• Airmen participate in saving money

    Times are tight and it's no secret that financial concerns have begun to creep into the minds of commanders. The budgetary constraints levied on organizations throughout the 4th Fighter Wing have become frequent topics of conversation in daily meetings at every level.Whether it is about flying,

  • It’s always about the people

    The close of 2011 marked one of the most rewarding years in the 4th Fighter Wing's history.In 2011, Team Seymour earned more than 60 awards: highlights include the best Air Force lodging, dining, civil engineering, contracting and logistics."When they say the 4th FW is the 'crown jewel' of the Air

  • Changes made to UCMJ

    In December 2011, the President signed legislation and an executive order increasing the punishments for service members found guilty of child pornography charges, and providing greater protection for victims of sexual assault under the Uniform Code of Military Justice."By incorporating these

  • Ride safely into the New Year

    In recent years, January was a bad time to talk about motorcycle safety; but the warmer than usual temperatures have allowed many people to ride their motorcycles into the winter. Training is a vital step to safe motorcycle operation and it is mandatory for all military personnel to take an approved

  • 4th LRS earns best fuels management flight in ACC

    Air Combat Command named the 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight the best in the command for 2011.The fuels management flight competed against 13 military and civilian units within it's command, and came out victorious earning it the Drake Award."The fuels management flight

  • Fitness Improvement Training Program making a difference

    Being "Fit to Fight" is every Airman's personal responsibility. At the end of 2011 the 4th Fighter Wing introduced a program for Airmen who need to improve their physical fitness.The Fitness Improvement Training program is a high-impact 90 minute physical training session that pushes Airmen to their

  • 9th AF commander visits SJ

    The 9th Air Force commander made a stop at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for a first-hand look at why the 4th Fighter Wing's motto is "Fourth but First."This was Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells' first visit here. Wells said he was excited to visit the base because of its legacy, history and the hard work

  • F-15E reaches 10K flying hour milestone

    In the early hours of the day, the aircraft parking ramp at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, was alive with activity. Checklists were run, hatches checked, bombs loaded and missions briefed, as the crew chiefs, support units, and flyers of F-15E Strike Eagle #89-0487 achieved a milestone 10,000 flying

  • SJ receives a face lift

    Airmen can expect a lot of changes to happen on base within the coming years.Currently, there are more than 70 construction projects that are worth approximately $127.8 million. Each project has a purpose and will improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families as well as make daily

  • Father-Daughter duo work to restore history

    For Master Sgt. Marty Stanton, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management superintendent, and his daughter, Alicia, restoring pieces of the past is something they both enjoy.Stanton's love for working on cars was established while he was in high school. Unable to afford the equipment for