• 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

  • New traffic protocol in place

    Airmen should be aware of the new regulations in place concerning traffic violations for incidents both on and off base.Recently, 4th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Patrick Doherty, signed Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Instruction (SJAFBI) 31-218, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. SJAFBI 31-218 is

  • Town hall meeting gives single Airmen a voice

    Ideas such as a disk golf league and a new scrolling marquee for dorm residents were discussed during a town hall meeting held for single airmen here, Nov. 9.Airmen from around the base were able to voice their opinions on how to use more than $17K, which is a grant from Air Combat Command as part

  • CFC 2011 wraps up

    The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is coming to an end on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. "The mission of the CFC is to promote and support humanity through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the

  • Airmen make seasons brighter for local community

    Members of the Air Terminal Operations, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron hope to make the holidays brighter for members of the local community by hosting a clothing and food drive during the month of November. The drive will benefit residents of the Fordham House, a non-profit organization that