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5th Annual Independence Day Celebration

Jeremiah Costales tried to catch bubbles coming from a bubble machine at the 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on July 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airmen Aja Heiden)

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5th Annual Independence Day Celebration

Members from the community gather around a Black Hawk helicopter from U. S. Customs and Boarder Protection. The 482nd Fighter Wing held their 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on July 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airmen Aja Heiden)

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5th Annual Independence Day Celebration

Seven-year-old Isabelle Alaina Simpson, daughter of Staff Sgt. Veronica Simpson, sings the National Anthem during the 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on July 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Aja Heiden)

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5th Annual Independence Day Celebration

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., held their 5th Annual Independence Day Celebration in front of the Heritage Hall Conference Center July 4. Base personnel watch the fireworks show that closed out the wonderful event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airmen Aja Heiden)

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Commander issues safety message for holiday weekend

Commander issues safety message for holiday weekend. Have a wonderful Independence Day weekend. (Courtesy graphic)

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Wingman Day 2014

During the next Unit Training Assembly, members of the 482nd Fighter Wing will be attending a Wingman Day to accomplish essential training as well as conclude with a dinner of hotdogs and hamburgers July 12. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Wingman Day 2014

During the next Unit Training Assembly (UTA) members of the 482nd Fighter Wing will be attending a Wingman Day to accomplish essential training as well as conclude with a dinner of hotdogs and hamburgers July 12. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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2014 American Airman Video Contest

Nobody tells the Air Force story like our Airmen! Starting July 1, shoot a 30-second video about your individual story of service or unique mission. Then, upload the video to your personal YouTube account and email us a link at usafvideos@us.af.mil. Video entries must be received by July 29. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

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Maj. Shelly Frank

Congratulations to Maj. Shelly Frank, 482nd Fighter Wing active duty staff judge advocate, recently selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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To Staff To Tech

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4th of July celebration

Homestead Air Reserve Base will host a free 4th of July celebration in front of the Heritage Hall Conference Center, building 404, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free celebration features a fireworks show (scheduled for 8:30 p.m.), live music, amusement rides, and food and beverages available for purchase. The celebration is open to all Department of Defense identification card holders, as well as their families and guests. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, sunscreen and bug spray. For more information call: 786-415-6784 or 7576. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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UFC Fit Tour

On Monday Jun 23, the base and the Air force Reserve Command will host the 2014 UFC Fit Tour at the Sam Johnson Fitness Center. Come out and meet 2013 Mixed Martial Art's Trainer of the Year Mike Dolce and Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Robbie Lawler as they put on a fitness workshop from 5-6 p.m. and then a Meet and Greet from 6-8 p.m. This is open to all DOD ID card holders. (Courtesy graphic)

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FOD

A member of the 482nd Maintenance Group, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., participates in the daily foreign object damage walk on the “Mako” flightline on April 7. Foreign object damage, known as FOD, is a virus that plagues the Air Force costing precious time and money to repair equipment inadvertently damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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FOD

Foreign object damage, known as FOD, is a virus that plagues the Air Force costing precious time and money to repair equipment inadvertently damaged. (U.S. Air Force picture/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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AF releases new feedback forms

AF releases new feedback forms. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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active shooter training exercise

Tech. Sgt. Frederick Kilian, 482nd Security Forces Squadron training manager briefs members prior to an active shooter training exercise held during the base’s June Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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active shooter training exercise

Two members of the 482nd Security Forces Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., prepare to “clear” a room during an active shooter training exercise held during the base’s June Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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Sam Johnson Fitness Center

Treadmills, stationary bicycles, and flat screen TV's are all part of the $4.5 million newly renovated Sam Johnson Fitness Center that reopened at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., on May 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Aja Heiden)

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Plants, critters to avoid on base

Each of these critters can be found on Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. Shown clockwise is the Florida Bark Scorpion, Red Velvet Ant, Fire Ants, and Mosquito. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

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Plants, critters to avoid on base

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida has some unique poisonous plants. In the graphic on the left is a Poisonwood tree, and on the right is the Brazilian Pepper. Their sap can cause mild to severe skin rashes and eye discomfort. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

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