• "Flying Scarfs"

    Four Airmen from the 355 Fighter Squadron were recognized for their outstanding volunteer service April 18.While conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, U.S. Air Force Captains Ryan Bodenheimer, Joshua Carroll, Jonathan Hudgins and Joseph Stenger distinguished

  • Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month

    SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. - During the month of April Airmen of the 4th Fighter Wing celebrate National Alcohol Awareness.Alcohol awareness month has been sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence since 1987 and began as a way to inform the American public about

  • Present teaching the future

    Cadets from seven colleges throughout North Carolina gathered here, April 14, for a field training preparation exercise where they participated in activities to develop leadership skills and enhance their military knowledge.A total of 81 sophomore cadets arrived here for 24 hours of training; they

  • Strike Eagle Extreme, Airborne

    Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing came together to honor their heritage by launching nearly 70 F-15E Strike Eagles in a Turkey Shoot training mission April 16. The nearly 70 Strike Eagles took off from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. heading to bombing ranges across North Carolina to destroy

  • A flight to remember

    4/13/2012 -- SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. - Twenty-eight cadets received a unique treat, they were able to view North Carolina from the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker April 12.Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from North Henderson High School, East Henderson High School, North Davidson High

  • 4th AMXS Airmen prepare for Turkey Shoot

    In remembrance of 4th Fighter Wing history made in World War II, Airmen from the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepared to launch 70 F-15E Strike Eagles for a training mission to eliminate more than 1,000 targets on bombing ranges across North Carolina, April 16. If asked what extra work they

  • Strike Eagle Extreme; Nearly 70 F-15Es take to sky

    Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing came together to honor their heritage by launching nearly 70 F-15E Strike Eagles in a Turkey Shoot training mission April 16. The nearly 70 Strike Eagles taxied one after the next simultaneously down the base flightline before heading to bombing ranges across North

  • Shooter's ready, fire!

    Airmen of the 4th Fighter Wing participated in a combat arms training and maintenance course at Howell Woods Firing Range in Smithfield, N.C., April 10, 2012. Team Seymour was granted permission by Johnston Community College to utilize their range until the base's firing range is operational.The

  • Handling munitions

    There is a small group of Airmen at the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron who are responsible for ensuring munitions are able to be loaded on the F-15E Strike Eagles. These Airmen are responsible for conducting quality assurance checks and maintaining the base's 238 munitions trailers. Munitions

  • Fort Fisher renovations continue

    A popular area military vacation spot is currently receiving additional upgrades to its facilities.The mobile home units, campground sites, cottages and common areas at Fort Fisher, located approximately two hours away, are receiving renovations."These upgrades will provide a better quality of life