June 14, 2010 SJ children have opportunity to compete in IronKids Triathlon Series IronKids is now offering a military division at its national triathlon series events in the United States. IronKids is a global series with 12 triathlon races in the U.S. and more than 15 triathlon, running and aquathon events throughout Europe and Asia-Pacific. Participants ranging in age from 6 to
June 10, 2010 Load crews crucial to sortie regeneration As part of the 4th Fighter Wing's Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise, load teams from the various aircraft maintenance units were tasked with arming F-15E Strike Eagles for combat, while adhering to a strict timetable. For the ORE, Airmen must generate a specific number of aircraft for aircrews
June 10, 2010 Cargo, personnel process the line during Phase I ORE It goes without saying that a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise involves a lot of sweat, hard work and long hours. Airmen assigned to the cargo movement and personnel deployment functions here are familiar with all three, working around the clock to ensure pallets of cargo and chalks of
June 7, 2010 Team Little Guy embarks on trek to raise funds for Hope for the Warriors A group of credit union cyclists will begin a three-day odyssey through eastern North Carolina June 17. The ride, which kicks off at Fort Bragg also marks the end of a $100,000 fundraising campaign by credit unions that will benefit severely injured military members and their families. Hope for the
June 7, 2010 Air Force Reserve gains people, moves planes Air Force Reserve Command will gain more people and move aircraft as part of a proposed force structure realignment announced by the Air Force May 11.The fiscal 2011 realignment will affect some 1,300 positions in the command with increases in security forces, civil engineering and RED HORSE
June 3, 2010 Live to play, play to live: The Critical Days of Summer are upon us The summer heat is here and Airmen are ready to play hard after being cooped up all winter long.The Critical Days of Summer safety campaign is in full swing until Sept. 7 to make Airmen aware of the risks summer activities tend to bring. This year's theme is "Live to Play, Play to Live.""The
June 3, 2010 Airman dedicates nearly 60 years to AF In the military people constantly come and go, few faces at a base remain the same as the years pass.Elmer Bryans is an exception to this norm; he spent nearly 60 years serving the Air Force community. While on active duty he served as a communications operations superintendent.In 2004 he started up
June 3, 2010 Symphony entertains SJ community Some adults merely tapped their toes in time with the beat while others danced with their children as an Army sergeant belted out ballads backed by the North Carolina Symphony here June 1.The North Carolina Symphony kicked off their Red, White & Blue Tour with a free performance at Seymour Johnson
June 2, 2010 Milestones Congratulations to the following Airmen and volunteers who were recently recognized for their outstanding performance:4th Fighter Wing 2010 Lance P. Sijan nomineesMaj. Barton Kenerson, 4th Component Maintenance SquadronCapt. Andrew Rollins, 4th Operations GroupMaster Sgt. Tonya Darner, 4th Force