May 14, 2009 Airman backstrokes to victory in Europe Though the 4th Fighter Wing's slogan of "Fourth but First" was earned in the skies of World War II-era Europe, one Airman proved the slogan is also relevant to European waters. Second Lt. Lindsey Kirchhoff, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron section commander, led her team to a first-place victory in
May 14, 2009 “Sex Signals” educate Airmen The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office sponsored a visit from an unorthodox theater group here as part of Wingman Warrior Day May 8. The theater group's program "Sex Signals," questions and explores society's standards of conduct, dating and rape, said Amber Kelly, an actress in the play.
May 7, 2009 Wing heritage rooted in WWII Luftwaffe dogfights The 4th Fighter Wing was born in war. In the early stages of World War II, American volunteer aviators flew for the British Royal Air Force Eagle Squadrons. When the United States formally entered the war in 1941, the three Eagle Squadrons became the 334th, 335th and 336th Fighter Squadrons of the
May 7, 2009 Airmen allowed to move out of dorms Due to construction on a dormitory here, many Airmen will be eligible to move off base sooner than previous regulations allowed. Eligible Airmen include all senior airmen and airmen first class who are 23 and older, said Chief Master Sgt. Michael Garrou, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron chief enlisted
May 5, 2009 Base lodging earns high marks during inspection The Southern Pines Inn received top marks after an extensive inspection here April 10. Evaluator Steve Ellison, of the Air Force Services Agency, executed a checklist of more than 400 items ranging from guest contact, room cleanliness, maintenance, supply availability and quality assurance. "It's
April 29, 2009 Airmen mobilize to confront Afghan insurgency More than a dozen F-15E Strike Eagles, two DC-10s and a C-17 Globemaster met the rising sun over the Atlantic Ocean en route to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, April 29. Approximately 350 deploying Airmen from the 336th Fighter Squadron and 4th Maintenance Group will spend the next four months