Dec. 29, 2009 Keeping things running The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron provides equipment maintenance support for more than 90 F-15E and more than 20 F-15C Strike Eagle aircraft from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and Langley Air Force Base, Va. Airmen from the 4th CMS perform maintenance on avionics, electronic weapons,
Dec. 29, 2009 2010 Air Force Marathon special occurs New Year's Day Online registration for the 2010 Air Force Marathon opens to the public on Jan. 1 at www.usafmarathon.com. The 26.2 mile race takes place Sept. 18, on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. A half marathon and 10K race occurs the same day. The Air Force Marathon and
Dec. 29, 2009 Retired first sergeant leaves special legacy When Senior Master Sgt. Clayton French was honored at his Nov. 20 retirement ceremony, most of the guests in attendance learned the 81st Medical Operations Squadron first sergeant would leave a significant legacy to the service to which he devoted more than 28 years of his life. Sergeant French had
Dec. 24, 2009 ACC command chief gives Team Seymour 'two thumbs up' Air Combat Command's new command chief dropped in for a visit Dec. 22 to say "Happy holidays" and "Thank you" to Airmen here. Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas became the ACC command chief in October, advising Gen. William Fraser, ACC commander, on the attitudes, concerns, morale, welfare, readiness
Dec. 21, 2009 First Sergeants' Council delivers food baskets to Airmen Nearly 200 Airmen and their families here are guaranteed to have a Christmas dinner with all the fixings this year thanks to the efforts of the First Sergeants' Council, base squadrons and the local community donating food items for holiday food baskets.Master Sgt. Shannon Payne, 4th Logistics
Dec. 18, 2009 Good-Samaritan Airmen provide assistance The holiday season is about giving to others, and spreading joy and holiday cheer. It is about being selfless in a world where most ask "What about me?"Three Airmen from the 4th Medical Group exhibited selflessness and bravery when they stopped to help victims of a vehicle accident while on the way
Dec. 17, 2009 Lack of personal security leads to recent thefts On military bases, there is a perceived notion that there are no criminals or any potential threat exists within the confines of the front gate.This misconception causes many people to become careless with their possessions. They leave vehicle and house doors unlocked and personal information
Dec. 17, 2009 Packing the canopy Pararescue, aircrew and skydivers depend on parachutes to save their lives. Parachutes allow people in perilous predicaments to plummet safely to the ground. The lives of the men and women who fly the F-15E Strike Eagle on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., rely on their life support systems
Dec. 15, 2009 Four officers take on ‘Big ‘A’ Challenge’ Finger food went to the next level when four Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officers took on the "Big 'A' Challenge" at Andy's Cheesesteaks and Cheeseburgers in Goldsboro Dec. 15 during a friendly lunchtime competition. Lt. Col. Michael Vecera, Maj. Anthony Smith, Capt. Jeremy Gehman and Capt.
Dec. 15, 2009 Year of the Air Force Family short story competition coming soon Air Force Services Agency officials are accepting short story competition entries on www.myairforcelife.com, starting Dec. 20 through Feb. 14, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.This is an opportunity for Airmen to express through their short story, what living the Air Force life means to