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The 4th Force Support Squadron held a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response bonfire, April 11, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. SAPR decorated shirts, bottles and chap stick were offered  in an effort to increase sexual assault awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho) Preventing the crime: SAPR program, AF realign focus
Since its Department of Defense-wide standup in 2005, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program has been helping educate and train its members as well as respond to cases of sexual assault. Every April, the program ramps up its education process to promote sexual assault awareness among service members worldwide.This year, however, the DOD
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The 4th Fighter Wing chapel provides for the spiritual needs of the Airmen assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The chapel team provides marriage enrichment classes, retreats for married and single Airmen, dorm barbecues and 100-percent confidential counseling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley) Chapel provides foundation for spiritual resilience
Nearly 70 faith groups are represented among the more than 5,000 Airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.With such a diverse group of Airmen bringing a wealth of spiritual needs, the base's five active-duty chaplains, three chaplain assistants, also known as Religious Support Teams, and a contracted Catholic Priest work tirelessly to meet the
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Retired Col. Charles “Chuck” DeBellevue, a Vietnam War ace, speaks to an audience during a Leadership Lecture Series event, April 16, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. DeBellevue was the highest-scoring ace of the Vietnam War and the first person to become an ace as a weapons systems officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum) Top Vietnam ace inspires teamwork at SJAFB
The 4th Fighter Wing welcomed a distinguished Vietnam War veteran during the latest iteration of the Leadership Lecture Series, April 16.Retired Col. Charles "Chuck" DeBellevue imparted his ideals on teamwork and selfless service to the base's Airmen through recounted experiences from his storied career.DeBellevue is the highest-scoring ace of the
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Diala Estela, 4th Fighter Wing key spouse mentor, starts work on her second sculpture, April 14, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Estela intends to create a collection with as many as six dresses of different design and color. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron J. Jenne) "Marry Me": An artist's reflection on life as a military spouse
Diala Estela, 4th Fighter Wing key spouse mentor, placed third out of 35 exhibits April 3, at the Visual Art Exchange in Raleigh, North Carolina.Estala's sculpture, titled "Marry Me," was a dress made from 130 plastic bottles to symbolize the spouses of active-duty service members based on her personal experience as an artist and military
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The KC-46 Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) aircraft #1 Dec. 28, 2014. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 AM PST from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, and landed at 1:01 PM PST at Boeing Field in Seattle.EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler. (Courtesy photo) AF announces KC-46A candidate bases
Air Force officials announced April 14 that Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma; Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina; Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts; and Grissom ARB, Indiana are candidate bases for the first Air Force Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus location.The KC-46As will begin arriving at the first Air Force Reserve-led Global Mobility Wing
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First Lt. Taryn Thompson, 4th Medical Operations Squadron physician’s assistant, treats the mock wounds of Airman 1st Class Keisuke Ansara, 4th Force Support Squadron career development technician, during a major accident response exercise, April 14, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. MAREs are conducted several times a year to prepare the base for multiple types of emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Shawna L. Keyes) Photos: MARE tests emergency response capabilities

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Default Air Force Logo Recycling focus of Earth Day 2015
The Air Force is using this Earth Day, April 22, as an opportunity to emphasize the importance of recycling.Did you know that recycling is mandatory on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base?Not only is the diversion of recyclables from the solid waste stream a federal requirement for military installations, it is required locally by Wayne County.Since
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Lt. Col. James Ladd, 335th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, explains flightline operations to Congressman George Holding, U.S. House of Representatives, April, 10, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Holding, the representative for North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, came to observe the operations involved in Exercise RAZOR TALON. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho) Photos: Congressman Holding visits 4th FW, observes training exercise

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Default Air Force Logo Public Health Advisory: HIV
Everyone knows about the risk of sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Unsafe sexual behaviors, such as casual encounters with anonymous strangers, having multiple partners, and not using condoms, all increase the risk of contracting an STI. Although most STIs can be cured with antibiotics, we often forget
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Jeremiah Seaberry, 334th Fighter Squadron pilot for a day, acclimates himself to full flight gear during a 4th Fighter Wing Pilot for a Day event, April 3, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Jeremiah suffers from Sickle Cell Disease, a condition that results in abnormally shaped red blood cells.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum) `Swoosh' welcomed as 334th FS pilot for a day
He's nine years old, loves basketball, and has a heart as big as his smile.Jeremiah Seaberry, also known by his call sign "Swoosh," was made an honorary member of the 334th Fighter Squadron during a 4th Fighter Wing Pilot for a Day event, April 3.Immediately upon his arrival to the squadron, Swoosh was welcomed into the 334th FS with a flight suit,
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