Sept. 1, 2009 Strike Eagles surpass 8,000 combat hours, support unique missions Airmen from the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron achieved a major combat milestone here when they surpassed 8,000 combat hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle while providing security to Coalition forces. The aircrew for the mission included Capt. Jaina Donberg, F-15E pilot and a native of Arlington,
Aug. 31, 2009 Civilian photographer shares AF story A world-renowned photographer took to the skies above Seymour Johnson Aug. 26 to capture the F-15E Strike Eagle for an upcoming layout in Air Forces Monthly magazine and a large coffee table book, "Combat Edge." John Dibbs, a free-lance air-to-air photographer, took his first photo sortie in 1989
Aug. 31, 2009 Facility Recognition program pays out for excellence The Facility Recognition Program is standing up to provide Airmen the chance to earn cash to improve their facilities. Nominations for the Facility Recognition Program are due to 4th Civil Engineer Squadron customer service no later than Sept. 9. The winning unit receives $2,500 toward self-help
Aug. 31, 2009 Former 4th FG/CC, wife enter final resting place Col. Don Blakeslee, who passed away Sept. 3, 2008, and his wife, Leola, will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery during a public ceremony Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. The 4th Fighter Wing will perform a flyover at the ceremony. Colonel Blakeslee served in the Eagle Squadrons, commanding the 133rd
Aug. 28, 2009 Fitness boils down to will versus desire A report published by the Center for Disease Control highlighted the fact that more than one-third of U.S. adults were obese between 2005-2006. It also concluded 33.3 percent of men and 35.3 percent of women interviewed were obese. This statistic is not one to which Airmen are immune. A person is
Aug. 27, 2009 Wing leader receives first FluMist vaccination Colonel Mark Kelly, 4th Fighter Wing commander, receives FluMist, the influenza vaccine, kicking of the 4th Medical Group campaign against the flu.
Aug. 25, 2009 Kiwanis Club gives to Operation Backpack The Seymour Johnson community collects school supplies for local children.
Aug. 25, 2009 New members join base honor guard Seymour Johnson's honor guard team gains 29 new members.
Aug. 25, 2009 Sticky fingers, lollygagging lead to trouble Boredom can lead people to find new avenues to expel their energy in positive or negative ways. As the summer weather heats up, the number of juveniles who choose to cure their boredom with delinquent behavior tends to rise. "Overall, the juvenile offense rate is very low on Seymour Johnson Air
Aug. 24, 2009 Jack and the Beanstalk The Missoula Children's Theatre is a non-profit organization that performs shows for communities throughout the United States. During the last two decades, the MCT tour has filled a morale-building need at U.S. military bases. The theatre group visits many Air Force bases around the world. The MCT