• RAPCON receives $16 million upgrade

    The Radar Approach and Control Center received an extreme makeover as they upgraded their aging radar system to the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System, April 27.If the air traffic control tower is the eyes on the skies, the RAPCON is their heavy duty binoculars. Tasked with the

  • AETC is searching for a few good Airmen

    If you ever wanted the opportunity to recruit sharp individuals into the Air Force as an Air Force Recruiter, mold civilians into Airmen as an Air Force Military Training Instructor, lead transitioning Airmen as a Military Training Leader, or educate Airmen as a Professional Military Education

  • 4th CES brings the green to Wings Over Wayne

    Those who braved the high winds and impending storm to attend the 2011 Wings over Wayne Air Show and Open House were able to visit the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron booth that was full of free Earth Day items designed to send a message to all attendees: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base cares about the

  • SJ aircrews assist in Operation Sea Lion 11-05

    Forty two aircraft from nine military units participated in a large force exercise in the skies over North Carolina to support Operation Sea Lion 11-05, a phase two operational readiness exercise being held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.Participating in the exercise were four F-22A Raptors from the

  • A&FRC offers career assistance to SJ spouses

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center here is helping spouses expand career options through a new, free program.The Nurses Aide program, sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society helps spouses gain experience in the field of nursing for a back-up job, or to eventually become a licensed practical or

  • A Thunderbird Thank You

    I wanted to take this opportunity to say "Thank You!" from the entire Thunderbirds Team to Team Seymour Johnson. Putting on an Air Show is no small task, and the Thunderbirds absolutely cannot execute our mission of representing the pride, precision and professionalism of the nearly 700,000 active

  • 30 selected for Major promotion

    Thirty captains from the 4th Fighter Wing here found out they were selected for promotion to major April 21.Congratulations to the following major selects:Matt Apriceno, 334th Fighter Squadron Steve Baker, 336th Fighter SquadronChris Bonar, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Brian Davis, 4th

  • Protecting the mission one storm at a time

    Preparations for a large-scale event such as the 2011 Wings Over Wayne Air Show and Open House require careful attention to detail. From meticulous scheduling of aerial acts to ensuring Port-a-Johns are plentiful, many aspects may appear "fool-proof." Regardless of extensive, multi-faceted planning,

  • Team Seymour helps dreams come true

    As part of a the Wings Over Wayne Air Show and Open House, more than 50 children and family members received the royal treatment when the 4th Fighter Wing hosted the Make-A-Wish Foundation here April 15.Several members of the 4th FW participated in the day-long event to ensure the children and