July 21, 2009 Airfield driving: No room for error Situational awareness is crucial to survival. The safety of Airmen is the most important issue at the 4th Fighter Wing, and the responsibility belongs to every Airman here. When working in an area with potentially dangerous equipment, one must be aware of their surroundings, or the results could be
July 21, 2009 M9 Beretta Competition Seymour Johnson Airmen participate in the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition July 18.
July 21, 2009 Seymour IRR muster first in six years The first individual readiness reservist muster here in six years was held July 15 to enhance readiness and ensure the Air Reserve Personnel Center can contact the individuals if needed. "When you enlist for four (or six) years, you are making a commitment of eight years," said Tech. Sgt. Wayne
July 21, 2009 Grief normal in sad times The recent tragedy this past weekend has a way of sending shock waves throughout the entire Seymour Johnson community and has a way of impacting us personally. Depending on the individual, there could be an initial shock, disbelief or nothing at all. A person may feel numb, angry or sad. Some may
July 15, 2009 Maintaining the mind There is a stigma in the armed forces that leads people to believe the mental health office is their enemy. The reality is a visit to the office can save one's career or even their life. "The mental health office is here strictly for help," said Leana Torres, clinical social worker at the 4th
July 9, 2009 Busy ammo Airmen Senior Airman Michael Womer, 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions systems journeyman, validates markings on a munitions container while checking inventory in a bunker on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 7, 2009. The 4th EMS has maintained 100 percent accountability of its munitions
July 9, 2009 Maintenance improvements Technical Sgt. Ian Hallinan, 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects an F-15E Strike Eagle wire routing in a hangar on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base N.C., June 30, 2009. As the 4th Fighter Wing avionics manager, Sergeant Hallinan is the liaison between aviation contractors such as Boeing and
July 8, 2009 Music, magic help celebrate Independence Day The 4th Force Support Squadron hosted "A Celebration of Freedom," here July 2, 2009, in honor of Independence Day. Family, friends and members of the 4th Fighter Wing were invited to enjoy live music, a fireworks display, and various prize drawings. Julie Tesh, Miss North Carolina International,
July 2, 2009 4th SFS returns from Iraq After defending more than 26,000 servicemembers, DoD civilians and contractors from an uncertain enemy everyday for more than seven months, Airmen from the 4th Security Forces Squadron returned from Joint Base Balad, Iraq, June 26, 2009. The Airmen deployed to Iraq in late 2008, and the base is glad