• SJ cops in first solo AF ground base defense attack since Vietnam

    For the first time since the Vietnam War, Air Force Security Forces members on the ground solely defended a base from attack in May of 2010. Fourteen of those Airmen were members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron, just recently back from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. "I was driving the

  • Yellow Ribbon Dining takes on new life

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center staff are shaking up the Yellow Ribbon Dining program in the coming year. "We are changing things up for 2011. We will be having a monthly Yellow Ribbon event," said Master Sgt. Andrea Schaub, A&FRC readiness NCO. The Yellow Ribbon Dining, which takes place three

  • Cookie drive spreads holiday cheer in SJ dorms

    Dorm residents received a sweet surprise from members of both Officers and Enlisted Wives Clubs, as they delivered cookies to the Airmen during their annual cookie drive Dec. 9, 2010. To reach out to Airmen who live in the dorms and let them know they are not alone this holiday season, the OSC and

  • Arts council hosts free collage project

    The Arts Council of Wayne County is hosting a free "My Military Life Time Capsule Art Workshop" with Robert Jones for active-duty military families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 8. "This free art workshop is for military families and is recommended for families with children ages 5-18," said Becca

  • Taser training shocks SFS Airmen into the New Year

    Airmen from the 4th Security Forces Squadron got the shock of their life as they received a day full of taser training including several live demonstrations on the power of the non-lethal weapon.Several Security Forces Airmen participated in a "voluntary exposure," exercise, where they received a

  • 4th FSS tramples competition with Hennessy award win

    For the first time in the history, the 4th Force Support Squadron food service specialists at both the Southern Eagle Dining Facility and the Flight Kitchen were awarded the 2010 Air Combat Command John L. Hennessy Award winners, Nov. 17.The Hoover Commission created The Hennessy Award as a way to

  • Thunderbirds to perform during Wings Over Wayne

    The 4th Fighter Wing will open its gates to the general public on April 16-17 for a two-day community appreciation open house, the Wings Over Wayne Air Show.The free event will feature performances by the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds. There will be ample

  • Don't let your holidays go up in smoke

    The 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Services Flight demonstrated how dangerous a dry Christmas tree can be Dec. 3 at the Base Exchange.Many firefighters were on hand as they set up a Christmas tree that had not been watered on a stand and sparked a small flame, simulating the heat that Christmas

  • Christmas spirit hits SJ

    The base community came out in full force despite the cold weather to watch the lighting of the Seymour Johnson Christmas tree and to meet with the event's special guest, Santa Claus, Dec. 6. The night's festivities included entertainment by the Singing Stripes, local elementary students, a martial