June 17, 2010 AF officials release names of technical sergeant selects A total of 129 staff sergeants here received news of their selection for promotion to technical sergeant June 17.Air Force officials selected 20.85 percent of eligible staff sergeants for promotion. The average score for those selected was 317.63, with an average time in grade of 5.65 years and an
June 17, 2010 Family Appreciation Day means free food, entertainment The Whitley Church and The Bridge, along with 4th Fighter Wing Chapel are hosting a day of free family entertainment to show their appreciation to the Seymour Johnson community from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19 at Debden Park."Come out and enjoy free food, wonderful entertainment and great activities
June 17, 2010 Military, civilian task forces prepare for active hurricane season Emergency response to natural disasters and major incidents remain a top priority for the Central Carolina Military-Civilian Task Force for Emergency Response at Fort Bragg. Representatives from Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and neighboring counties met at the
June 16, 2010 19 aircrew members graduate B Course training After spending nearly two years in training, the newest class of F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems operators are ready to report to their first permanent duty station. The 334th Fighter Squadron turned 19 fully-qualified Strike Eagle aircrew members over to the Air Force when the Basic
June 15, 2010 EO celebrates multicultural awareness with run The 4th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity Office hosted a Multicultural Day 2-mile run/walk June 11."The goal of this event was to help people think 'outside the box' about Equal Opportunity and Multiculturalism," said Senior Master Sgt. Carmia Basker, 4th FW EO deputy director. "Every year we
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