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Base tour

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Michalak, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent describes how an F-16 jet engine after burner works during a base tour on March 22. Thirty-five students from Miami’s Read2Succed took part in the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs tour program. Read2Succed is a non-profit after school program specializing in targeting literacy amongst youth as well providing children the necessary tools and resources to achieve academic success. Information to schedule a base tour can be found at: http://www.homestead.afrc.af.mil/questions/index.asp (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)
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TRICARE

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Dropping bombs and making history at Combat Hammer

Staff Sgt. Brian Vetter, 482nd Maintenance Squadron weapons team chief, assists in unloading munitions from an F-16 during Combat Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lou Burton)
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Dropping bombs and making history at Combat Hammer

Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Sarabia, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspector, investigates a potential crack inside an F-16 during Combat Hammer, a weapons system evaluation program used to determine the validity of munitions products and processes, March 18 through 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lou Burton)
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AF Community Assessment Survey kicking off March 29

The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment survey begins March 29 and ends May 13 here at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. The survey will provide base and Air Force leaders with actionable community-level data to adjust to ongoing changes in the lives and wellness of Air Force members, their families, and communities. A random selection of Active Duty, Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian personnel will receive email invitations to complete the survey via a website link. (courtesy graphic)
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Defenders of survival

Staff Sgt. Lonnie Robinson, 482nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, conducts an inspection on an aircrew torso harness at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Mar. 22. Aircrew Flight Equipment is responsible for maintaining aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, anti-G garments, eye and respiratory protective equipment, chemical biological protective oxygen masks and coveralls, and other types of aircrew chemical defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Defenders of survival

Master Sgt. Framis Ramos (center), Staff Sgt. Lonnie Robinson (right), and Senior Airman Edward Armit, all of the 482nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, conduct cockpit familiarization and ejection preparation training in a cockpit simulator at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Mar. 22. Aircrew Flight Equipment is responsible for maintaining aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, anti-G garments, eye and respiratory protective equipment, chemical biological protective oxygen masks and coveralls, and other types of aircrew chemical defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Defenders of survival

Master Sgt. Framis Ramos (right) and Senior Airman Edward Armit, both of the 482nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, help fit Staff Sgt. Lonnie Robinson, 482nd OSS Aircrew Flight Equipment, into an aircrew torso harness before starting training on an aircrew flight equipment virtual trainer, which is used to simulate ejection procedures from an aircraft, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Mar. 22. Aircrew Flight Equipment is responsible for maintaining aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, anti-G garments, eye and respiratory protective equipment, chemical biological protective oxygen masks and coveralls, and other types of aircrew chemical defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Defenders of survival

Senior Airman Edward Armit, 482nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, conducts an inspection on an aircrew flight helmet at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 22. Aircrew Flight Equipment is responsible for maintaining aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, anti-G garments, eye and respiratory protective equipment, chemical biological protective oxygen masks and coveralls, and other types of aircrew chemical defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Defenders of survival

Staff Sgt. Lonnie Robinson, 482nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, conducts training on an aircrew flight equipment virtual trainer, which is used to simulate ejection procedures from an aircraft, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Mar. 22. Aircrew Flight Equipment is responsible for maintaining aircrew flight equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet mounted devices, aircrew night vision and other ocular systems, anti-G garments, eye and respiratory protective equipment, chemical biological protective oxygen masks and coveralls, and other types of aircrew chemical defense systems. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Call for Portraits in Courage 2013 Submissions

Public Affairs is soliciting nominations for the 2013 "Portraits in Courage" program, which highlights compelling stories of our Airmen's excellence, honor, valor, devotion, and sacrifice. PiC 2013 will personify the CSAF vision and focus on our incredible Airmen, Mission and Innovation. The deadline to submit nominations to Public Affairs is April 7 (COB on UTA). Submit your nominations to 482fw.pa@us.af.mil. For more information on submissions or the process, contact Capt. Brooke Davis or Mr. Ross Tweten at 786-415-7330. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Ross Tweten)
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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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Career day customs and courtesies

Master Sgt. Francisco Navarro, Homestead Air Reserve Base honor guard chief, teaches fourth and fifth graders from Redland Elementary School in Homestead, Fla., how to render a salute during the school’s career day March 21. Navarro discussed the finer points of a career in the Air Force during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)
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Foreign officers visit Homestead ARB

Capt. Albert Roper (right), a pilot with the 495th Fighter Group, Detachment 93, discusses the finer points of the F-16 with a group of foreign officers at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 19. The officers, participating in U.S. Southern Command's Partner Nation Liaison Officer program, are from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. SOUTHCOM's Partner Nation Liaison Officer program brings foreign military officers directly into its headquarters for assignments throughout the command staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)
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Please hold while your party is reached

Senior Airman Sharon Navarro, 482nd Communications Squadron Knowledge Operations Manager, checks for dial tone after connecting a new phone line 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/Nicholas Caceres)
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Please hold while your party is reached

Senior Airman Sharon Navarro, 482nd Communications Squadron Knowledge Operations Manager, wires telecommunications cable 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/Nicholas Caceres)
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Please hold while your party is reached

Senior Airman Sharon Navarro, 482nd Communications Squadron Knowledge Operations Manager, checks for dial tone after connecting a new phone line 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/Nicholas Caceres)
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Combat Hammer: sharpening aim while saving dollars

Airmen from the 482nd Fighter Wing of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., board a C-130 to travel from Homestead ARB to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in support of Combat Hammer, a weapons system evaluation program used to determine the validity of munitions products and processes, March 18 through 22. Over 160 Airmen and 12 F-16s are participating in the evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lou Burton)
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Combat Hammer: sharpening aim while saving dollars

F-16s from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., taxi to the runway at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in support of Combat Hammer, a weapons system evaluation program used to determine the validity of munitions products and processes, March 18 through 22. Over 160 Airmen and 12 F-16s are participating in the evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lou Burton)
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SOCSOUTH Warrior Challenge

Army Maj. Colin Johnson displays his strength at the pull-up station during the physical fitness event of the Special Operations Command South Warrior Challenge at Homestead Bayfront Park March 8. The challenge featured several physical fitness and military skills events such as a 4.5 mile run, weapons malfunction and assembly station, and 4.5 mile ruck march. The event consisted of 21 teams assigned to SOCSOUTH competing for bragging rights among the unit. The competition allowed for members of the command to enjoy a day of fun and help build its esprit de corps. The event ended with a command barbeque. (DOD photo by Army Capt. Daisy Bueno, SOCSOUTH Public Affairs)
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