June 30, 2010 Training to honor with dignity Airmen on the base Honor Guard program serve as the face of the Air Force at events on and off-base.Airmen selected to serve on the Honor Guard here must complete the Base Honor Guard Training Program to learn how to properly perform ceremonies. The program provides detailed instructions on key
June 30, 2010 STARBASE launches student's interest in math, science After spending a week immersed in the technical and flashy sides of math and science, a group of 60 area students became the 19th class to graduate the base's Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration program June 25.The fifth graders who participated in the
June 29, 2010 July ORE preparation heats up The next 4th Fighter Wing Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise, Coronet Warrior 10-04, kicks-off July 19.The exercise will test the preparation and mobilization capabilities of Airmen and Department of Defense employees from across the wing to transition from peacetime readiness into a wartime
June 29, 2010 EOD technician earns Bronze Star Medal Staff Sgt. Matthew Cooper earned a Bronze Star Medal for his service in a combat zone while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as an explosive ordnance disposal team leader. While deployed to forward operating base Altimur, he was directly responsible for leading EOD operations for a
June 29, 2010 Donate blood, save a life The Armed Services Blood Program provides quality blood products and services worldwide for servicemembers during times of peace and war. More than 90 percent of all donations collected by the ASBP go to servicemembers injured while supporting operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Blood not used to
June 25, 2010 Goldsboro community members thank SJ Airmen The smell of funnel cakes and hot dogs hung in the air as musicians belted out the latest contemporary Christian rock songs during a Family Appreciation Day event at Debden Park June 19.The event ,hosted by Whitley Church and The Bridge, was a free day of family entertainment for the Seymour Johnson
June 25, 2010 SJ Airmen impress COMACC The commander of Air Combat Command made a stop here June 16-17 to witness firsthand what Seymour Johnson Airmen bring to the fight."Thanks for the opportunity to visit and see all the great things our Airmen are doing at Seymour Johnson," said Gen. William M. Fraser III. "I've been extremely
June 24, 2010 Ammo flight blows-up competition at Softball Tournament The intramural softball season wrapped up at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base with a three game tournament here June 21. Airmen from various career fields gathered at the fitness center softball field to compete in the Eagles Grand Slam Jamboree Softball Tournament. The final four teams included the
June 22, 2010 Local youths take off with STARBASE Summer vacation does not mean it is time to sit in front of the TV and turn into a couch potato - in fact, for students participating in the Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration program it means a week-long immersion into science and math studies. Through
June 18, 2010 4th OSS captures facility recognition award The hard work Airman and civilians in the 4th Operations Support Squadron put into maintaining their building paid off when they earned the facility recognition quarterly award. The 4th OSS received $2,500 to use toward self-help projects and facility upgrades, and a travelling trophy. The program