June 23, 2011 123 SJ Airmen selected for technical sergeant Approximately 123 Airmen here were selected for promotion to technical sergeant June 23.Throughout the Air Force, the average score for those selected was 320.48, with an average time in grade of 5.55 years and an average time in service of 10.61 years.Congratulations to this year's selectees:4th
June 23, 2011 STARBASE inspiring youth 20 years later Inspiring youth to learn about science and math is always a challenge for parents and teachers. Twenty years ago, founders of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE) program launched an educational program
June 23, 2011 AF announces criteria for basing of MQ-1/9 ground control stations Air Force officials have released the criteria for basing of the regular Air Force MQ-1/9 remote split operations ground control stations.The basing criteria, announced June 22, were approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force and include factors such as mission requirements,
June 16, 2011 Seymour Johnson AFB privatizes base housing Providing safe, affordable, quality housing for Air Force families remains a top priority for leadership at Seymour Johnson. Housing privatization embraces the sense of community, support, and culture to sustain our military housing families throughout their career. On June 9, senior leaders from
June 15, 2011 334th AMU crew chiefs assist in storm clean-up When disasters happen somewhere, many times, people are so far away from it that they cannot understand the scope of the situation. At Seymour Johnson however, the storm hit too close to home to ignore.Several Airman from the 334tth Aircraft Maintenance Unit decided not to be onlookers when they saw
June 15, 2011 Life saving equipment It's a bird!.....It's a plane!.....no it's a parachuting pilot!"It's [job] satisfying and rewarding when people come home," said Senior Airman Kevin Boyne, 4th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman. Airmen of the 336th aircrew flight equipment shop inspect and maintain life
June 15, 2011 Save a million, call AFREP With today's federal budget cuts, saving money is a priority in the 4th Fighter Wing. The 4th Maintenance Group has taken the lead, as the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) Office here saved the 4th FW a total of $4.9 million throughout fiscal year 2010. The AFREP team uses innovative
June 9, 2011 More than meets the eye Instructors, is the line ready? The line is READY! FIRE! Certified 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance (CATM) instructors are contributing to the war by preparing Team Seymour in weaponry. Combat Arms does more than just teach Airmen to shoot, said Staff. Sgt. Charles
June 9, 2011 Airmen dive into their history Airmen from Seymour Johnson visited the Nation's Capital to represent the 4th Fighter Wing as the Air Force Historical Foundation honored the wing with the inaugural James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle Award at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 2. Wing leadership and the Airman's Task Force