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Engine work

An aerospace propulsion specialist assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing's engine shop performs maintenance work on the engine of an F-16 Fighting Falcon 'Mako'. This type of scheduled maintenance, called 'Phase' is performed on F-16 engines every 200 flight hours (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Denise Quasius).

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Environmental stewards

Members of the 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Environmental Flight display their most recent award, the General Thomas D. White Pollution Prevention Award for Team Excellence. The team also won the General Thomas D. White Restoration Award for Team Excellence. Both awards are heavily focused on cleaning up or preventing pollution of Air Force property and surrounding communities. Pictured left to right are: Tony Cedeno, Lavaughn Berry, Larry Ventura and Rob Vespe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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ESGR

Mr. Jon C. Cecil, chief human resources officer for Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, Fla., and Ms. Kimberley Gaide, staff activities military support supervisor for the organization are focused on support of employee military members and their families. The company is the Florida Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Field Committee’s nominee for the 2006 Secretary of Defense Employer Freedom Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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ESGR

Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, Fla., was presented an Above and Beyond Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve organization May 4. Mr. Jon C. Cecil, chief human resources officer, seated, left, also signed the ESGR “5-Star Statement of Support” at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Dean)

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ESGR briefing at Homestead ARB June 1

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. will host an ESGR briefing June 1, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the Heritage Hall Conference Center (building 404). Among the topics of discussion: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act - Nominate your employer for the Patriot Award - Heroes to Hired - Family Leave Act. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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Every day is Memorial Day

Senior Airmen Tara Austin and Barry Clark, 482nd Fighter Wing Honor Guard, perform a flag folding ceremony during an official retirement at Homestead Air Reserve Base on May 18. This ceremonial flag folding is part of funeral honors the Honor Guard performs for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. (Photo by Albert Siegel)

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Exercise Exercise Exercise

Members of the 482nd Fighter Wing take part in a casualty transport exercise during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Homestead ARB. The Operational Readiness Exercise is a tool used by the Air Force to ensure all units maintain a high state of readiness at all times (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Lisa Macias).

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Exercise Liason

Chief Master Sgt. Craig Harimoto, Cactus Aloha exercise liaison for the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Wing manages support operations at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The exercise pits F-16s from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. against F-15s of the Hawaii ANG for Dissimilar Aircraft Combat Tactics training. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ray Sarracino)

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Facility

Members participate in a Boot Camp fitness class at the base fitness centers temporary location across the street from the base, inside the old base exchange facility. The $4.5 million renovation of the Sam Johnson Fitness Center is slated to take one year to complete.

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Falcon's Nest holds membership drive, free buffet

The Falcons Nest will hold a free seafood buffet Feb. 1 in support of their membership drive. Become an Air Force Club Member and receive a free lunch, dues will be waived for three months, and receive a force support gift card with a cash value of $5, $10, $25, or $100. For more information, call Elizabeth McNabb-Moscynski at (786) 415-7167 or Cindy Davis at (786) 415-6101. (courtesy graphic)

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Fallon NAS deployment

Members of the 482nd Maintenance Group and Detachment 93, 495th Fighter Group from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. stand in front of an F-16 and F-18 at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., on Dec. 11. Over 150 Homestead ARB personnel are deployed to NAS Fallon for two weeks of training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock)

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Famed World War II veteran visits Homestead

Retired Lt. Col. Eldridge Williams, an original member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen speaks to the Greater Florida City/Homestead Military Affairs Committee Oct. 2. Colonel Williams was the key note speaker at the monthly MAC luncheon held at the Falcon’s Nest Club. The Tuskegee Airmen was the popular name of a group of African American pilots who flew with distinction during World War II as the 332nd Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Colonel Williams currently resides in Miami, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Famed World War II veteran visits Homestead

Retired Lt. Col. Eldridge Williams, an original member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen speaks to the Greater Florida City/Homestead Military Affairs Committee Oct. 2. Colonel Williams was the key note speaker at the monthly MAC luncheon held at the Falcon’s Nest Club. The Tuskegee Airmen was the popular name of a group of African American pilots who flew with distinction during World War II as the 332nd Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Colonel Williams currently resides in Miami, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Family

Airmen from the 482nd Fighter Wing get valuable information from the Airmen and Family Readiness Center at Homestead Air Reserve Base, May 24. The primary purpose of the Airmen and Family Readiness Center is to help personnel and their families stay mission ready by offering services such as family life education, relocation, money management, employment assistance, loan closets, and information and referrals.

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Family Care Plan

Military members with dependants are required to provide family care plans. Don't leave your loved ones unprepared for your deployment. See your first Sergeant or Commander for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lou Burton)

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Family day tour

Dave Cavada of the Homestead ARB Fire Department was one of several members on base who gave a special tour to the children that attending the Homestead ARB Family Day on Dec. 4. Children and families were taken to the 93rd Fighter Squadron to see F-16s, and they also toured the base fire department and the aircraft hangers (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Sandra Bueno).

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Family fun

During the family day festivities at Homestead ARB on Dec. 4, children were treated to weapons displays from the 482nd Security Forces Squadron. The children also got a visit from Santa, played in the 'bounce house', and had their faces painted by a few clown volunteers from the base (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Sandra Bueno).

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Famous MAKO

Maj. Mike Thode, an F-16 fighter pilot assigned to the 93rd Fighter Squadron here at Homestead ARB, Fla., signs an autograph for a fan at the McDonald's Air & Sea Show in Ft. Lauderdale. F-16 'Makos' flown by the 93rd FS were the headliners for the largest aerial spectator event in Florida in 2005 (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Sandra Bueno).

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FAREWELL

Master Sgt. Francisco Navarro emcees Brigadier General William Binger's farewell barbecue event during the May Unit Training Assembly at the Homestead Air Reserve Base. Guest were entertained with a variety of jokes, songs, stories, and heartfelt farewells. (US Air Force photo/Senior AIrman Lou Burton)

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FAREWELL

Brigadier General William Binger shares a laugh with his wife Mrs. Mo Binger during the May Unit Training Assembly during his farewell party at the Homestead Air Reserve Base. Gen Binger is going to Robins Air Force Base to be the commander of the Air Force Reserve Force Generation Center. (US Air Force photo/Senior AIrman Lou Burton)

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