• 335th FS pilot, WSO receive DFCs

    Two 335th Fighter Squadron Chiefs were formally recognized for their support of ground troops while deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, with Distinguished Flying Cross Medals April 9.Only those who differentiate themselves from their peers through heroism or extraordinary achievements during

  • New Air Force legal assistance Web site

    The Air Force JAG Corps unveiled the new Air Force Legal Assistance Web site Feb. 1. The site is open to active duty and reserve component members, retirees, and their dependents from the comfort of their homes without the need of a common access card. Many clients visit a legal office to obtain a

  • Indians start new season

    The Kinston Indians' season opener took place at the Grainger Stadium here April 8, 2010. The Indians are the advanced Class-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team played their first game against the Winston-Salem Dash, the advanced Class-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Staff Sgt.

  • 4th MXG deputy receives Bronze Star

    A Bronze Star Medal presentation is not something that happens every day. Only those who perform great acts of bravery, merit or meritorious service earn the medal. Lt. Col. Neil Allen, 4th Maintenance Group deputy commander, now stands among the select few authorized to wear this medal, after a

  • Fueling the mission

    The 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron's fuels technicians provide the life blood for the base's F-15E Strike Eagles and KC-135 Stratotankers. The fuels technicians pass a lot of gas, they pump 885,000 gallons of fuel a week and 46 million gallons a year. The Strike Eagle holds 3,200 gallons of fuel

  • State cell sets example

    The latest operational readiness exercise here has brought another wave of exceptional 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performers. "Thank you for the tremendous effort put forth for our recent ORE," said Col. Joe Diana, 4th Maintenance Group commander. "We had significant improvements over our

  • Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation ceremony

    Members of the Wayne County for Children Council and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Child Development Center gathered in downtown Goldsboro to attend the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation ceremony April 6. Goldsboro Mayor Alphonzo King opened the ceremony and authorized the Child Abuse

  • Fort Fisher, your affordable vacation

    To avoid expensive contractors, Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base volunteered their time to help replace siding on cottages here, April 7. "This was a great Team Seymour effort to care for base assets" said Lt. Col. Debra Lovette, 4th Force Support Squadron commander. All funds raised by

  • Southern Pines Inn takes home ACC award

    The Southern Pines Inn staff proved attention to detail pays off when they captured the 2009 Air Combat Command Innkeeper Award in the small base category. "The staff works very hard to provide the best customer service possible," said Charles Wilson, Southern Pines Inn lodging manager. "This

  • Gates Says TRICARE Won't Be Affected By Healthcare Reform

    Servicemembers and retirees enrolled in one of the several forms of TRICARE won't have to buy additional health insurance and won't see a change in their healthcare coverage in the near future, according to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed