Dec. 15, 2006 Reserve engineers win national awards Three 916th Air Refueling Wing engineers were noted as exceptional performers on a national level on Dec. 6. Lt. Col. Kerri Grimes of Pikeville was named Outstanding Civil Engineer Manager of the Year by Air Force Reserve Command. Lt. Col. Grimes is the Reserve commander of the 916th Civil Engineer
Dec. 15, 2006 New Web site links volunteer to community In just a few weeks Seymour Johnson will have its own volunteer web page for anyone wishing to take part in volunteering in the community or on base. The Web site is set up so anyone on base can access it from his or her computer. If members of Team Seymour are looking to volunteer but do not know
Dec. 15, 2006 Seymour sergeant proves discipline, mental strength makes a champion Master Sgt. Stuart Brown, 4th Main-tenance Operations Squadron, and the Air Force American Skeet Team, blew away all competition in the 2006 World Skeet Championships Oct. 6-14 in San Antonio. His team won the Military High Overall Average, which is the average score from shooting four different
Dec. 15, 2006 Fitness still essential throughout holidays The holiday season is upon us, and so begins the epic battles over the best pieces of turkey or ham. With these inevitable factors around the corner, the concern is there regarding maintaining weight and physical fitness. "It's important to keep yourself healthy year round, especially around the
Dec. 8, 2006 Fire safety keeps holiday season happy The holiday season is here, and we're looking forward to special gatherings and celebrations with friends and loved ones.Many children (and children at heart) will be overflowing with excitement. We are decorating our homes in our own special way to make the holiday a memorable event. Holiday
Dec. 8, 2006 Seymour Airman busted for drug use A senior airman from the 4th Component Maintenance Squadron was convicted at a summary court-martial for the use of marijuana in violation of Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice Nov 16. During the trial, the accused pled guilty to wrongful use of marijuana. The Airman was sentenced
Dec. 8, 2006 Wing history office looking for heroes The year 2007 is the 50th anniversary of the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. There will be a series of events to celebrate this occasion. Starting in January, the wing history office will do a series of ten articles in the Wright Times. The subject of these articles will be
Dec. 8, 2006 Wing shifts to paperless travel management system Team Seymour has operated under the defense travel system for over a year. With a few mouse clicks, this online, paperless system allows Airmen to arrange travel electronically, change their itinerary before or during a trip and complete the voucher process upon return from travel. As with any new
Dec. 8, 2006 MSG CC "Fourth, but First" in football pick 'em contest The phrase, "Fourth, but First," is often associated with the 4th Fighter Wing, but one group commander is giving that phrase new meaning in a football pick 'em competition in the Goldsboro News-Argus. Colonel Russell Walden, 4th Mission Support Group commander and diehard Virginia Tech Hokies fan,