• STARBASE expands young minds

    Sixty soon-to-be fifth graders journeyed through the limitless skies of knowledge during the 2015 Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration, June 22 to 26.For nearly a quarter of a century, STARBASE has given children in North Carolina a deeper look at the

  • Conner accepts 4th MDG command

    Col. Paul Conner accepted command of the 4th Medical Group during a ceremony, June 12.Conner received the guidon from Col. Mark Slocum, 4th Fighter Wing commander, after Col. Eleanor Nazar-Smith relinquished command of the unit following two years at the helm.Conner has an extensive background in

  • EM and Bio undergo training exercise IBERCT

    Multiple 4th Fighter Wing units joined together to accomplish first response training beneficial to maintaining the safety and well-being of Airmen here, June 22-26.Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight and 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineer

  • Seymour Johnson AFB: The source of F-15 airpower - Part 3

    [Editor's note: This feature is the third  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.]"The working dynamic is very unique; nowhere in the Air Force

  • EOD, local sheriffs partner to sharpen first response skills

    The 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team invited members of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office to their facility for unexploded ordnance training, June 17.Although first responders, including law enforcement personnel, are trained and equipped to handle nearly every type of

  • Estate claims for Lt. Col. John W. Collins

    Capt. Joseph McGrath, 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, has been appointed the summary court officer for the estate of Lt. Col. John W. Collins, Det. 590, Air Force ROTC, University of Chapel Hill, N.C. All claims for or against the estate of the deceased must

  • Moving the wing: 4th LRS vehicle management shop keeps mission rolling

    With the smell of oil and gasoline enriching the air, the sound of power drills and fastening wrenches echo throughout the compound and clean hands quickly develop darkened grease coatings.Senior Airman Chris Morel, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, yanks a chain lift