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2013 Combined Federal Campaign underway

Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 2013 Combined Federal Campaign drive is currently underway. This year, Homestead ARB’s drive runs until Dec. 10, with a goal of raising $36,000. (courtesy graphic)

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Detonating of explosives on base Sept. 8

Residents living near Homestead Air Reserve Base are advised that the base will be conducting Explosive Ordnance Disposal training Sunday, Sept. 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. A maximum of seven explosive detonations will occur which residents living near or adjacent to the base may hear. For more information, call the Homestead ARB Public Affairs office at (786) 415-7330. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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Sunrise

The sun rises over an F-16 from Homestead at Barksdale AFB during Operation Green Flag, Aug. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Charles White)

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Fly

A pilot from Homestead ARB fly's early in the morning from Braksdale AFB in support of Operation Green Flag, Aug. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Taxi

Two F-16's from Homestead ARB taxi to the runway for take off at Barksdale AFB during Operation Green Flag, Aug. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Repair

Tech. Sgt. Leon Pennington, 482nd FW crew chief, repairs an F-16 fuel tank at Barksdale AFB during Operation Green Flag, Aug. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Oxygen

Senior Airman Hector Artigas, 482nd FW crew chief, services the oxygen tank on an F-16 at Barksdale AFB during Operation Green Flag, Aug. 28. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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wire

Master Sgt. Roberto Muniz, 482nd FW weapons loader, wires the guidance portion of a GBU-12 bomb on an F-16 during Operation Green Flag, Aug. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Load

Senior Airman Anthony Alvarez, 482nd FW weapons loader, and Staff Sgt. Shane Compton, Detachment 93 weapons loader move a MK-82 bomb to an F-16 during Operation Green Flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Assist

Lt. Col. Michael Hohman, Deputy Operations Group Commander for the 93rd Fighter Squadron is assisted by Tech. Sgt. Martin Ballard, Detachment 93 crew chief, as he prepares to fly an F-16 during Operation Green Flag, Aug. 24. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Recover

Tech. Sgt. Jose Quinones, 482nd Fighter Wing crew chief, recovers an F-16 fighter jet from Lt. Col. Sean Gustafson, 93rd fighter pilot, during Operation Green Flag at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. Aug. 26. One hundred and sixty two Airmen participated in the joint exercise aimed at training tactical operations to approximately 5,000 Army ground forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Share your accomplishment with your local newspaper, TV or radio station

The Joint Hometown News Service brings service members and their friends and families closer together by composing and publishing the service member's personal career accomplishments in their hometown newspaper and online. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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Tickets now on sale for Air Force ball

Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Air Force Ball, scheduled for Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Fla. Tickets are $75 per person. To purchase a ticket or for more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Terry Ellington at (786) 415-6398. The ball features guest speaker, retired Col. Leo Thorsness, a former prisoner of war and Medal of Honor recipient. The military uniform requirement is mess dress, semi-formal dress, or service equivalent. The civilian attire requirement is black tie, cocktail or evening gown. (courtesy graphic)

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Airman’s Council holds shoe donation drive

The 482nd Fighter Wing Airman's Council is taking part in "Boots for Water" – a Boot drive led by Water Step. Water Step is an international organization that protects the lives of nearly 400,000 people each year by providing equipment and training to individuals seeking to address water quality and sanitation issues in developing countries and post-disaster environments. The Airman's Council will be collecting pairs of boots throughout the wing from September to November. Collection bins will be set up around the base. Any and all donations of boots are welcome. (courtesy graphic)

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Chief Robinson

Chief Master Sgt. Katdo Robinson is the acting Command Chief for the 482nd Fighter Wing. With 26 years of service under his belt, Chief Robinson will be ensuring established programs succeed, providing trusted advice to the commander, and overseeing professional development and enlisted recognition programs.

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Prevention

The Homestead Air Reserve Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator, Ms. Veronica Sforza, addresses questions during a "stand down" day, Aug. 4. Airmen across the base took time from their unit training assembly to highlight ways tor prevent sexual assault in the military and learn procedures for reporting such crimes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton)

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Congratulations to Homestad Air Reserve Base's recent lieutenant colonel selectees

Congratulations to Homestad Air Reserve Base's recent lieutenant colonel selectees. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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Congratulations to Homestead Air Reserve Base's recent promotees.

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Quarterly award winners

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Military bus tour to Key West for Reservists’ civilian employers

Reservists of all stripes are encouraged to nominate their civilian employers for a military bus tour from Homestead Air Reserve Base to Key West, Fla., Oct. 29-30 to view military operations there. The trip features in-depth briefings with Homestead ARB, Key West Naval Air Station, the Navy Dive Team, Coast Guard, and the Joint Interagency Task Force. The nomination process is simple, but participants are encouraged to act now as attendance is limited. For more information or to nominate your employer, call Mr. Tim Norton, 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs, at (786) 415-7330. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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