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Airmen, retirees foster camaraderie, add to squadron legacy during work on remote national park

Master Sgt. Christopher Wilton (left) and Senior Airman Jessica Benitez, both of the 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron, stamp down the faux wood imprint on the concrete base for the restored cannons at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park Jan. 17. Air Force reservists both active and retired from Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron gathered at Fort Jefferson over several days in January to participate in a maintenance project for the National Park Service. 15 active reservists, six retired reservists, and one civilian contractor set up shop at Fort Jefferson as a training mission. The main project of the training was the construction of four reinforced concrete bases for large, 24-ton restored cannons to replicate the historical weapon's footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Airmen, retirees foster camaraderie, add to squadron legacy during work on remote national park

Retired Lt. Col. Jerry Cheeseman, former 482nd CES commander, discusses the intricacies of the work being done by the active and retired reservists of the 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron on Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park to Col. Donald R. Lindberg, 482nd Fighter Wing Commander, Jan. 17. Air Force reservists both active and retired from Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron gathered at Fort Jefferson over several days in January to participate in a maintenance project for the National Park Service. 15 active reservists, six retired reservists, and one civilian contractor set up shop at Fort Jefferson as a training mission. The main project of the training was the construction of four reinforced concrete bases for large, 24-ton restored cannons to replicate the historical weapon's footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Airmen, retirees foster camaraderie, add to squadron legacy during work on remote national park

An aerial view of a restored cannon on a reproduction carriage and concrete base in its original placement as it would have been positioned during the height of its use in the mid 19th century at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park Jan. 17. Air Force reservists both active and retired from Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron gathered at Fort Jefferson over several days in January to participate in a maintenance project for the National Park Service. 15 active reservists, six retired reservists, and one civilian contractor set up shop at Fort Jefferson as a training mission. The main project of the training was the construction of four reinforced concrete bases for large, 24-ton restored cannons to replicate the historical weapon's footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Airmen, retirees foster camaraderie, add to squadron legacy during work on remote national park

Master Sgt. Christopher Wilton (left), 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron, and retired Chief Master Sgt. Walter Horlacher, formerly of the 482nd CES, lift a faux wood stamp from the concrete base for the restored cannons at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park Jan. 17. The faux wood stamp gives the base a wood grain appearance it had in the mid-1800s when the cannon base was actually made of timbers. Air Force reservists both active and retired from Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron gathered at Fort Jefferson over several days in January to participate in a maintenance project for the National Park Service. 15 active reservists, six retired reservists, and one civilian contractor set up shop at Fort Jefferson as a training mission. The main project of the training was the construction of four reinforced concrete bases for large, 24-ton restored cannons to replicate the historical weapon's footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Airmen, retirees foster camaraderie, add to squadron legacy during work on remote national park

A fully restored cannon on a reproduction carriage and concrete base at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park Jan. 17. Air Force reservists both active and retired from Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron gathered at Fort Jefferson over several days in January to participate in a maintenance project for the National Park Service. 15 active reservists, six retired reservists, and one civilian contractor set up shop at Fort Jefferson as a training mission. The main project of the training was the construction of four reinforced concrete bases for large, 24-ton restored cannons to replicate the historical weapon's footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Airmen, retirees foster camaraderie, add to squadron legacy during work on remote national park

An aerial view of Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park Jan. 17. Air Force reservists both active and retired from Homestead Air Reserve Base’s 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron gathered at Fort Jefferson over several days in January to participate in a maintenance project for the National Park Service. 15 active reservists, six retired reservists, and one civilian contractor set up shop at Fort Jefferson as a training mission. The main project of the training was the construction of four reinforced concrete bases for large, 24-ton restored cannons to replicate the historical weapon's footprint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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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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ACC command chief visits Homestead’s active duty Airmen, addresses Total Force Integration

Airmen of Homestead Air Reserve Base and Detachment 2, 20h Operations Group, gathered during a dedicated crew chief ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Jan. 14. The dedicated crew chief ceremony was especially poignant as it’s the first assignment of an active duty crew chief to an F-16 at Homestead ARB since Hurricane Andrew. Air Combat Command’s command chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Parsons, visited Homestead ARB to get a first-hand look at how the active duty Airmen of Detachment 2, 20th OG, are integrating with the 482nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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ACC command chief visits Homestead’s active duty Airmen, addresses Total Force Integration

Lt. Col. Scott Walker, 20th Operations Group Detachment 2 commander, addresses the crowd during a dedicated crew chief ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Jan. 14. The dedicated crew chief ceremony was especially poignant as it’s the first assignment of an active duty crew chief to an F-16 at Homestead ARB since Hurricane Andrew. Air Combat Command’s command chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Parsons, visited Homestead ARB to get a first-hand look at how the active duty Airmen of Detachment 2, 20th OG, are integrating with the 482nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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ACC command chief visits Homestead’s active duty Airmen, addresses Total Force Integration

Air Combat Command’s command chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Parsons, discusses Total Force Integration with active duty Airmen of Detachment 2, 20th Operations Group, during a visit to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Jan. 14. Parsons visited to get a first-hand look at how the active duty Airmen of Detachment 2, 20th OG, are integrating with the 482nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ross Tweten)

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Congratulations to recent quarterly award winners

Congratulations to recent quarterly award winners

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Lt. Col. David Sundlov assumes command of Homestead ARB’s 93rd Fighter Squadron

Lt. Col. David Sundlov (second from right), the new commander of the 93rd Fighter Squadron, with Lt. Col. Michael Hohman (right), previous 93rd FS commander, Col. Michael Hernandez, 482nd Operations Group commander, and 1st Lt. Daniel Lint, 93rd FS, during a change-of-command ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Jan. 12. As the commander of the 93rd FS, Sundlov will lead a fully combat-ready unit capable of providing F-16C multi-purpose fighter aircraft, along with mission ready pilots and support personnel, for short-notice worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Lt. Col. David Sundlov assumes command of Homestead ARB’s 93rd Fighter Squadron

Lt. Col. David Sundlov, the new commander of the 93rd Fighter Squadron, addresses the audience during a change-of-command ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Jan. 12. As the commander of the 93rd FS, Sundlov will lead a fully combat-ready unit capable of providing F-16C multi-purpose fighter aircraft, along with mission ready pilots and support personnel, for short-notice worldwide deployment.

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Homestead Airmen gather for Airmen Appreciation Day

Airmen participate in a game of football during an Airmen Appreciation Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Jan. 12. The day featured a commander's call, an Airmen recognition ceremony, sporting events, food, and live music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Homestead Airmen gather for Airmen Appreciation Day

Airmen participate in a softball tournament during an Airmen Appreciation Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Jan. 12. The day featured a commander's call, an Airmen recognition ceremony, sporting events, food, and live music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jaimi Upthegrove)

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Homestead Airmen gather for Airmen Appreciation Day

Col. Donald Lindberg, 482nd Fighter Wing Commander, addresses Airmen during an Airmen Appreciation Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Jan. 12. The day featured a commander's call, an Airmen recognition ceremony, sporting events, food, and live music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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Homestead Airmen gather for Airmen Appreciation Day

Airmen from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., gathered for an Airmen Appreciation Day at the base, Jan. 12. The day featured a commander's call, an Airmen recognition ceremony, sporting events, food, and live music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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Operational Readiness Inspection outstanding performers recognized

Col. Donald Lindberg, 482nd Fighter Wing Commander, addresses Airmen, after recognizing outstanding performers of a recent Operational Readiness Inspection, during an Airmen Appreciation Day at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Jan. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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Airmen team up with Homestead Job Corps for roadside cleanup

Airmen and servicemembers from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., along with students of Homestead Job Corps, cleaned up roadside trash along 10 blocks of South West 288th St. in support of Adopt-A-Highway in Homestead, Fla., recently. The base has partnered with Job Corps on multiple occasions to provide outreach to the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)

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