• '487' from Seymour, more than just paint

    Airmen from the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron here are making history daily, as the "Chiefs" from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., take the fight to the Anti-Afghanistan Forces in combat operations throughout Afghanistan. But one of the squadron's aircraft, F-15E Strike Eagle #89-0487,

  • Traumatic Stress Response team aids Airmen in coping with tragedy

    Tragic accidents resulting in the loss of an Airman can happen anywhere at any time, whether it's during a deployment, on the job stateside or even while home on leave. The Traumatic Stress Response team takes on the challenge of helping people cope with the loss of a friend or co-worker. Traumatic

  • Summer brings movers and shakers

    With a busy summer moving season arriving soon, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office-Northeast has some key moving tips to the community. All personnel moving during the summer months should be aware of the high volume of moves during the peak moving months of June, July and August. Plan to be

  • N.C. supports our troops

    North Carolina residents will get to show their support and appreciation for the men and women of the armed forces assigned to all the military installations in the state during the Salute to our Troops event in Raleigh Saturday. A formation of F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign in full swing

    This year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign, which runs locally through May 2, will provide Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. Now in its 34th year, 100 percent of designated AFAF contributions will benefit

  • Baby teeth impact adult teeth

    Baby teeth are important for healthy children for several reasons. As a child grows, good nutrition helps the teeth fully develop. Baby teeth (also known as primary teeth) allow adequate caloric consumption if they are disease free. One of the biggest functions of primary teeth, however, is to

  • SJAFB hold community assesment survery

    Coming soon is a way for you to help us help you. The 2008 Community Assessment Survey allows the Air Force to listen to you and provide the services needed by you and your families. Our nation is at war and members of this base are heavily involved. Frequent deployments affect everyone from the

  • Alcohol weapon of choice during sexual assaults

    Studies show that the weapon most often used to commit a sexual assault is not a gun or a knife. Offenders use alcohol and other incapacitating substances much more frequently to coerce and incapacitate victims in acts of sexual violence. As a result, social scientists are revising their theories

  • Supporting Airmen and families top priority for 4th FW

    Senior leaders and Airmen from various 4th Fighter Wing organizations participated in an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Value Stream Analysis April 8-11 in the community center. The event was born from an AFSO 21 event held in February where group-level senior leaders ranked