Jan. 9, 2013 Behind the scenes maintenance There are times, despite their training, when a maintainer cannot fix a broken piece of avionics equipment on the flighline. When this happens, the equipment is pulled from the jet and sent to the 4th Component Maintenance Squadron's avionics back-shop for repair. The Airmen at the shop are
Jan. 8, 2013 Tops in Blue rocks Team Seymour The Air Force's premier entertainment team, Tops in Blue, took the stage providing live entertainment here for Airmen and base personnel, Jan. 7.Tops in Blue is composed of highly talented vocalists, musicians, dancers and technicians serving in the Air Force. This year's Tops in Blue tour, entitled
Dec. 26, 2012 Panetta Memo Describes Possible Sequestration Effects While many remain hopeful that Congress and the administration will reach a deal that avoids sequestration, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has issued a memo describing the potential implications of going over the fiscal cliff.Planning for the effects of an across-the-board cut in defense spending
Dec. 18, 2012 Acting Under Secretary applauds small business at 4th FW Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Jamie Morin, visited the 4th Fighter Wing Dec. 17, to applaud the wing's efforts in support of the Air Force Small Business Program. During his visit, Morin presented several Air Force level awards and met with Airmen and local business owners to
Dec. 17, 2012 STEP on up Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, made surprise visits promoting two Airmen through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers here, Dec. 13.Tech. Sgt. Daphne Adams, 4th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight chief, was promoted to the rank of master sergeant, and
Dec. 17, 2012 Team Seymour works to prevent sexual assaults Members of the 4th Fighter Wing came together here Dec. 10, for a commander's call to discuss the Air Force's sweeping cultural changes which support the zero tolerance policy against sexual assault.The gathering began with a short video clip depicting real-world cases of sexual assault in the
Dec. 17, 2012 4th FSS and CMS clash for 2012 intramural volleyball championship The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron and 4th Force Support Squadron competed in a six-on-six, best two-out-of three contest to determine the base champion here, Dec. 12.The 4th FSS struck first, winning round one 25 to 20. However, the 4th CMS took the second round with a score of 25 to 19,
Dec. 14, 2012 N.C. Governor and Governor-elect visit 4th FW; highlight strong community partnership North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue and Governor-elect Pat McCrory visited the 4th Fighter Wing Dec. 14 on a tour of military installations across the state in a continuing effort to build and maintain strong community relations. Perdue and McCrory met with base and community leaders to discuss the
Dec. 14, 2012 Sending home baked love to Airmen The Officer and Civilian Spouses Organization conducted an annual cookie drive Dec. 10, for Airmen living in the dorms here to give a bit of cheer during the holidays and thank them for their service. Base members and the local community were encouraged to donate cookies to the drive prior to the