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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds tear through the skies above Homestead Air Reserve Base during a practice, Nov. 2, in preparation for the 2012 Wings Over Homestead air show, Nov. 3 and 4. As one of the most largely attended air shows in the country, spectators should keep in mind traffic to and from the base may be congested. Performance hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. The gates open at 8 a.m. on both days. The base will not admit anyone after 3 p.m. due to the need to turn traffic lanes around after the show. For more information and a complete list of performers, visit www.wingsoverhomestead.com. For more information on Homestead ARB, visit www.homestead.afrc.af.mil. Friend Homestead ARB on Facebook and follow @Homestead_ARB on Twitter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)
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Members of the local South Florida media interview Maj. Caroline Jensen, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot, next to her F-16 after she and the rest of the Thunderbirds crew touched down at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Oct. 30. The Thunderbirds are the featured act in this year’s Wings Over Homestead air show, Nov. 3 and 4. As aircraft and performers arrive this week, Airmen and members of Homestead ARB are currently putting the finishing touches on the planning for the base's most anticipated event. For more information and a complete list of performers, please visit www.wingsoverhomestead.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)
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Senior Airman Andres Acosta, 482nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion, pressure washes an F-16 jet engine at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Oct. 25. All jet engines are cleaned with environmentally friendly degreaser and pressure washed prior to going to the engine shop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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As the Wings Over Homestead air show, Nov. 3 and 4, draws near, Airmen and members of Homestead Air Reserve Base are putting the finishing touches on the planning for the base’s most anticipated event. Roughly 500,000 spectators are expected to attend this year's air show which features the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team. (courtesy graphic)
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Spectators enjoy the 2010 Wings Over Homestead air show at Homestead Air Reserve Base. As the Wings Over Homestead air show, Nov. 3 and 4, draws near, Airmen and members of Homestead Air Reserve Base are putting the finishing touches on the planning for the base’s most anticipated event. Roughly 500,000 spectators are expected to attend this year's air show which features the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Spectators enjoy the 2010 Wings Over Homestead air show at Homestead Air Reserve Base. As the Wings Over Homestead air show, Nov. 3 and 4, draws near, Airmen and members of Homestead Air Reserve Base are putting the finishing touches on the planning for the base’s most anticipated event. Roughly 500,000 spectators are expected to attend this year's air show which features the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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An F-16 assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing takes off during a routine training mission. Homestead ARB will conduct an exercise Oct. 25-26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)
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The 482nd Force Support Squadron presents its 5th annual free Haunt Fest at the Homestead Air Reserve Base’s temporary fitness center, Oct. 26 and 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (courtesy graphic)
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The board of directors of the KeSean Project from left to right; Ms. Kwanzaa Lapomarede, administrative director, Ms. Savannah Hawes, founder and executive Director, and Ms. Stacy Welshons, financial. The organization is holding its second annual Let’s Strike Out Autism Bowl-A-Thon on Oct. 20 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Strikers Family Sports Center in Lauderhill. (Photo courtesy of the KeSean Project.)
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In order to capitalize on cyberspace and engage the Air Force community more effectively, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations has opened its first anonymous tip line that allows submissions from the Internet, via SMS (texting) or using a smartphone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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Members of the Homestead Air Reserve Base Honor Guard present the colors for the National Anthem before the Miami Dolphins took on the New York Jets at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sept. 23. (courtesy photo)
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Army Brig. Gen. Sean P. Mulholland, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) addresses the audience after assuming command from Navy Rear Adm. Thomas L. Brown II, who served as the SOCSOUTH commander since September 2010. During his remarks, Mulholland thanked Brown for his advice and said he looks forward to working with nations across the Western Hemisphere. SOCSOUTH is responsible for all U.S. Special Operations activities in the Caribbean, Central and South America; it serves as a component to U.S. Southern Command. (Department of Defense Photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea, Special Operations Command South Public Affairs)
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From left to right: Special Operations Command South servicemembers, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Greg Sowinski and Army Lt. Col. Stewart Mason take off old roof shingles from St. Matthews Baptist Church in Florida City, Fla., Sept. 18, as part of a weeklong project to help fix the deteriorated roof. SOCSOUTH, 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Job Corps and several organizations were involved in helping repair the 60-year-old building as part of the community outreach program where military members assigned to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., help residents in the surrounding areas. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea, Special Operations Command South Public Affairs Office)
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Numbers and contacts for assistance and guidance on suicide prevention and intervention: 482nd Fighter Wing chaplains: 786-415-7093 482nd Fighter Wing SARC: 786-415-7606 or 24/7 – 305-224-7272 Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil Switchboard of Miami: 305-358-4357 - Switchboard of Miami, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization that provides the Miami-Dade County community with comprehensive telephone crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information, and referral services 24/7. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)
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Chief Master Sgt. Lawrence H. Chang shares his philosophy on mentorship during his retirement ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Sept. 8. “Chief Master Sgt. Chang has had a significant impact on Homestead ARB,” said Chief Master Sgt. Katdo Robinson, 482nd Maintenance Squadron superintendent. “He spent more than 21 years here mentoring and leading Airmen and sharing his vision. His friends and family are in Homestead, so he requested to hold his retirement here. We were more than happy to oblige.”
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