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FOD

Foreign object damage, known as FOD, is a virus that plagues the Air Force costing precious time and money to repair equipment inadvertently damaged. (U.S. Air Force picture/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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AF releases new feedback forms

AF releases new feedback forms. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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active shooter training exercise

Tech. Sgt. Frederick Kilian, 482nd Security Forces Squadron training manager briefs members prior to an active shooter training exercise held during the base’s June Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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active shooter training exercise

Two members of the 482nd Security Forces Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., prepare to “clear” a room during an active shooter training exercise held during the base’s June Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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Sam Johnson Fitness Center

Treadmills, stationary bicycles, and flat screen TV's are all part of the $4.5 million newly renovated Sam Johnson Fitness Center that reopened at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on May 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Aja Heiden)

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Plants, critters to avoid on base

Each of these critters can be found on Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. Shown clockwise is the Florida Bark Scorpion, Red Velvet Ant, Fire Ants, and Mosquito. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

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Plants, critters to avoid on base

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida has some unique poisonous plants. In the graphic on the left is a Poisonwood tree, and on the right is the Brazilian Pepper. Their sap can cause mild to severe skin rashes and eye discomfort. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

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Plants, critters to avoid on base

South Florida is home to four venomous species of snakes that can be found on Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. Shown clockwise in the graphic are the Florida Diamondback, Coral Snake, Pygmy Rattler, and the Water Moccasin. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

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Command Cyber Readiness Inspection

The 482nd Communications Squadron is in the final stages of preparation for their Command Cyber Readiness Inspection scheduled for Aug. 4-8. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Major promotions at Homestead ARB

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Col. Jeff Davies, 482nd Fighter Wing Inspector General

Col. Jeff Davies, 482nd Fighter Wing Inspector General. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Col. Jeffery Davies, 482nd Fighter Wing Inspector General

Col. Jeffery Davies, 482nd Fighter Wing Inspector General (U.S. Air Force photo)

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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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Returning Airmen

Staff Sgt. Joel Folgueira, a member of the 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Jennifer Krulik pose for a photo with his welcome home sign at Homestead Air Reserve Base's Sam Johnson Fitness Center. Folgueira was one of over 200 service members who returned from supporting wartime operations in Afghanistan May 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Returning Airmen

Staff Sgt. Joshua Barnes, 495th Fighter Group, Det. 93, catches his daughter, Emmaleigh Barnes, in a tight embrace upon seeing her for the first time in months at Homestead Air Reserve Base's Sam Johnson Fitness Center. Barnes was one of over 200 service members who returned from supporting wartime operations in Afghanistan May 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Returning Airmen

Returning Airmen were greeted by Leadership from throughout the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. Over 200 service members came home from Afghanistan May 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

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A family to call her own

The Valley twins, Wolfgang and Jaeger, lie down while watching a TV show at their house in Mountain Home, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Squadron honors fallen with memorial run

Airmen from the 70th Aerial Port Squadron as well as from other squadrons run a 5K on the track behind the Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 4. The 70th APS held a Port Dawg 5K as an inaugural memorial to honor fallen members of Aerial Port Squadrons around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres))

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Squadron honors fallen with memorial run

Chief Master Sgt. Tony Rodriguez, air transportation superintendent of the 70th Aerial Port Squadron, explains the significance of the 5K to participants on the track behind the Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 4. The 70th APS held a Port Dawg 5K as an inaugural memorial to honor fallen members of Aerial Port Squadrons around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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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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