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Homestead to welcome new wing commander

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., will welcome Col. Christian G. Funk (pictured) as the new 482nd Fighter Wing commander during a change of command ceremony here July 14. Funk, previously the 476th Fighter Group commander out of Moody Air Force Base, Ga., replaces Col. Donald R. Lindberg, who will assume his new role as the 10th Air Force vice commander at Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Congratulations to Homestead's recent CCAF graduates

Recent Community College of the Air Force graduates receive a round of applause during a graduation ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., June 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres, 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

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Reservist recognized for Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman and Employer of the Year award

Master Sgt. Jessie Barcala (right), 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, and Col. Elwin Rozyskie, 482nd Mission Support Group commander, during a coining ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. Barcala received the coin from Rozyskie as a result of being awarded the 2013 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman and Employer of the Year award. The award recognizes servicemembers who deployed between Jan. 1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2012 as well as their respective employer who illustrated strong support for their employee during their deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Reservist recalls 'lucky' motorcycle accident

Tech. Sgt. John Griffin's motorcycle after his motorcycle accident. Among his many injuries, Griffin suffered a shattered left elbow, a fractured left shoulder blade, and two fractures on his lower back as a result of the accident in April. Both Griffin and his doctor credit his use of personal protective equipment for saving his life. Griffin is a traditional reservist with the 482nd Maintenance Squadron at Homestead ARB. (courtesy photo)

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Reservist recalls 'lucky' motorcycle accident

Tech. Sgt. John Griffin's motorcycle after his motorcycle accident. Among his many injuries, Griffin suffered a shattered left elbow, a fractured left shoulder blade, and two fractures on his lower back as a result of the accident in April. Both Griffin and his doctor credit his use of personal protective equipment for saving his life. Griffin is a traditional reservist with the 482nd Maintenance Squadron at Homestead ARB. (courtesy photo)

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Reservist recalls 'lucky' motorcycle accident

Tech. Sgt. John Griffin recounts his motorcycle accident, explaining how his use of personal protective equipment saved his life, during a commander's call at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 5. Among his many injuries, Griffin suffered a shattered left elbow, a fractured left shoulder blade, and two fractures on his lower back as a result of the accident in April. Both Griffin and his doctor credit his use of personal protective equipment for saving his life. Griffin is a traditional reservist with the 482nd Maintenance Squadron at Homestead ARB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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Reservist recalls 'lucky' motorcycle accident

Tech. Sgt. John Griffin recounts his motorcycle accident, explaining how his use of personal protective equipment saved his life, during a commander's call at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 5. Among his many injuries, Griffin suffered a shattered left elbow, a fractured left shoulder blade, and two fractures on his lower back as a result of the accident in April. Both Griffin and his doctor credit his use of personal protective equipment for saving his life. Griffin is a traditional reservist with the 482nd Maintenance Squadron at Homestead ARB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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Homestead ARB hosts 4th of July celebration

Homestead Air Reserve Base will host a free 4th of July celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The free celebration will feature a fireworks show, live music, amusement rides, and food and beverages available for purchase. The celebration is open to all Department of Defense and federal identification card holders. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawnchairs, sunscreen and bug spray. For more information, call (786) 415-7167. (courtesy graphic)

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Det. 93 hosts barbecue June 1

Homestead Air Reserve Base's Detachment 93, 495th Fighter Group, will host a barbecue June 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the parking lot of building 194. All Homestead ARB personnel are invited to attend. The menu will feature hamburgers, bratwurst, chips and soda. 1 sandwich plate for $5 includes hamburger or bratwurst with chips and soda. 2 sandwich plate for $8 includes hamburger or bratwurst or combo for total of 2 with chips and soda. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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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 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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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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Homestead hosts softball tournament

Sons of Pitches, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.’s Softball Challenge tournament champions May 18. The championship game came down to the Sons of Pitches defeating the Fighting Mariposas with a final score of 26-9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Homestead hosts softball tournament

Emir Goenaga of the Fighting Mariposas takes a cut during the championship game of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.’s Softball Challenge tournament May 18. The championship game came down to the Sons of Pitches defeating the Fighting Mariposas with a final score of 26-9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Homestead hosts softball tournament

Michael Johnson of the Sons of Pitches spanks a home run during the championship game of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.’s Softball Challenge tournament May 18. The championship game came down to the Sons of Pitches defeating the Fighting Mariposas with a final score of 26-9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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A dollar a day the Air Force way

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.'s base fire department. In addition to having a cost-effective, green, environmentally friendly building, which includes natural lighting and water recycling systems, the base fire department also saves money by teaming up with fire departments from surrounding south Florida counties to conduct exercises and training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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A dollar a day the Air Force way

Senior Airman Sharon Navarro, 482nd Communications Squadron knowledge operations manager, checks telecommunications circuits in the Telephone Central Office at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Mar. 14. The Telephone Central Office hosts all of Homestead ARB’s phone lines, alarm circuits, commercial communications lines, and television services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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Homestead ARB gears up for commissary case lot sale July 12-14

Homestead Air Reserve Base is scheduled to hold a commissary case lot sale July 12 through 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The sale, held in conjunction with the Jacksonville, Fla. commissary, is offering online ordering, available until June 22. The sale also features truckloads of merchandise available for purchase on site. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Students get up close and personal with Homestead ARB’s environmental attractions

Students from Homestead, Fla.’s Air Base Elementary Green Team gather around a solar panel while Mr. Tim Driscoll, Homestead Air Reserve Base environmental protection specialist, demonstrates how the base utilizes solar power to students during an environmental tour at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 13. The environmental tour was conducted as an educational experience for the Green Team in conjunction with Earth Day. The team includes more than 25 children, from grades three through five, who are part of the environmentally focused school club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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Students get up close and personal with Homestead ARB’s environmental attractions

Dr. Michael Andrejko, Homestead Air Reserve Base Environmental Flight natural resources program manager, demonstrates the planting process to students from Homestead, Fla.’s Air Base Elementary Green Team during an environmental tour at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., May 13. The environmental tour was conducted as an educational experience for the Green Team in conjunction with Earth Day. The team includes more than 25 children, from grades three through five, who are part of the environmentally focused school club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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