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  • Team Seymour to bring Valentine's Day greetings to hospitalized veterans

    For the seventh consecutive year, the 4th Fighter Wing has been invited to participate in the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans observance on Feb. 16 at the Durham Veteran's Administration Medical Center.The national salute invites individuals, veterans groups, businesses, military personnel, civic organizations and school children to

  • Involuntary phase for NCO retraining program begins

    Airmen identified as required to retrain must submit a retraining application by Jan. 15 or separate from the Air Force under Phase II of the Air Force Fiscal 2007 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. After meeting the Jan. 15 deadline, Phase II eligibles must choose an Air Force specialty code from a list of available AFSCs and submit a

  • Maintainers, aviators earn safety recognition

    The 333rd Fighter Squadron and 333rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit received an award for their combined safety records. The two organizations produced 70 thousand hours of accident-free flying. The award spans 12 years in which 333rd maintainers and aviators had zero accidents involving a loss of aircraft of greater than one million dollars of damage.
  • An F-15E Strike Eagle approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker for an in-flight refueling Wednesday. The Eagle was en route to take part in a 21-ship flyover for President Gerald R. Ford?s memorial service in Grand Rapids, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Biondo) (released)

    Team Seymour Airmen honor fallen former commander in chief

    Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing and the 916th Air Refueling Wing teamed their individual air power specialties to honor the passing of the nation's 38th commander in chief Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The funeral of former President Gerald Ford, who was called a man of strength and integrity by President George W. Bush, was punctuated by a
  • Maj. David Rogers and Staff Sgt. Pau Patterson, 4th Aeromedical Dental Squadron, treat an injured patient during the operational readiness exercise Dec. 12. This simulation of self-aid and buddy care is one example of how it can help an Airman who is injured in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Biondo) (released)

    A-B-C’s of SABC can save L-I-V-E-S

    Providing decisive air and space power in support of the Global War on Terror can be nasty business. Terrorists and insurgents attack our forward-deployed assets and personnel with improvised explosive devices in attempt to weaken U.S. air power. Airmen can get hurt. Airmen must be able to take care of themselves and one another. That's where
  • Senior Airman Christina Kessler, 4th Communications Squadron, cleans the mirror in her dorm room Dec. 15. Airman Kessler won Room of the Quarter in a competition dormitory-wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shane Dunaway)

    Dorm Airmen recognized with Dorm, Room of the Quarter awards

    Attention to detail is one of the basic disciplines Airmen learn during readiness training to effectively execute a mission with accuracy. For the Airmen living in Bldg. 3607, they're applying this discipline outside of work in an effort to improve the quality of life of their dormitory. Their hard work and patience paid off when Col. Steve Kwast,
  • Airman Matthew Kennedy, 4th Security Forces Squadron, overlooks the entry control point to tent city stopping any unauthorized entry during an exercise Dec. 12. Security Forces is the first line of defense for the perimeter of tent city. Security forces Airmen can use the exercise as training to prepare to support real-world deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua)(released)

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  • Base tax center provides quick returns, free filing

    As we are all winding down after the holidays, it can only mean one thing: income tax season is right around the corner. Volunteers from the 4th Fighter Wing will be providing free tax help, to include electronic filing, for active-duty, retired and reserve members and their families. Active-duty personnel should contact their squadron

  • Supplements not always what they claim to be

    Dietary supplements are a topic of great public interest. Whether you are in a store, using the Internet, or talking to people you know, you may hear about supplements and claims of benefits for health. Supplements are easily purchased over the counter and many supplements promise an extra edge. However, along with the promises come potential long
  • SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. - Staff Sgt. Corey Middleton, 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, and his wife receive an information gift bag from Marcia Sampson, 4th Fighter Wing life skills outreach nurse, as part of the Born Learning Program, which provides information to parents on educating newborn children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Biondo)

    Born Learning: Collaborative effort helps new parents understand that learning starts at birth

    With more than 5,000 active-duty Air Force and civilians located in the Wayne County area, and another 400 reservists calling the county home, Seymour Johnson has a large captive audience for many agencies trying to reach the masses. The most recent outreach attempt came together as members of Team Seymour paired with members of the Partnership for
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