Nov. 10, 2016 Support through explosive action Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team worked together to render safe a hung flare on an F-15E Strike Eagle that failed to discharge during flight, Nov. 9. EOD members responded to the in-flight emergency along with the 4th CES fire department and end of runway
Nov. 8, 2016 SJ celebrates the military family in the month of November The 4th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center held its annual Military Family Appreciation event, Nov. 5 to honor family members of Team Seymour who face unique challenges and stressors associated with military life.
Nov. 7, 2016 Silver Star shines bright on Hutchins’ heroic actions The Silver Star medal is a United States military individual decoration and is the third highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. The medal is awarded to members of any branch in the military and represents heroic achievement of service.
Nov. 2, 2016 Scare-a-Controller: 4th OSS Airmen, family members flown over Eastern N.C. More than 60 4th Operations Support Squadron Airmen and their families participated in the annual Scare-a-Controller event, Oct. 29, at Wayne Executive Jetport in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Oct. 30, 2016 4TH EMS AIRMAN DIES IN OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT Senior Airman Earl Grover Jr., 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, was killed from injuries suffered during an off-road motorcycle accident in Greenville, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2016.
Oct. 26, 2016 F-15E Strike Eagle kicks off Razor Talon Lt. Col. Paul Jeffords, 336th Fighter Squadron pilot (left), and Lt. Col. Chris Auger, 4th Operations Support Squadron weapons system officer (right), step to their aircraft to participate in Razor Talon, Oct. 21, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Razor Talon is a low-cost,
Oct. 24, 2016 REAL ID Act: Increasing security in the U.S. In 2005 Congress passed an act to increase security on Federal facilities, Air Force installations and airports due to the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001.The REAL ID Act of 2005 established new minimum security standards across the country for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. It
Oct. 24, 2016 Step up. Speak out. Get help. With October almost over, domestic violence awareness month is wrapping up. This does not mean bringing awareness to others has to stop; domestic violence has no place in the Air Force or its community. Knowing the proper procedures and warning signs could potentially help save a fellow wingman’s
Oct. 21, 2016 Painting Club exhibit inspires in Downtown Goldsboro During the month of September, the artwork of members of the Seymour Johnson Painting Club was displayed in an exhibit titled “Collaboration” at the T.A. Loving Gallery at the Arts Council of Wayne County.“For those of us who paint just as a hobby it’s kind of neat to have them displayed and even
Oct. 20, 2016 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, domestic abuse is the single largest cause of injury to women ages of 15-44 in the U.S. Domestic abuse harms more women than muggings, car accidents, and rapes combined. Men are also at risk of domestic abuse and our community is not