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Firefighters host kids summer camp

Homestead ARB firefighter Mr. Todd Bassett explains the operation of a penetrator nozzle on a T-1500 fire truck to kids from the Miami-Dade YWCA during a tour of the base fire station on July 27. Over 50 kids and adults from the YWCA summer camp program toured the station and watched demonstrations of various firefighting equipment. Base tours are conducted by the 482nd Fighter Wing public affairs office twice a month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Fireman for a day

A simulated aircraft used for live fire training exercises is ignited at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Nov. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Fireman for a day

Col. William “Blaze” Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, left, and Reservists from the Homestead Air Reserve Base Fire Department, prepare to enter a burning, simulated KC-10 aircraft during a live fire training exercise Nov. 1. The fire fighters invited the commander to participate in the exercise so he may better understand the type of training required and equipment used for real aircraft emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Fireman for a day

Col. William “Blaze” Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, left, takes a deep breath as fire fighters from Homestead Air Reserve Base prepare to remove their personal protective equipment after completing a live fire training exercise Nov. 1. Reservists from the Homestead ARB Fire Department invited the commander to participate in the exercise so he may better understand the type of training required and equipment used for real aircraft emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Firetruck

Airmen from the 70th Aerial Support Squadron watch as a donated firetruck bound for Guatemala backs into a C-17 Globemaster III from the 300th Airlift Squadron out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. April 2. The firetruck was donated by the city of Coral Gables. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Fireworks on 4th of July

Homestead Air Reserve Base will host an Independence Day fireworks display beginning at approximately 8:30 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks can be seen from outside the base by the general public. Access to base is restricted to those who hold Department of Defense identification.

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First day on the job

Tech. Sgt. Cory Cain, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supervises Airman 1st Class Christy Leyva, F-16 crew chief apprentice, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as she takes part in a pre-flight inspection of an F-16 on Oct. 6. This was Airman Leyva’s first day on the job after graduating from a 19-week technical training school in Texas. For information about becoming a crew chief or other interesting Air Force jobs, call the Homestead Air Reserve Base recruiters at (305) 224-7127. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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First day on the job

Airman 1st Class Christy Leyva, F-16 crew chief apprentice, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron takes part in a pre-flight inspection of an F-16 on Oct. 6. This was Airman Leyva’s first day on the job after graduating from a 19-week technical training school in Texas. For information about becoming a crew chief or other interesting Air Force jobs, call the Homestead Air Reserve Base recruiters at (305) 224-7127. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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First responders

Firefighters and Security Forces Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., care for Master Sgt. Frederick Dawson during a mass casualty exercise held here on March 14. The exercise scenario involved a suicide car bombing near the main entrance to the base (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Lisa Macias).

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First Sergeant of the Year

Senior Master Sergeant Michael Sklarsky, 70th Aerial Port Squadron First Sergeant, was named First Sergeant of the Year for 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dan Galindo)

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First Sgt of Year

Master Sgt. Lavard Wright, 482nd Fighter Wing First Sgt of the Year, receives an award from Col Randy Falcon, 482nd Fighter Wing Commander. (Air Force photo by Dan Galindo)

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First-ever Additional Duty First Sergeants Seminar focuses on shirt responsibilities

Members of Team Homestead receive guidance Aug. 9, during an Additional Duty First Sergeants Seminar held at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. The seminar was the first-ever and focused on educating 32 members on the art of filling the role of a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

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Fiscal fitness: strengthening your financial muscles

Mr. Mark H. Huston, Military and Family Life Consultant Program personal financial counselor, addresses an audience during a financial awareness briefing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Fitness center’s new parent-child room emphasizes active lifestyle

The Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base has just opened a Parent-Child Room for use by all 482nd Fighter Wing personnel, tenants, and retirees. The new area will afford parents the opportunity to work out while watching their child or children play in an adjacent area separated by a 3-foot glass wall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Norton)

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Fitness center’s new parent-child room emphasizes active lifestyle

The Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base has just opened a Parent-Child Room for use by all 482nd Fighter Wing personnel, tenants, and retirees. The new area will afford parents the opportunity to work out while watching their child or children play in an adjacent area separated by a 3-foot glass wall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Norton)

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Fitness center’s new parent-child room emphasizes active lifestyle

The Sam Johnson Fitness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base has just opened a Parent-Child Room for use by all 482nd Fighter Wing personnel, tenants, and retirees. Preparing to cut the ribbon from the is: Mrs. Elisabeth Patrick, Dr. Jennifer Piffarerio, Mr. Quinton Floyd, 482nd Fighter Wing Fitness Center Director and Brig. Gen. David Piffarerio, 482nd FW Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tim Norton)

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Fitness testing begins for deployed Airmen

Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility will roll physical fitness testing into their wartime responsibilities starting Oct. 1. The new USAFCENT fitness policy will be available soon on AEF Online at https://aef.afpc.randolph.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

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FLAG DEDICATION

Chief Master Sgt. David Hanck, Barbara Hanck, Lt. Col. Theodore Munchmeyer and Bill Duquette, CEO of Homestead Hospital, at the dedication ceremony of the American flag flown over Kirkuk air base in Iraq in honor of the hospital.

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Flag football showdown Nov. 2, sign up now

A flag football game is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 4:15 p.m. The matchup is the 482nd Mission Support Group, teamed up with the 482nd Medical Squadron, versus the 482nd Maintenance Group, teamed up with the 482nd Operations Group. To sign up, contact Tech. Sgt. Ortiz at (954) 682-6566. The game is sponsored by the 482nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Flags 2

Homestead Air Reserve Base flags fly at half mass in observance of Patriot Day, an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. (Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez).

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