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
March 26, 2010 Bomb builders The 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance technicians provide a service that, if not done correctly, could end in an explosion - they build bombs.These 4th EMS Airmen constantly hone their skills building training bombs to ensure when they must provide support in the area of
March 24, 2010 SJAFB sponsors Project Wounded Warrior half marathon, 10k races For those who have considered running a marathon but thought it was too far, here is your chance to run half of one; or better yet a quarter of one, while supporting a good cause. The 4th Force Support Squadron fitness staff on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is joining forces with the Wounded
March 24, 2010 5 earn promotion to colonel Congratulations to the following lieutenant colonels from Seymour Johnson selected for promotion to colonel: Neil Allen, 4th Maintenance GroupBrian Beers, 4th Maintenance GroupGabriel Green, 333rd Fighter SquadronWayne Straw, 4th Operations GroupWilliam Uptmor, 911th Air Refueling SquadronA
March 24, 2010 Local Piggly Wiggly donates to Seymour Johnson Several members of the Goldsboro community donated $1 each at the Lionel Street Piggly Wiggly to show their support for Airmen serving at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.Piggly Wiggly employees Connie Ellis, scanning coordinator, and Billy Anderson, store manager, presented a $610 check to Tech.
March 24, 2010 Dorm life The dormitories on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., house single senior Airmen and below. Dormitory living helps provide Airmen a sense of responsibility and individuality, while at the same time introducing them to life on their own. All dorms are within walking distance of base amenities to
March 24, 2010 Base fire department trains local emergency responders Members of the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services flight invited the Goldsboro Fire Department to learn about the mission of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., the aircraft flown here and to receive specialized fire training.Aircraft familiarization training provides local