• Shooting for excellence

    The Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection team arrived here, Feb. 7. The team, from Langley AFB, Va., inspects all lead major commands to ensure each unit meets requirements listed in their specific Air Force Instructions. The LCAP began Oct. 1, 2009, born out of Logistics

  • A piece of history

    In January 24, 1961, a B-52G Stratofortress bomber suffered structural failure in mid-air and crashed 12 miles north of here near Faro, N.C. During descent, two nuclear-weapons separated from the aircraft. One bomb parachute deployed receiving little impact damage as it landed in a nearby tree. The

  • AFA kicks off annual campaign

    The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has began with this year's Air Force wide goal to raise more than $6.3 million for active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and their dependents including surviving spouses."The Air Force Assistance Fund is a great way for people to give back," said Master Sgt.

  • Airman's Task Force stands up at SJ

     A new team on base is looking to shed light on some of the issues and challenges Seymour Johnson Airmen face on a daily basis. The team, referred to as the Airman's Task Force, is hoping to find reasonable solutions to some of these challenges.The ATF is led by Lt. Col. Daniel T. Naughton and is

  • 4th FW leadership recognizes outstanding performers

    Members of the 4th Fighter Wing gathered to honor their teammates who excelled throughout the year during the base's annual awards banquet Feb. 5. Those recognized during the ceremony ranged from first term Airmen to those who retired from active-duty and accepted civilian jobs on the base. The

  • SJ Library talks current issues

    The 4th Fighter Wing library staff is hosting events during February to help the base community increase their understanding of ongoing issues in Southwest Asia. These activities have been coordinated in conjunction with two programs in the Goldsboro community, Wayne County Reads and a Wayne

  • SNCO groups donate gaming system to SRC

    The Top III and the Chiefs Group donated an X-Box 360 and several games for the system to the Solid Rock Café Feb. 3.The café, located in the same building as the Southern Eagle Dining Facility, is place for Airmen to relax, meet with friends and enjoy free entertainment.The SRC has a gaming room

  • Airman returns to duty after severe illness

    After a long and difficult recovery from a rare disease, an aircrew flight equipment technician rejoined his squadron here Jan. 26.Senior Airman Colton Brown, with the 4th Operations Support Squadron, is a walking example of the fighting spirit, as he recovered from a disease that almost took his

  • SJ exceeds CFC goal by more than $26,000

    Members of the 4th Fighter Wing showed their giving spirit as the Seymour Johnson community raised $216,552 for the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign drive.The goal for the year was to raise $190,000, said Capt. Michael Ahl, assistant staff judge advocate and the company grade officer representative

  • Airmen step up to help area students

    An air traffic controller here decided to take action after learning from a co-worker that some area elementary students were not able to thoroughly enjoy their recess time because they did not have a good pair of sneakers."I heard Mr. [Jerald] Hatcher talking about some children at his wife's