• Students visit SJ; say JROTC changes lives

    When poor performing students make their own decision to change, they quickly learn anything they want is within their reach. More than 70 students from North Edgecombe County High School Army JROTC visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to experience Air Force life and its careers Sept. 17. These

  • SJ Airmen prepare for upcoming ORI

    The most recent 4th Fighter Wing Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior 10-6, testing the wing's preparation and mobilization from peacetime readiness into a wartime posture on short notice, wrapped up Sept. 21.The objective of this ORE is for every participating unit in the wing to

  • Military spouse, financial expert shares tips with SJ community

    Ellie Kay, a best-selling author of 14 books, a financial expert featured on ABCs "Good Money" and an Air Force spouse, provided two free seminars here to reveal ways to save money and stay sane as a military spouse.More than 100 military members and spouses attended the event held on Sept. 17. The

  • Getting Your Flu Shot

    Flu season is here once again, and this year patients will only require one shot; not the two separate doses needed last year to protect against seasonal influenza and H1N1. Although the 4th Medical Group's Immunizations Clinic has not received all of its flu vaccines, they will be here soon. In

  • 334th FS celebrates wing's heritage, 70th anniversary

    Current and former Eagle pilots, weapon systems officers and their families gathered to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the 4th Fighter Wing and 334th Fighter Squadron on Sept. 17. Guests of honor at the celebration included two former 334th Fighter Squadron commanders, retired Brig. Gen.

  • SJ community pauses to remember POW/MIAs

    The 4th Fighter Wing honored the sacrifices of former prisoners of war, those missing in action and their families during a POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony here Sept. 17. Retired Col. Jack Van Loan, who spent six years as a POW during the Vietnam War, served as the event's guest speaker. He spoke

  • AF entertainment launches talent search

    In an effort to find the top talent in the Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Services, Entertainment Branch launched its new Worldwide Talent Search. Vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, and non-musical talent such as comedians, dramatists and magicians are all encouraged to submit an application

  • Officials to launch 2010 AF Climate Survey

    This fall, the Air Force will conduct the 2010 Air Force Climate Survey. The survey, administered every two years, is designed to give commanders candid feedback from their people on issues that impact unit effectiveness. The survey is strictly voluntary and completely anonymous. Every member is

  • Inn staff earns AF-level recognition

    Excitement and a sense of satisfaction filled the air when the Southern Pines Inn staff received the news that they earned the small base category Air Force-level Innkeeper of the Year award Sept. 10."I was in tears," said Master Sgt. Linda Meza-Romero, Southern Pines Inn assistant manager. "This is