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Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen staffers hold Constituent Service Day on base Oct. 23

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's congressional aides and district chief of staff will be on hand at Homestead ARB Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Heritage Hall Conference Center (bldg 404) to meet with constituents regarding issues such as social security, immigration, Veteran's Administration, Medicare, housing, U.S. Academy nominations, tours of the U.S. Capitol, and any other issue related to the federal government. For more information, call the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at (786) 415-7330. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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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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CFC suspended as shutdown continues

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Hale calls shutdown ‘a tragedy,’ urges Congress to end it

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Base holds free Halloween Hauntfest Oct. 31

Homestead Air Reserve Base will hold its 6th annual Hauntfest Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the base fitness center next to the Shoppette Express. The Hauntfest is free admission and features a large-scale haunted house, hayrides, trick or treating, carnival games, and many other fun activities for all ages. (courtesy graphic)

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No FY14 budget, tuition assistance suspended

With the U.S. government failing to pass a fiscal 2014 budget, all tuition assistance for classes starting on or after Oct. 1 will be suspended until further notice. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Increased activity on Homestead ARB Oct. 1

Homestead Air Reserve Base will see an increase in activity due to an exercise taking place on base during the morning of Oct. 1. Base members are asked to plan their operations accordingly. For more information, call the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at (786) 415-7330. (Air Force graphic)

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Humanitarian Service Medal approved for Task Force Hurricane Sandy Response

The Joint Staff approved the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for service members of the Task Force Hurricane Sandy Response who were physically present and provided humanitarian assistance to the people of New York and New Jersey following the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy during the period of 29 October 2012 to 25 November 2012. The HSM is awarded to personnel who distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature. Please have supporting documents to support the request for the (HSM) added to your records. For more information, call Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort at (786) 415-7135 or email earlvine.fort.1@us.af.mil or call Staff Sgt. Shyala Ephord at (786) 415-7214 or email shyala.ephord.1@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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Sign up now for kickball throwdown Oct. 5

A kickball throwdown is scheduled for Oct. 5. at 4:30 p.m. at the base softball field. All Homestead Air Reserve Base personnel are invited to participate. For more information or to sign up, call Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort at (786) 415-7135 or Tech. Sgt. Denise Dunnam at (786) 415-7656 or Senior Airman Rodane Williams at (786) 415-7244. The event is sponsored by the 482nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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At 6 years TIS, Airmen can transfer education benefits

Eligible Airmen may be able to transfer their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member, but should not wait until they're ready to retire, separate or until their dependent children are ready to go to college, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Run to remember

Brig. Gen. Sean P. Mulholland, SOCSOUTH commander, addressed the Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who participated in the 9/11 remembrance relay race, Sept. 11. The 140-mile relay race began at the southernmost point buoy in Key West, Fla., starting on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. and concluded at HARB on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Run to remember

Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines assigned to the Special Operations Command South run past the HARB's flags at half staff during a 9/11 remembrance relay race, Sept. 11. The 140-mile relay race began at the southernmost point buoy in Key West, Fla., starting on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. and concluded at HARB on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Run to remember

Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines assigned to the Special Operations Command South run into the entrance of HARB during a 9/11 remembrance relay race, Sept. 11. The 140-mile relay race began at the famed southernmost point buoy in Key West, Fla., starting on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. and concluded at HARB on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Run to remember

A caveat of services was represented during the Special Operations Command South 9/11 remembrance relay race, Sept. 11. The 140-mile relay race began at the famed southernmost point buoy in Key West, Fla., starting on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. and concluded at HARB on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Qualities of a dedicated first sergeant

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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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Security forces Airmen return from recent deployment

Airmen assigned to the 482nd Security Forces Squadron are greeted by their squadron leadership at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., upon their return from a recent deployment to Transit Center at Manas, Krygyzstan, Sept. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Security forces Airmen return from recent deployment

Airmen assigned to the 482nd Security Forces Squadron are greeted by their squadron leadership at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., upon their return from a recent deployment to Transit Center at Manas, Krygyzstan, Sept. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Homestead ARB Airman returns from deployment, surprises his little girl at school in West Palm Beach

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Lowry, 482nd Security Forces Squadron, hugs his daughter after surprising her in her classroom at St. Juliana Catholic School in West Palm Beach, Fla., after his half-year deployment Sept. 4. (courtesy photo/Taylor Jones/The Palm Beach Post)

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Homestead ARB Airman returns from deployment, surprises his little girl at school in West Palm Beach

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Lowry, 482nd Security Forces Squadron, hugs his daughter after surprising her in her classroom at St. Juliana Catholic School in West Palm Beach, Fla., after his half-year deployment Sept. 4. (courtesy photo/Taylor Jones/The Palm Beach Post)

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