• EOD takes break for Safety Day

    Safety within the Air Force community is vital, especially for those that work in explosive environments.As directed by the Headquarters of the Air Force, the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) flight here took a step down from normal operations to educate their Airmen

  • Be someone’s angel this year

    For many children, Christmas does not always mean presents piled-up under the tree or a stocking full of treats. This year, Seymour Johnson's Company Grade Officer's Council (CGOC) organized the 2011 Angel Tree program to help bring Christmas to families here.First sergeants seek out names of

  • Parenting never ends

    Searching for ideas to enhance your relationship with your children? The 4th Medical Group (MDG) family advocacy office provides support for all Department of Defense families.The Family Advocacy flight provides education and support services for all parents in the New Parent Support Program. Their

  • SJ ladies learn turkey techniques

    As the familiar smells of a traditional thanksgiving dinner wafted through the air, more than 15 Airmen, spouses and retirees here learned the proper way to cook a Thanksgiving meal at the Butterball University, Nov. 15.The Butterball University, located in Garner, N.C., teaches the basics of proper

  • Giving up can save lives

    Giving up our security blanket or favorite stuffed animal when we were younger was hard, but as we grow older we sometimes forms habits that are equally as challenging to let go."It is important for military members to quit [smoking] because smoking affects everybody," said Tech. Sgt. Celeste

  • Running to save lives

    The physical demands of first responders can be very challenging. Recently, five 4th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters competed in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge to prove they are more than prepared to take on the heat.The Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge is an annual event that

  • Warm hearts sharing warm coats

    It's that time of year again where many become thankful for what they have and give to those less fortunate.Airmen from Seymour Johnson and Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan are hosting the 2011 Coats for Kids drive which allows Airmen, families and the local community to give back, not just to children

  • A bit of a challenge

    Have you ever thought about who might greet you first if you were a returning prisoner of war (POW)? After a POW is recovered, one of the first support personnel the returnee would meet is a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) psychologist who assists in easing them back into life and