May 19, 2011 Occupancy sensors – using technology to save energy "Remember to turn off the lights when you leave!" For some, this simple reminder is an easy habit to develop. For others, this incessant reminder rings of reprimands from parents during childhood or teenage years. While it can be very easy to remember to conserve electricity when paying for the
May 19, 2011 Summer adventures call for summer safety It's that time of year again. Air Force leaders are launching their massive 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign to stress the importance of practicing safety during all things related to summer activities. "With increased activities comes increased risk," said Staff Sgt. David Almy, 4th Fighter
May 19, 2011 Team Seymour improves relationship skills Dr. Gary Chapman, a world renowned pastor, speaker and author spoke to base personnel May 17, 2011, about ways to improve, enhance and possibly save their relationship.Dr. Chapman spoke on topics found in three of his books: Five Signs of a Healthy Family, Love as a Way of Life and How to Get Your
May 19, 2011 94 Technical Sergeants earn promotion Air Force officials selected 6,618 of 19,538 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 33.87 percent.The average score for those selected was 335.21, with an average time in grade of 4.58 years and an average time in service of 15.91 years. The average
May 17, 2011 Air Force Selects a Private Owner to Privatize Housing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base The Air Force has selected Picerne Military Housing of East Greenwich, R.I., to manage the housing here. The project is part of the six-base Continental Group Housing Privatization Project and includes McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Edwards AFB, Calif., Eglin AFB, Fla., Hurlburt AFB, Fla., and
May 12, 2011 Don’t settle for a boring 2011 summer As the summer months approach, many Airmen and families begin to plan trips to destinations all over the United States and other countries as well. At Seymour Johnson, one does not have to travel too far for a good time.Centrally located about an hour and a half away from the Atlantic Coast,
May 12, 2011 Building homes for families It is not about just earning a performance report bullet when Airmen and their families donate time to build houses helping others overcome hurdles in their lives.Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew Pak gathered a group of Team Seymour Airmen and dependents to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit
May 12, 2011 SJ recognizes 2010 maintenance professionals of the year The 2010 Maj. Gen. Jerry Rogers Maintenance Professional of the Year Award Banquet took place here May 6 to recognize the best Airmen of the 4th Maintenance Group.The award is given to 10 Airmen throughout the 4th MXG who have made exceptional contributions to mission readiness throughout the year
May 11, 2011 SJ Airman takes the cake in ACC for Hennessy Traveler award A little sugar and a little spice make everything nice - especially for a food services Airman here whose baking skills landed her a trip to California as the Air Combat Command Hennessy Traveler.Airman 1st Class Precious Avent, 4th Force Support Squadron food services journeyman, earned the
May 10, 2011 Author, relationship expert comes back to SJ A world-renowned author who has become a common stay on the New York Times Best Seller List will hold a free seminar to share his expertise on relationships with the base community here May 17. Dr. Gary Chapman, author of "The Five Love Languages," will speak about the five signs of a healthy