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SOCSOUTH Warrior Challenge

Army Sgt. 1st Class Ademar Cubero (left) and Air Force Capt. Robert Lax swim 500 meters along the Homestead Bayfront Park shoreline during the Special Operations Command South Warrior Challenge 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 Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea, SOCSOUTH Public Affairs)
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SOCSOUTH Warrior Challenge

Members of Special Operations Command South assemble M-4 rifles during the SOCSOUTH Warrior Challenge at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., 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 Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea, SOCSOUTH Public Affairs)
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SOCSOUTH Warrior Challenge

Staff Sgt. Andrew Bailey (front) and Master Sgt. James Moad, Special Operations Command South communications specialists, sprint to the finish line after completing a 4.5 mile ruck march during the SOCSOUTH 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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Fiscal fitness: strengthening your financial muscles

Mr. Mark H. Huston, Military and Family Life Consultant Program personal financial counselor, addresses an audience during a financial awareness briefing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lou Burton)
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SOUTHCOM commander visits Homestead ARB

Marine Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, shares his thoughts about the future of SOUTHCOM, his command vision, and the DOD's budget concerns to servicememebers and civilians assigned to Special Operations Command South during an All Hands Call at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 4. SOCSOUTH serves as the special operations component for SOUTHCOM. (DoD photo/Army Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea)
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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Master Sgt. Jessie Barcala, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight technician, conducts training on an improvised explosive device at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 2. EOD neutralizes used and unused ordnance that remain after an incident, accident, or enemy attack which presents a threat to military operations, installations, personnel or material. They tackle a range of contingencies from neutralizing explosives and bombs, to recovering found ordnance, and supporting the secret service, aircraft crashes, incident response teams, and post attack base recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Senior Airman Fernando Olivias Fortin, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight technician, places a flex liner shape charge on an Mk 58 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 9. EOD neutralizes used and unused ordnance that remain after an incident, accident, or enemy attack which presents a threat to military operations, installations, personnel or material. They tackle a range of contingencies from neutralizing explosives and bombs, to recovering found ordnance, and supporting the secret service, aircraft crashes, incident response teams, and post attack base recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Master Sgt. Jessie Barcala and Senior Airman Fernando Olivias Fortin, both of the 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, set up an explosive branch line to attach to an explosive main line used to set off multiple explosives at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 9. EOD neutralizes used and unused ordnance that remain after an incident, accident, or enemy attack which presents a threat to military operations, installations, personnel or material. They tackle a range of contingencies from neutralizing explosives and bombs, to recovering found ordnance, and supporting the secret service, aircraft crashes, incident response teams, and post attack base recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Members of 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight dispose of ordnance at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 10. EOD neutralizes used and unused ordnance that remain after an incident, accident, or enemy attack which presents a threat to military operations, installations, personnel or material. They tackle a range of contingencies from neutralizing explosives and bombs, to recovering found ordnance, and supporting the secret service, aircraft crashes, incident response teams, and post attack base recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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From bunker busting duds to makeshift munitions, EOD neutralizes all comers

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Kaufman, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight technician, conducts training on the Andros F6A robot at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 26. The robot features an extendable arm that rotates, grabs and can drag items as big as a small vehicle. The Andros F6A robot is rounded out by a mounted wireless camera. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Maintainers honor award recipients during Sharkfest 2013

Chaplain (Capt.) Bradley Fink, delivers the invocation during Sharkfest 2013 at the Royal Palace Banquet Hall in Homestead, Fla., March 2. Members of Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Fighter Wing, 482nd Maintenance Group, and Det 2, 20th Operations Group gathered for the event which is an awards banquet where maintenance personnel from the base were recognized and honored for exceptional and outstanding performance throughout the previous year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Maintainers honor award recipients during Sharkfest 2013

Staff Sgt. Christy Leyva sings the National Anthem during Sharkfest 2013 at the Royal Palace Banquet Hall in Homestead, Fla., March 2. Members of Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Fighter Wing, 482nd Maintenance Group, and Det 2, 20th Operations Group gathered for the event which is an awards banquet where maintenance personnel from the base were recognized and honored for exceptional and outstanding performance throughout the previous year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Maintainers honor award recipients during Sharkfest 2013

Members of Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Fighter Wing, 482nd Maintenance Group, and Det 2, 20th Operations Group gathered for Sharkfest 2013 at the Royal Palace Banquet Hall in Homestead, Fla., March 2. Sharkfest is an awards banquet where maintenance personnel from the base were recognized and honored for exceptional and outstanding performance throughout the previous year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nicholas Caceres)
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Maintainers honor award recipients during Sharkfest 2013

Members of Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Fighter Wing, 482nd Maintenance Group, and Det 2, 20th Operations Group gathered for Sharkfest 2013 at the Royal Palace Banquet Hall in Homestead, Fla., March 2. Sharkfest is an awards banquet where maintenance personnel from the base were recognized and honored for exceptional and outstanding performance throughout the previous year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nicholas Caceres)
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Congratulations to Homestead ARB's recent annual award winners

Congratulations to the following Homestead-Florida City Military Affairs Commitee annual award winners from Homestead Air Reserve Base: - 482nd Fighter Wing Company grade officer: Capt. Raymond Ng, 70th Aerial Port Squadron; - 482nd FW Senior non commissioned officer: Senior Master Sgt. Dionne S. Copeland, 482nd Communications Squadron; - 482nd FW Non commissioned officer: Tech. Sgt. Jessie J. Barcala II, 482nd Civil Engineering Squadron; - 482nd FW Airman: Senior Airman Anthony A. Alvarez, 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; - 482nd FW First sergeant: Senior Master Sgt. James D. Bailey, 70th APS; - 482nd FW Civilian category I: Ms. Barbara Rose, 482nd CS; - 482nd FW Civilian category II: Mr. Rudolph Panacci, 482nd Operations Support Squadron; - 482nd FW Civilian category III: Ms. Diana Alfonso, 482nd OSS; - Southern Operations Command South: Sgt. Neshme Bazan; - SOCSOUTH Civilian: Ms. Sherry Cockfield; - Det 1, 125th Fighter Wing Defense Warrior of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Alex Coleman; - U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Miami: Yeoman 2nd Class Leslie A. Morales (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Golden Knights entertain Girl Scouts

Army Golden Knight Sgt. 1st Class Teigh Statler shows Girl Scouts from Troop 408, Christ Fellowship Academy from Palmetto Bay, Fla., how to back a parashute during a tour the scouts took of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. March 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)
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Homestead servicemembers satisfy their need for speed

Sharon Navarro crams into the passenger seat of a NASCAR stock car at the Homestead-Miami Speedway Feb. 23. Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., participated in the NASCAR Racing Experience in support of the Single Airman Initiative. During the event, Airmen took laps around the Speedway along with a professional racing instructor. The Single Airman Initiative is a program for all local servicemembers, regardless of rank, service, or marital status, to participate in several community events, to include airboat tours of the Florida Everglades and scuba diving classes, which are free of charge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Homestead servicemembers satisfy their need for speed

The crew of the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., prep NASCAR stock cars for the NASCAR Racing Experience. Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., participated in the NASCAR Racing Experience in support of the Single Airman Initiative. During the event, Airmen took laps around the Speedway along with a professional racing instructor. The Single Airman Initiative is a program for all local servicemembers, regardless of rank, service, or marital status, to participate in several community events, to include airboat tours of the Florida Everglades and scuba diving classes, which are free of charge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Homestead servicemembers satisfy their need for speed

Thomas Jalbert crams into the passenger seat of a NASCAR stock car at the Homestead-Miami Speedway Feb. 23. Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., participated in the NASCAR Racing Experience in support of the Single Airman Initiative. During the event, Airmen took laps around the Speedway along with a professional racing instructor. The Single Airman Initiative is a program for all local servicemembers, regardless of rank, service, or marital status, to participate in several community events, to include airboat tours of the Florida Everglades and scuba diving classes, which are free of charge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)
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Homestead Airmen perform repairs on F-4 static display

Airman 1st Class Christopher Pacheco, 482nd Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance, performs repairs on an F-4 Phantom II static display at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Feb. 25. The F-4, which is displayed on U.S. Route 1 in Homestead, Fla., will receive more than 2,000 hours of structural maintenance, repairs, and paint work at Homestead ARB. Homestead Air Force Base utilized the F-4 from 1981 to 1989. Once the repairs and painting are complete, the static display will be returned to its pedestal in Homestead. (U.S. Air Force photos/Ross Tweten)
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