• Wings Over Wayne 2023, an air show tradition

    The Wings Over Wayne Air Show is back this summer for the first time since 2019. Air shows originated in the early 20th century and have grown in size and spectacle as aviation technology advanced. The first major international air show was in 1909 in France. Following World War I, pilots began

  • SJAFB recognizes top volunteers

    Col. Steven Bofferding, 4th Fighter Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kyle O’Hara, right, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron command chief, and Sherry Archibald, left, United Way executive director, present the North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to Master Sgt. Tyneka Kearse, 4th

  • SJAFB CDC, Youth Center hold the Purple Up Parade

    Children play with Sparky during the Purple Up parade Military Child as part of the Month of the Military Child at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 14, 2023. The military community celebrates Month of the Military Child in April and places an emphasis on the strength of military

  • Strike Eagles join Lightning II’s at Keystone of the Pacific

    F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States.

  • SJAFB Resilience University building skills, improving strengths

    Candace Young, 4th Fighter Wing prevention coordinator specialist, speaks to attendees about helping agencies and how to contact them during Resilience University at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, March 28, 2023. Resilience University is a two-day training for military members,

  • SJAFB recognizes the three newest Chief Master Sergeant selects

    4th Fighter Wing Chief Master Sergeant and selects pose for a photo at Heritage Hall, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, March 24, 2023. No more than 1.25% of the Air Force enlisted force may hold the rank of chief master sergeant by federal law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st

  • Maj. Gen. Leavitt visits SJAFB

    Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Chief of Safety and Air Force Safety Center commander, and female aviators assigned the 4th Fighter Wing pose for photo at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 27, 2023. Female aviators were not allowed to fly fighters until Department of Defense