• Derby reels children in

    The smooth water of the lake is disturbed only by the occasional fish catching a bug off the surface. It is stuffed to the gills with largemouth bass, bream, catfish, carp, eel and bait stealing, yellow bellied turtles. The smell of grilled hamburgers and hot dogs fill the air. Children squeal with

  • Eagles return to golf course Aug. 21

    The Three Eagles Golf Course is on par for its grand re-opening Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and putting and nine-hole tournaments. The course closed June 15 to improve playing conditions by planting in sprigs of hybrid Bermuda grass. "The main complaint of golfers was the

  • What's cheaper than free

    Seymour Johnson Airman's Attic has a variety of donated household goods, children's toys and clothing available to all E-6's and below. These Airmen are welcome to an unlimited amount of free household items. During the summer the attic is only open on Wednesdays from 9:30a.m. to 1:00p.m. Volunteers

  • Backdraft

    "Exercise, exercise, exercise: We have a downed KC-135 on runway 26. Crew has evacuated, plane is engulfed in flames" is heard over the intercom overhead. Two fire trucks arrive on scene and water sprays toward the simulating burning aircraft on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Firefighters jump

  • Emergency response, readiness a top priority for Central Carolina

    The Military-Civilian Task Force for Emergency Response (MCTFER) throughout Central Carolina had much more than a first-year anniversary to celebrate when guest speakers highlighted significant accomplishments and new projects during their meeting at Pinehurst, N.C., Aug. 7. "The Central Carolina

  • Strike Eagle aircrew train with Cherry Point Marines

    Sixteen Marines trained alongside F-15E Strike Eagle aircrew Aug. 3-6 to see how aircraft work in relation to them. The Marines, from 2d Low Altitude Air Defense, Alpha Battery, 1st Platoon, Naval Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., work primarily with the Stinger weapon system. "The Stinger is a

  • Feel the battle rhythm

    Joint tactical air control party specialists are the "tip of the spear" when it comes to getting bombs on target. They constantly train with different scenarios in all types of locations and are evaluated every 12 to 17 months to keep their qualification as deployable JTACs. The JTACs were

  • See the way

    The 4th Medical Group Optometry Clinic assists with vision health, a vital part of total wellness.

  • X-ray vision

    X-ray is used to find water entrapped within the sheet metal of aircraft.

  • John Hancock

    The 4th Fighter Wing legal office helps only active duty members, dependents and retirees with will documents.