April 5, 2010 Natural resources: protecting animals, historic sites part of AF mission Natural resource management plays a pivotal role in the daily operations at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The Dare County Bombing Range, nearly a three-hour drive from Seymour Johnson AFB, is essential to the base's natural resource program. The range, located in Dare County, N.C., consists of
April 5, 2010 Make energy a consideration in all we do The goal for the Air Force in 2010 is to make energy a consideration in all we do. From the President of the United States to every Airman, energy conservation is consistently recognized as crucial to continual mission accomplishment. Facilities that use less energy means more funds can go toward
April 5, 2010 Storm water management protects everyone As storm-water flows over driveways, lawns and sidewalks, it picks up pollutants such as debris, pet wastes, chemicals and dirt. It can then flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland or coastal water system. Water entering a storm sewer system does not get treated
April 1, 2010 Doherty assumes command of 4th FW Col. Patrick Doherty assumed command of the 4th Fighter Wing from Col. Mark Kelly during a change-of-command ceremony here at Heritage Park today. Ninth Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. William Holland presided over the ceremony."Colonel Doherty will be taking command of this unparallel wing today and
April 1, 2010 Practice makes perfect Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing participated in a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise March 29-30. The exercise tested the base's preparation and mobilization from peacetime readiness into a wartime posture on short notice.During the Phase I, Airmen and units prepare items for deployment such as
April 1, 2010 Milestones Congratulations to the following Airman and units who were recently recognized for their outstanding performance:Air Force Chaplain Corps Annual Award Category B Chaplain AssistantTech. Sgt. Wayne Foster, 4th Fighter Wing Chaplain's OfficeACC Innkeeper of the Year4th Force Support Squadron Southern
April 1, 2010 SJ captures AF-level environmental award The efforts of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base community to reduce its environmental impact have paid off earning the 4th Fighter Wing the 2009 U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas D. White Environmental Quality Award.Air Force officials present this award to the installation with the best or most improved
April 1, 2010 Eggs anyone? The 4th Fighter Wing Airman & Family Readiness Center hosted an Easter egg hunt on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 27. Children participated in the hunt based on their age group, 1 through 3 year olds began the event with their parent's help. There was also a cakewalk, where each winner
March 30, 2010 SJAFB kicks off AFAF campaign The 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign began March 29 and runs through May 7. Last year, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base gave $87,141 and its servicemembers and family members received back $424,000 in assistance in the form of interest-free loans, grants and scholarships. "The 2010 SJAFB AFAF
March 30, 2010 CBRNE Challenge The Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Challenge provides training and orientation to bioenvironmental, laboratory, and civil engineer emergency management personnel. The challenge teaches them to use all available homestation response, specializing in CBRNE detection, identification