Oct. 28, 2010 Airman close to death, wingman stays by his side What started as a stomach complaint one month ago while deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, turned into an emergency medevac for a Seymour Johnson Airman. Shortly after doctors at JBB found fluid in Senior Airman Colton Brown's lungs, drainage tubes were placed, and he continued fighting for his
Oct. 28, 2010 Silver Hawks deploy for Iron Curtain At the end of a busy workday, 50 Airmen are instructed to rally for a brief; the 4th Operations Support Squadron has just been tasked with a deployment order to an unknown location. Is this just another exercise or is Iron Curtain for real? The 4th OSS is no stranger to rapid mobilization in support
Oct. 28, 2010 Team Seymour weathers the Phase 1 ORI, stays ready! The 4th Fighter Wing Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection testing the wing's preparation and mobilization from peacetime readiness into a wartime posture on short notice, wrapped up, Oct. 26.Even through a downpour of heavy winds and rain, Seymour Johnson Airmen pushed through the inspection,
Oct. 19, 2010 F-15E jet tester saves time, money The 4th Maintenance Group is responsible for maintaining the oldest F-15E Strike Eagles in the Air Force. Because this aging fleet is a primary concern for the Air Force, aircraft maintainers take a close look at how to keep the jets safe for flight. Maintainers find that electrical malfunctions of
Oct. 14, 2010 Speak today, shape tomorrow Air Force leaders are seeking out the opinions, thoughts and concerns, both good and bad, of Airmen through the 2010 Air Force Climate Survey.Those selected to participate in the survey have received an individual e-mail invitation with a Web link to the survey. Participants have until Nov. 28 to
Oct. 14, 2010 Congratulations Team Seymour Airmen Leadership School graduates A graduation ceremony for the CMSAF James C. Binnicker Airman Leadership School, Class 2010-G, was held on base Sep. 30. Staff Sgt. Juan Meneses of the 4th Operations Group received the John L. Levitow Distinguished Graduate Award. Senior Airman David Stockinger of the 4th Maintenance Group received
Oct. 12, 2010 TOPS IN BLUE to entertain SJ community NEW LOCATION FOR TOPS IN BLUETOPS IN BLUE, the premier entertainment showcase of the U. S. Air Force will perform a free musical production, Nov. 11 at the Paramount Theater, downtown Goldsboro. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Active duty will have priority entrance
Oct. 12, 2010 CFC offers chance to aid favorite charities The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign has begun, providing members of the Seymour Johnson community the chance to conveniently donate to numerous charities."The Seymour Johnson goal this year is to raise $190,000," said Capt. Michael Ahl, 4th Fighter Wing CFC project officer. "We can't meet our goal
Oct. 7, 2010 Operation Backpack, huge success This year Team Seymour contributed $3,249.94 in donations and school supplies to many students in Wayne County."Our mission is to surround students with community support, empowering them to achieve in school and life," said Mrs. Sudie Davis, Wayne County Communities in Schools (CIS) executive
Oct. 5, 2010 Pittsburg Reservist trains at SJ AFB SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- In order to expand their knowledge base, sometimes Airmen have to search beyond traditional avenues to find training opportunities. When Maj. Nicole Santoro relocated to the Goldsboro area, she realized Seymour Johnson AFB could offer a unique training