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Football coach shares leadership, resiliency experiences

Master Sgt. Frank Navarro, 482nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard, was the master of ceremonies during a commander's call for the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Dec. 6. Navarro joked about his experience with football in college, and how his coach told him to join the drama club, bringing him to be the master of ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaimi L. Upthegrove)

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Football coach shares leadership, resiliency experiences

Col. Chris Funk, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Robinson, 482nd FW command chief, laugh while Funk’s high school football Coach Gary Weller reminisces about him as a teenager during a commander's call at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Dec. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaimi L. Upthegrove)

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Football coach shares leadership, resiliency experiences

Coach Gary Weller addresses members of the 482nd Fighter Wing during a commander's call at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on Dec. 6. Weller thanked his wife, Kathy, for her love and support and reminded everyone of the importance of family, especially during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaimi L. Upthegrove)

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Force Development

Don't forget to update your Officer/Enlisted Force Development Plan at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/login/redirect/home

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Force protection is everybody’s business

Mr. James Mitchell, the Homestead Air Reserve Base antiterrorism officer, gives an Antiterrorism briefing during an informational session for incoming base employees. The base Antiterrorism Officer works closely with OSI, Security Forces, Intelligence, FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement and various other agencies to develop an accurate and timely threat picture for Homestead ARB and the surrounding area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Erik Hofmeyer)

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Foreign officers visit Homestead ARB

Capt. Albert Roper (right), a pilot with the 495th Fighter Group, Detachment 93, discusses the finer points of the F-16 with a group of foreign officers at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 19. The officers, participating in U.S. Southern Command's Partner Nation Liaison Officer program, are from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. SOUTHCOM's Partner Nation Liaison Officer program brings foreign military officers directly into its headquarters for assignments throughout the command staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Formation

Formation

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Former 482nd Fighter Wing vice commander Col. Jose Monteagudo selected for promotion.

Former 482nd Fighter Wing vice commander Col. Jose Monteagudo selected for promotion.

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Former Mako assumes command of the OG

At a brief change of command ceremony, Col. Mark D. Van Brunt (center) accepts the unit guidon from Col. David A. Piffarerio, 482nd Fighter Wing commander, assuming command of the 482nd Operations Group from Col. Michael F. Lesman on April 26, 2019.

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Fred Becking

Becking bio picture

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Free anti-virus software available on AF Portal

Members of Homestead Air Reserve Base can take advantage of free anti-virus software being offered on the Air Force Portal. Service members can log in to the Air Force Portal and click on the tab labeled “home software use” on the left. In this area, there will be a listing of Air force partners who have agreed to provide software or hardware for free or at a discounted price. Among them is the McAfee Internet Security anti-virus. This is the same anti-virus available and in use throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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Free pizza party, flag football during UTA June 1

The base Airman's Council will host a free pizza social at the fitness center field June 1 from 4 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Antonio Romero at (786) 415-6692.

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Free pizza party, flag football during UTA June 1

The base Unit Advisory Council and the Airman's Council will hold an Airmen vs. NCOs 7 on 7 flag football challenge at the fitness center field June 1 at 4:15 p.m. For more information, call Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort at (786) 415-8304.

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Free taxes

(U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Lou Burton)

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Freedom Award

Recognize your supervisor for supporting National Guard and Reserve members by nominating him or her for a Freedom Award Oct. 1-Dec. 31! The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. This award recognizes employers who provide the most outstanding support for their Guard and Reserve employees and is presented annually by the Secretary of Defense.

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Friend

Colonel Donald Lindberg, 482d Commander, along with Mrs. Bobbie Crawford, and family and friends, unveil a plaque dedicated to Master Sgt Adolf Crawford on March 6. The plaque was attached to the F-16 A Coral Sea Boulevard monument outside the base gates. (Photo by Senior Airman Lou Burton, 482d Public Affairs)

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Friends

Members of the 482d Fighter Wing friends, family, and Wingmen gathered outside the Homestead Air Reserve Base to witness the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Master Sgt Adolf Crawford on March 6. (Photo by Senior Airman Lou Burton, 482d Public Affairs)

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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Kaufman, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight technician, conducts training on the Andros F6A robot at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 26. The robot features an extendable arm that rotates, grabs and can drag items as big as a small vehicle. The Andros F6A robot is rounded out by a mounted wireless camera. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Members of 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight dispose of ordnance at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 10. EOD neutralizes used and unused ordnance that remain after an incident, accident, or enemy attack which presents a threat to military operations, installations, personnel or material. They tackle a range of contingencies from neutralizing explosives and bombs, to recovering found ordnance, and supporting the secret service, aircraft crashes, incident response teams, and post attack base recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Senior Airman Fernando Olivias Fortin, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight technician, places a flex liner shape charge on an Mk 58 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 9. EOD neutralizes used and unused ordnance that remain after an incident, accident, or enemy attack which presents a threat to military operations, installations, personnel or material. They tackle a range of contingencies from neutralizing explosives and bombs, to recovering found ordnance, and supporting the secret service, aircraft crashes, incident response teams, and post attack base recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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