May 14, 2015 Eight years of history honored during CRF deactivation The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron Sensors Centralized Repair Facility was deactivated during a special ceremony here, May 8.As one of only three CRFs in the Air Force that repaired Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared System for Night - and later "Sniper" - pods, the shop provided
May 13, 2015 ’Steel Will’: Iraq war veteran shares story of loss, resilience "I am a man who has lived through hell. It is hard to share this experience. The carnage. The devastation. The loss. But I will do it. Because I will always know the horrors of war," wrote retired Army Staff Sgt. Shilo Harris in his autobiography. "I will tell you what an explosion does to you on
May 5, 2015 335th FS command passes to Johnson Lt. Col. Brandon Johnson assumed command of the 335th Fighter Squadron during a change of command ceremony, May 1.Johnson accepted the guidon from Col. Brian Afflerbaugh, 4th Operations Group commander, and will now lead a squadron of more than 70 members."I'm humbled to be entrusted with the
May 4, 2015 Kellie Pickler to perform at 2015 Wings Over Wayne Airshow Country music star and North Carolina native Kellie Pickler will perform May 16, 2015 as part of the 2015 Wings Over Wayne Airshow and Open House at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.Pickler, a 2006 finalist on the hit show American Idol and winner of 2013 Dancing with the Star, has
April 28, 2015 Eagle’s Nest: Airman’s lounge opens its doors The 4th Fighter Wing opened the doors to the Eagle's Nest Airman's Lounge on April 17 during a grand opening ceremony.The lounge was developed as part of the wing's Make It Better initiative, focused on caring for Airmen by identifying and meeting needs.The new facilities cater to Airmen of all ages
April 28, 2015 Club Day: 4th Fighter Wing initiative reinvigorates Airman morale, networking The second Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Club Day was held at the dorm campus, here, April 24.Club Day is part of the "Make It Better" initiative from 4th Fighter Wing leadership to raise morale by getting Airmen to network through common interests."Club Day assists the 4th FW population with
April 23, 2015 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
April 21, 2015 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
April 21, 2015 "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