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Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Phillip Walker, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel service center controller, examines the night’s flying schedule at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 2015. “Wanting to apply for Officer Training School motivated me to work even harder than normal last year. Three people contributed to my success – God, for allowing me to be here, my wife, because without her support it would have been very tough, and my supervisor, for making what I do look good on paper.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum) 4th Fighter Wing names annual award winners
The 4th Fighter Wing named the annual award winners for 2014 during a special ceremony held here, Jan. 24.Award hopefuls competed at the squadron and group level before becoming annual award nominees at the wing level.Congratulations to the following individuals:Field Grade Officer of the YearMaj. Benjamin Donberg (not pictured)Company Grade
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Tech. Sgt. Alrick Bryan (center) 372nd Training Squadron Det. 1 instructor, discusses F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft components with Airmen in a J4 class at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2014. J4 class sizes are kept small, ranging from two to eight Airmen, so instructors are able to have more one-on-one training with each student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Shawna L. Keyes) Seymour Johnson: The source of F-15 airpower - Part 1
[Editor's note: This feature is the first of a three-part series focusing on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's ability to train both the Airmen who fly and the Airmen who maintain the F-15, thereby sourcing the Air Force's F-15 airpower.]Seymour Johnson Air Force Base hosts the largest force of F-15E Strike Eagle airpower on the planet.Not only are
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Default Air Force Logo From the Staff Judge Advocate: Personal Financial Responsibility
When you joined the military, you may have been surprised to learn the Air Force had specific rules that governed your personal finances.Air Force Instruction 36-2906, Personal Financial Responsibility, dictates requirements of Airmen concerning areas of financial responsibility. Air Force members are required to satisfy all of their financial
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Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and Corvias Military Living have announced that unaccompanied Airmen with the pay grades of E-1 to O-3 who receive the Basic Allowance for Housing will be eligible to live in base housing beginning this month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Shawna L. Keyes) Base Housing to welcome single, unaccompanied service members
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and Corvias Military Living have announced that unaccompanied Airmen with the pay grades of E-1 to O-3 who receive the Basic Allowance for Housing will be eligible to live in base housing beginning this month.The expansion of housing eligibility to this group is being made to generate additional
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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing makes its way to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in support of Red Flag 15-1, Jan. 23, 2015. Eight Strike Eagles from the 4th FW are participating in the exercise, which began Jan. 26. The 4th FW’s Strike Eagles will be performing a different role for this iteration of Red Flag by providing adversary support. During the exercise, they will be simulating hostile aircraft in numerous training scenarios that build in intensity and difficulty as the weeks go on. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron J. Jenne) 4th FW Strike Eagles head to Nellis in support of Red Flag 15-1
Eight of the 4th Fighter Wing's F-15Es took off for Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in support of Red Flag 15-1, Jan. 23.The exercise, featuring aircraft from 21 different U.S. Air Force squadrons, offers realistic combat training involving the air, space and cyber forces of the United States and its allies."Red Flag is a great opportunity to
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Senior Airman Charles Brumley, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, tightens a bolt during a Dedicated Eagle Keeper competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 16, 2015. Each aircraft maintenance unit uses their best aircraft and selects their most accomplished maintainers to compete. Evaluated by quality assurance personnel, the contest features challenges tailored for crew chiefs and other maintenance specialists. The competition consists of a support section challenge, inspecting one tool kit to ensure its contents are serviceable; a dedicated crew chief challenge, servicing a nose strut to ensure the hydraulics and the strut can work properly; and an avionics pod challenge, properly installing a Sniper targeting pod. All participants also take a knowledge test. Factors evaluated include time, accuracy, abiding by technical data and safety. The results of the competition will be officially announced Feb. 20 during a ceremony with awards presented by Col. Darrell Steele, 4th Maintenance Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Shawna L. Keyes) Maintainers show their skills during Dedicated Eagle Keeper competition
Twenty Airmen assigned to the 4th Maintenance Group competed in a Dedicated Eagle Keeper competition here, Jan. 16.The 4th Fighter Wing has held monthly, quarterly and annual weapons career field competitions for decades, according to Senior Master Sgt. Ray Rogers, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant superintendent, but the other
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Master Sgt. Adam, middle, preps the KMU-572 fins for assembly onto the MK-82 munition Dec. 21, 2014, in Southwest Asia. Adam is the NCO in charge of conventional maintenance and is deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Carrie Hinson) Fight against ISIL: Ammo troops keep up with tempo
There's nothing more exciting than watching a fighter jet loaded with munitions roar down the flight line headed off to take out the bad guy.Since hitting the ground, ammo troops assigned to an expeditionary maintenance squadron in Southwest, Asia have worked nonstop building bombs to support the war against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
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Lt. Col. Nathan Mead (right), 334th Fighter Squadron incoming commander, accepts the guidon from Col. Brian Afflerbaugh, 4th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 16, 2015. Mead accepted command of the squadron formerly led by Lt. Col. Donn Yates, 334th FS outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum) Mead takes 334th FS reins
Lt. Col. Donn Yates, 334th Fighter Squadron outgoing commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Nathan Mead, 334th FS incoming commander, during a ceremony held here, Jan. 16.Mead was most recently assigned to the Pentagon and has now taken the lead of one of the 4th Fighter Wing's two formal training units for F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews.The
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Department of Defense Manual 5200.01 Volume 2, “DOD Information Security Program: Marking of Classified Information,” explains the rules for distinguishing materials containing classified information. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley) Operational security demands material classification
Service members are trained in operational security but the concept extends beyond deployment reports and force protection conditions, it's alive in even the quietest file cabinet.Whether labeling or transporting, proper procedure must be followed when documents containing classified information are involved."Classification markings are important
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Dental Flight reminds parents of the important role they play in ensuring the long term oral health of children. It’s recommended to visit the dentist by the age of one or when the first tooth erupts. (U.S. Air Force photo) Children’s oral health begins with parents
February is National Children's Dental Health Month and the 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Dental Flight would like to remind you of the important role you play in ensuring the long term oral health of your children.Care for your children's teeth begins in infancy. It's recommended to visit the dentist by the age of one or when the first tooth
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