June 29, 2017 4 FW's greatest heroes: McKennon, Green – The rescue The history of the 4th Fighter Wing includes many stories of great wingmen, including the incomparable team of Don Gentile and John Godfrey in World War II. By adjusting their tactics and working closely together in the air combat duels over Europe, they became two of the highest scoring American
June 29, 2017 2017 marks milestones for AF, 4 FW, 911 ARS This year marks a significant milestone for the U.S. Air Force. The youngest branch of the armed forces will turn 70, Sept. 18. The Air Force became an independent and separate service from the Army when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. The act also created the
June 28, 2017 SJAFB bids goodbye to Mr. Cox’s 40 years of service Stewart G. Cox, 4th Mission Support Group civilian deputy commander, retired during a ceremony, June 22, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Cox joined the Air Force to follow in the footsteps of his family members and serve the country.
June 26, 2017 USAFA cadets visit Seymour Johnson experiencing the F-15E Strike Eagle Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, hosted 10 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participating in Operation Air Force, June 6-21, 2017. They shadowed Airmen in different career fields, including security forces, maintenance, operations and force support.
June 23, 2017 SJAFB Airmen become SERE Augmentees In today’s Air Force, Airmen are assigned to a primary duty and unless they retrain or take on additional duties, the Airmen don’t experience much outside of their realm.
June 21, 2017 Key Spouses attend casualty training course Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors attended a casualty training course, June 15, 2017, at the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Both Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors attend trainings throughout the year to stay up to date with current procedure and
June 19, 2017 SJAFB keeps everyone reading through DOD Summer reading program Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is participating in the Department of Defense free Summer Reading Program to help counteract the effects of summer slip. The summer reading program kicks off June 21, 2017 and runs until Aug. 2, 2017.
June 15, 2017 Razor Talon: Behind the scenes The F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing generate more than 14,000 sorties every year. With that many jets flying every day, many people may wonder how Team Seymour provides such a unique capability as often as it does.
June 9, 2017 Volunteer app simplifies tracking hours A new webApp resource, created by the 31st Force Support Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is available with capabilities to track hours for both on and off base volunteer activities. Visit www.myairforcevolunteer.com to register as an individual user or organization. It’s also possible to create
June 1, 2017 Team Seymour honors the fallen, Memorial Day 2017 Veterans and volunteers present arms during the playing of taps, May 27, 2017, at the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Post 11 in Dudley, North Carolina. In recognition of Memorial Day, the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition hosted a breakfast and placed flags on veterans’