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
Feb. 2, 2011 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
Feb. 2, 2011 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
Feb. 2, 2011 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
Feb. 1, 2011 F-15E pilot selected to receive Jabara Award An F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and 2004 graduate of the Air Force Academy was selected Jan. 25 to receive the 2011 Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship.Capt. Michael Polidor, a member of Air Force Global Strike Command, distinguished himself through heroic actions in an Operation Enduring Freedom
Jan. 31, 2011 Navy, AF Academy baseball teams square off in Kinston The first ever "Freedom Classic" takes place at Historic Grainger Stadium Feb. 25-27. The Freedom Classic brings college baseball back to the Historic Grainger Stadium as the Naval Academy and Air Force Academy battle in a three game series."We are inviting all of Eastern North Carolina to honor and