Feb. 15, 2011 SJ Airman among those selected for Tops In Blue Air Force Services Agency officials here recently announced the names of 34 Airmen selected for the 2011 Tops In Blue tour. In December 2010, 73 Airmen competed as singers, dancers, musicians and technicians for Tops In Blue slots during the annual Air Force Worldwide Talent Search at Lackland Air
Feb. 14, 2011 SJ prepares for Thunderbirds Preparation for this spring's "Wings Over Wayne" air show and open house are in full swing as the event schedule becomes finalized, and the months leading up to the big weekend quickly slip away.As part of the pre-show preparation Thunderbird pilot, Capt. Kristin Hubbard, visited Seymour Johnson Air
Feb. 11, 2011 Select SFS functions relocate to fire department In an effort to streamline operations and provide 4th Security Forces Squadron customers better service, the base defense and emergency services operations have merged into the Emergency Control Center.The ECC, now located in the 4th Fighter Wing fire station, provides the base's first-responders
Feb. 10, 2011 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
Feb. 10, 2011 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
Feb. 10, 2011 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.
Feb. 10, 2011 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
Feb. 9, 2011 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
Feb. 9, 2011 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
Feb. 3, 2011 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