March 10, 2011 How to control your medical readiness Medical readiness is vital to all service members, and there is a new program available that allows Airmen to view their entire medical status online.The newly implemented Aeromedical Services Information Management System program allows Airmen to take control of their medical readiness by listing
March 10, 2011 Airman brings home fallen servicemembers An aircrew flight equipment technician here took part in an ongoing operation to account for American servicemembers lost in past U.S. conflicts.Tech. Sgt. Alvin Edmonds, non-commissioned officer in charge of the aircrew flight equipment section of the 333rd Fighter Squadron, served as a team member
March 10, 2011 Prowler Patriots Welcome First USAF Aircrew The Vagron 140 Patriots of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., Prowler squadron are welcoming their first U.S. Air Force aircrew member and former member of Seymour Johnson to their squadron. Captain Alain "Pedro" Martinez will be the first weapons system officer to earn the title of an
March 9, 2011 Resiliency: The key to overcoming everyday life stressors Have you ever overreacted to a situation, been so stressed out that you were unable to redirect your train of thought or jumped down your Airman's, spouse's or friend's throat for no reason?The Seymour Johnson Resiliency Course offers the base community an opportunity to understand why these
March 3, 2011 SJAFB announces two more bands to perform during Wings Over Wayne Free concerts by The Garage Boys band and The North Carolina Revelers Orchestra have been added to the Wings Over Wayne community appreciation open house line-up April 16-17. The free event will also feature performances by the Thunderbirds, the Army's Golden Knights and Seymour Johnson's F-15E
March 2, 2011 Tax Center staff ready to help customers Tax season is upon us! Volunteers from the 4th Fighter Wing is again providing free tax help, to include electronic filing, for active-duty, retired, National Guard and Reserve members serving under Title 10 U.S.C. and their families. Although the concept of filing federal or state income taxes can
March 2, 2011 Help children eat the right colors The American Dietetic Association celebrates National Nutrition Month every year in March. This year's theme is "Eat Right With Color," which builds on the 2010 theme of "Nutrition From the Ground Up". Parents should ensure their children are getting all of the nutrients needed for optimal growth
March 2, 2011 SJ participates in Patient Safety week Patient Safety Awareness Week is part of a national education and awareness campaign sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation. This annual event takes place March 6-12. It promotes improving and sustaining patient safety. This year's theme, "Are you In? Commit to Safe Health Care,"
March 2, 2011 Seymour Johnson celebrate Mardi Gras The 4th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron hosted a Mardi Gras Celebration, here Feb. 25. The festivities included a cajun chicken cookoff, "Catch the beads" parade and a masquerade party.Starting off the day was a cajun chicken cook-off in which the basic supplies were provided for the
Feb. 24, 2011 SJ ladies get a lesson in self defense Several women of the 4th Fighter Wing may be standing a bit taller as they walk around the base after attending a self defense course taught by a martial arts instructor here Feb. 22.The Women's Basic Self Defense course, taught by 1st Lt. Bryan Meyer, a maintenance officer and martial arts