March 8, 2010 9th AF recognizes outstanding performers The 4th Fighter Wing hosted the 9th Air Force Outstanding Performers of the Year banquet here March 5.The 9th AF includes units from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Langley AFB, Va., Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., Eglin AFB, Fla., Moody AFB, Ga., and Robins AFB, Ga.The 2009 OPY banquet recognized 54 nominees
March 4, 2010 13 members of Team Seymour earn E-8 stripes Air Force officials' selected 13 master sergeants from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for promotion to senior master sergeant March 4. Across the force the officials selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible master sergeants for promotion for a selection rate of 9.24 percent. The average selectee scored
March 4, 2010 Plan ahead for Fluffy's sake The Wayne County Animal Control Services reported a recent string of Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base surrendering their animals a day or two prior to deploying.Since this is Wayne County's only shelter its cages are typically full, leaving little room to house pets surrendered by their
March 4, 2010 A1 annual award winners announced The deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services recently announced the 2009 award winners for the A1 community."The A1 community is ready, engaging and constantly leaning forward to support Airmen and taking care of their families," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton. "While celebrating the
March 3, 2010 Fledgling eagles learn to fly The sky's the limit for the 333rd Fighter Squadron's Basic Course graduates of Class 09 CBE. Twenty four F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems officers completed the B-Course and will graduate during a ceremony at the Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, N.C., March 6."The 'B-Course,' as
March 3, 2010 Enlisted to officer in no time flat The Air Force offers Airmen many chances to excel in different areas of life. One opportunity is the chance for enlisted personnel to commission into the officer corps after earning a bachelor's degree.Though it is primarily the responsibility of Airmen to develop as part of the "whole-person"
March 2, 2010 Library offers more than books The mission of the Watkins-Das Learning Center staff is to provide customers with expert assistance, access to mission-essential information while supporting academic achievement and to enhance the quality of life for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base community. The center offers many free services
March 2, 2010 It's a dog's life Military working dogs help keep service members safe at home and abroad. Although they are used for protection, the canine members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron are allowed play time like other members of the active duty force. Just like the Airmen on base, the canines have physical training
Feb. 25, 2010 Out on a limb Airmen from the 567th and 201st RED HORSE squadrons spent the day chopping down tree branches damaged during a recent storm on the base Feb. 24. There is not a set schedule for when branches are cut, the work is mainly done as needed after bad weather. The team removed branches growing too close to
Feb. 23, 2010 Team Seymour participates in Phase I ORE Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing participated in a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise to test the base's preparation and mobilization from peacetime readiness into a wartime posture on short notice Feb. 22-23. Airmen across the base prepared items for deployment ranging from mobility bags to