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Homestead ARB celebrates Independence Day with annual celebration

(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Homestead ARB fuels economic growth

As a pillar of the Homestead community, Homestead Air Reserve Base continues to be a major contributor to the economic growth of South Florida, generating over $331 million into the local economy in fiscal year 2018 - a 50 percent increase since 2008, according to the base finance office. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Ayers)

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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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Homestead ARB has a ball

SMSgt William Tortolano, of The Air Force Strings plays violin for over 500 military and civilian personnel attending Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force ball, Nov. 2, 2007. Since 1954, The Air Force Strolling Strings has had the honor of performing at the White House for every president from Eisenhower to Clinton. The Air Force Strings is one of the most diverse and flexible units of The United States Air Force Band. The night’s event was part of a year long celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and recently deployed military members. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Homestead ARB has a ball

Members of The Air Force Strings entertain the 580 military and civilian personnel attending Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force ball, Nov. 2, 2007. Appearing as The United States Air Force Strolling Strings since 1954, The Air Force Strings has had the honor of performing at the White House for every president from Eisenhower to Clinton. The Air Force Strings is one of the most diverse and flexible units of The United States Air Force Band. The night’s event was part of a year long celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and recently deployed military members. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Homestead ARB has a ball

Members of the Homestead Air Reserve Base honor guard, conduct the POW/MIA ceremony at the "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force Ball Nov. 2, 2007. The ceremony centers around a small table, which occupies a place of dignity and honor near the head table. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that members of all our armed forces are missing from our ranks. The night’s event is part of a year long world-wide celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and local military members recently deployed. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Homestead ARB has a ball

Maj. Gen. Charles Stenner, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and former 482nd Fighter Wing commander speaks to the 580 military and civilian personnel attending Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force ball, Nov. 2, 2007. The night’s event was part of a year long world-wide celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and local military members recently deployed. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd FW, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Force photo/Lt. Col. Tom Davis)

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Homestead ARB has a ball

Col. Randy Falcon, 482nd Fighter Wing commander presents a wing plaque to guest speaker U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, 25th District of Florida, Nov. 2, 2007. Congressman Diaz-Balart addressed the attendees of Homestead Air Reserve Base’s "Heritage to Horizons" Air Force Ball. The night’s event was part of a year long world-wide celebration commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and local military members recently deployed. The gala was co-hosted by the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla., and the Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Tom Davis)

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Homestead ARB holds African-American Heritage Celebration, Gospel Concert

Homestead Air Reserve Base will hold an African-American Heritage Celebration and Gospel Concert Feb. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron headquarters, building 178. For more information, call Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort or Staff Sgt. Julene Amerson at (954) 658-4331 or (786) 205-2808. (courtesy graphic)

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Homestead ARB holds African-American Heritage Celebration, Gospel Concert

Homestead Air Reserve Base will hold an African-American Heritage Celebration and Gospel Concert Feb. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 482nd Logistics Readiness Squadron headquarters, building 178. For more information, call Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort or Staff Sgt. Julene Amerson at (954) 658-4331 or (786) 205-2808. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Albert Lopez)

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Homestead ARB holds blood drive March 3

Homestead Air Reserve Base will hold a blood drive March 3 at the Southern Operations Command South headquarters parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive is open to all DOD ID card holders. For more information or to sign up, call your squadron point of contact: - Capt. Amanda Hacman, 482nd OG - Senior Master Sgt. Estela Clunie, 482nd MDS - Master Sgt. Earlvine Fort, 482nd MSG - Tech. Sgt. Kelly Mattos, 482nd MXS - Staff Sgt. Jielani Almonte, 482nd AMXS (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)

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Homestead ARB holds naturalization ceremony, welcomes new US citizens

Eight new U.S. citizens take the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., April 23. The group of new U.S. citizens also consisted of current members of the U.S. armed forces as well as veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)

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Homestead ARB home to diverse array of wildlife

A 6-foot long Nile Monitor Lizard was recently spotted basking along a canal bank at Homestead Air Reserve Base. Homestead Air Reserve Base’s proximity between Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park makes for a diverse array of wildlife which calls the installation’s hundreds of acres of both woodland and wetlands home. (Photo by Ileana Burns)

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Homestead ARB home to wildlife sanctuary

Mr. Toby Hairston, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, is assigned to the base full time to help run the program that helps safeguards air operations at Homestead ARB. Mr. Hairston works with base operations and the flight safety office to implement the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program that protects pilots, aircraft and wildlife. The program has been extremely successful in decreasing bird strike incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Homestead ARB home to wildlife sanctuary

A 6-foot long Nile Monitor Lizard was recently spotted basking along the banks of a canal near the South end of the Homestead Air Reserve Base runway. Homestead Air Reserve Base’s proximity between Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park makes for a diverse array of wildlife which calls the installation’s hundreds of acres of both woodland and wetlands home. (Photo by Ileana Burns)

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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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Homestead ARB hosts car show Nov. 22

All Homestead ARB personnel are invited to attend a rare and exotic car show on the base flightline adjacent to base operations Nov. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The free car show will feature dozens of exotic and rare cars, from a Ferrari FXX and a Ferrari 458 to a Ford GT and a NASCAR championship winning Penske Dodge. An F-16 static display will also be on hand. 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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Homestead ARB offers kids interactive educational experience

Chief Warrant Officer Luis Lozano, Special Operations Command South, helps rig a child into a parachute harness during "Bring your child to work" day at Homestead ARB, FL recently. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Felix A. Figueroa, SOCSOUTH PAO)

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Homestead ARB offers kids interactive educational experience

1st Sgt. Willie Gibbons, Special Operations Command South, ensures the safety of Edwin Figueroa by buckling him before going for a ride on a "Spec Ops" vehicle during "Bring your child to work day" at Homestead ARB, FL. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Felix A. Figueroa, SOCSOUTH PAO)

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Homestead ARB participates in Redland Elementary career day

Master Sgt. Francisco Navarro, Homestead Air Reserve Base honor guard chief, discusses a career in the Air Force with fourth and fifth graders from Redland Elementary School in Homestead, Fla., during the school’s career day March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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