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
Dec. 15, 2009 Fitness center HVAC renovations underway Renovations are underway to improve the heating ventilation and air conditioning systems in both gymnasiums at the base fitness center.The contractor, which began renovations Nov. 30, is currently working on court #1 (furthest from the lobby) and is scheduled to complete the first phase by March 1,
Dec. 14, 2009 U.S. Heritage of America Band performs in Goldsboro The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band presented the "Celebrating the Holidays Around the World" concert to the Airmen of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and the local community at Goldsboro High school, Dec. 7. The Heritage of America Band has a long history of entertaining the
Dec. 14, 2009 Wing exercise ensures mission readiness The 4th Fighter Wing underwent a phase two operational readiness exercise here Dec. 7-11, enlightening Airmen on how to survive and operate under enemy attack while in a hostile environment. The exercise included Airmen and civilians from almost every unit on base and spanned from the front gate to
Dec. 11, 2009 N.C. governor visits Seymour Johnson North Carolina governor Bev Perdue visited Airmen and families during a tour here Dec. 11 to show support for military members during the holiday season.Governor Perdue's visit included a mission brief, tour of the child development center and flight line and a press conference."The F-15E (Strike
Dec. 10, 2009 Seymour Johnson civilian earns DOD disability award A civilian at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., received the 2009 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award Dec. 8 at a ceremony in Bethesda, Md.Charles Hare is the in-service work plan programmer for the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron. "I was overwhelmed," Mr. Hare said.
Dec. 9, 2009 Civil Engineers keep Base X above ground When the heat is not working, the lights are out, and the toilet doesn't work like it use to, the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron will answer the call day or night.As the Air Force's own mister and misses fix-its, civil engineer Airmen are the structure behind the base, providing electric, heating
Dec. 9, 2009 Maintainers keep business as usual during ORE While most 4th Fighter Wing Airmen are in full exercise mode away from their respective workplaces, flightline personnel are double tasked this week, as the "real-world" flight schedule remains uninterrupted, during the week-long Phase II operational readiness exercise, Dec. 7-11 .Maintainers, while
Dec. 8, 2009 Exercise exercise exercise Airmen prepare for the operational readiness exercise by going through different processes that would be used in a wartime environment. During transition day, Airmen were required to go through the contamination control area and effectively remove equipment in a timely manner. At the CCA, Airmen