The Air Force Strings is one of the most diverse and flexible units of The United States Air Force Band. The night’s event was part of a year long celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and recently deployed military members. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Homestead ARB has a ball

SMSgt William Tortolano, of The Air Force Strings plays violin for over 500 military and civilian personnel attending Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force ball, Nov. 2, 2007. Since 1954, The Air Force Strolling Strings has had the honor of performing at the White House for every president from Eisenhower to Clinton. The Air Force Strings is one of the most diverse and flexible units of The United States Air Force Band. The night’s event was part of a year long celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and recently deployed military members. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

Details Download

Congratulations, Good Luck!

The special function room of the enlisted club burst at the seams for the assumption of command ceremony for Capt. Christy Shaw Nov. 3. Many of the guests waited in a long line to congratulate the new commander of the 482nd Fighter Wing Mission Support Squadron. Lt. Col. Tom Davis, chief of public affairs for the wing, was one of those offering congratulations and well wishes. (Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

Details Download

Colors Signal Leadership Change

The 482nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard retires the colors during the assumption of command ceremony hosted by the 482nd FW Mission Support Squadron Nov. 3. Capt. Christy Shaw (left, rear) assumed command of the squadron. She is flanked by the squadron first sergeant, Master Sgt. Anthony Servian. Senior Airman Tara Austin is leaving the picture on the left; Senior Airman Scott Sendtko is the honor guard Airman in the center; Tech Sgt. Consuelo Santiago is on the right. (Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

Details Download

Taking Command

The guidon for the 482nd Fighter Wing Mission Support Squadron is passed to Capt. Christy Shaw during an assumption of command ceremony Nov. 3. Special Assistant to the Commander Col. Dennis Daley passed the guidon; the squadron executive officer, Capt. Grace Mickles, served as master of ceremony and the squadron first sergeant, Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Servian is in the center. Capt. Shaw served as executive officer to the 482nd Fighter Wing Maintenance Group before accepting her first command assignment. (Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

Details Download