• North Fayette captain saves U.S. troops in Afghanistan battle

    It was clear his guys on the ground were in trouble."It looked like July Fourth down there," said Air Force Capt. Mike Polidor, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot from North Fayette. "They were taking fire from all directions, 360 degrees."Polidor, 28, a West Allegheny High School graduate and former

  • Strike Eagles soccer team earns second in tournament

    One goal was all it took to send the girls' Strike Eagle FC soccer team into the State Wide Athletic Counsel 2009 State Soccer Tournament championship match against Burlington-Red Robin, held at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex, Nov. 22. The road the team traveled down to get to the championship match

  • Need someone to talk to, visit a chaplain

    Holidays are traditionally a joyful time for people to reconnect with family and friends and when people reflect on the things they are grateful for. However, for some, the upcoming holidays do not symbolize a time of celebration but a time of loneliness. The Seymour Johnson chapel staff has their

  • Manas AB names SJ Airman Warrior of the Week

    Every week, a member of the Wing is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic, and most importantly, for a job well done.Meet the Warrior of the Week -- Staff Sgt. Jackie Rose, non-commissioned officer in charge of

  • Pancake!

    Pancakes, eggs, milk, orange juice and muffins are a great way to start the day. The Chief's Group of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., held a pancake breakfast, Nov. 20, 2009, to help raise money for enlisted Airmen morale boosting events. Chiefs from across the base cooked and served more than

  • Turkey Trot

    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fitness Center and Health and Wellness Center hosted the base's annual Turkey Trot, Nov. 20, 2009. The trot was held to celebrate Great American Smokeout as well as the National Day of Thanks. During the trot military members and dependents chose to run the 5K or 10K

  • Train to train

    Airmen took part in an ability to survive and operate training session to prepare for an upcoming Phase II exercise in December on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 18. The training included simulated self aid and buddy care situations, chemical decontamination actions, weapons handling,

  • AADD gears up for holiday season

    With the most festive holidays of the year around the corner, the urge to over-indulge in good food and spirits can outshine one's thoughts of a safe drive home. One too many cups of spiked egg nog can be fatal in more ways than one.Every year around the holidays, the reality is many wing commanders

  • Angel Tree helps children during holidays

    Holidays are traditionally thought of as a time to gather with family and friends, eat good food and share presents. These traditions are something every child experiences, some will not feast on holiday meals, spend time with distant relatives or wake up to a pile of presents under a Christmas

  • Gas-n-Go!

    Normal turnaround time on an F-15 E Strike Eagle is three to four hours after the jet lands and is shut down. However, the Airmen who prepare a jet for flight can safely return it to the sky much quicker when the jet hot pits. Hot Pits are similar to a NASCAR race pit-stop, but for jets. Although it