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  • DESERT FLAG 9: Enhancing the Security of the Middle East

    To confront the complex challenges of today, nations need to be able to work together and support one another as a unified and cohesive fighting force, which is why the United States and so many other countries participated in this year’s Desert Flag exercise.

  • Air Combat Command wraps up AGILE FLAG 24-1

    The 4th Fighter Wing from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, completed its Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, certification event Feb. 3, closing out AGILE FLAG 24-1, Air Combat Command’s first iteration of this exercise for 2024.  

  • The ‘Chiefs’ bring the Raytheon Award home to SJAFB

    The 335th Fighter Squadron, known as the ‘Chiefs,’ have received the coveted award for 2022. It is the first Raytheon Trophy awarded to an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter squadron in Air Combat Command history. Their exceptional show of force on the world stage, as well as the success of training

  • 4th Fighter Wing selects team to participate in William Tell competition

    After a 19-year hiatus, the 2023 William Tell Air-to-Air Competition is scheduled to take place September 11-15, 2023, at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia. 4th Fighter Wing best team members, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base were chosen based on their experience and performance.

  • Western Air Defense Sector controllers participate in RAZOR TALON 23-1

    The Western Air Defense Sector’s 225th Air Defense Squadron successfully launched a new Battle Management Team construct here July 24-28, 2023, as part of Exercise RAZOR TALON 23-1. RAZOR TALON was hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, providing realistic

  • 334th Fighter Squadron Trains in Northeast

    334th Fighter Squadron Airmen, stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, partnered with Pease Air National Guard Base June 6-16 for total force training over New Hampshire and northern New York.

  • Strike Eagles join Lightning II’s at Keystone of the Pacific

    F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States.

  • 911th ARS reactivated at SJAFB

    The 911th Air Refueling Squadron was reactivated Sept. 9, 2022, when Lt. Col. Skylar Rollins assumed command at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.

  • 4th SFS hosts National Police Week

    Members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron hosted several activities in celebration of National Police Week at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina from May 16 to May 20, 2022.

  • Seymour Johnson leads the way in Razor Talon

    Exercise Razor Talon is a quarterly Agile Combat Employment and large-force composite exercise that allows the Air Force to train in a fully-developed threat scenario environment with joint and combined warfighters across multiple domains. The Fourth Fighter Wing led the 4th quarter iteration of

  • U.S., Bulgarian aircrews “ACE” Castle Forge together

    Green-suited men and women emerge from open cockpits, their yellow helmet visors flashing against the sun’s rays. Others scurry to tend the F-15E Strike Eagles, tools in hand. Rock music blares across hot concrete. There are smiles all around.All this can only mean one thing: the “Rocketeers” of the

  • Seymour Johnson maintainers keep jets, alliances ready at Castle Forge

    Since Oct. 6, F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, have been thundering over the Black Sea region alongside allies from the Bulgarian, Greek, and Romanian air forces. This multinational operation, Castle Forge, is all

  • Behind the lens of Task Force-Holloman, a Public Affairs Airman's perspective

    Being part of Task-Force Holloman has been more than fulfilling. I’m getting to see first-hand how amazing our Airmen are, and [how] far we all are willing to go to ensure that the Afghan evacuees here are cared for.After the first plane arrived on Aug. 31, 2021, I’ve gone back to Aman Omid Village,

  • Pilot proving grounds; WSEP puts aviators, maintenance, air crew to the test

    The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, recently hosted the Weapons System Evaluation Program East 21.12, Sept. 13-24, 2021. The exercise focused on providing maintainers and pilots with the unique experience of using live munitions to enhance readiness for real-world

  • SJAFB Civil Engineers complete Prime BEEF training

    Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron completed the Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Program, or Prime BEEF, training at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 20 through July 22

  • REPI Challenge yields more than $24M for AF installations

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center helped secure more than $24 million to protect mission readiness and the environment at three installations: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico; Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina; and Tyndall AFB, Florida.

  • Dover AFB’s first Multi-Capable Airmen team sinks claws into Razor Talon

    Airmen from eight units across Dover Air Force Base participated in exercise Razor Talon, led by the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, March 22-26, 2021. These Air Mobility Command Airmen practiced skills outside of their normal career fields while participating in

  • 4th CMS hydraulics Airmen design, use apparatus to test stabilator actuators

    The F-15E Strike Eagle depends on many parts to maintain operational status. One mission critical part is the stabilator actuator. Without this part, the F-15E cannot fly. The hydraulic actuator, which moves the stabilator of an F-15E, defects collectively for pitch control and differentially to add

  • Team Seymour welcomes ACC commander

    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base showcased innovation within multiple units of the 4th Fighter Wing to Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, Dec. 17-18.

  • SJAFB Airman makes USAF Shooting Team

    Master Sgt. Thomas Bazor, 333rd Fighter Squadron aircraft maintenance unit support section chief at Seymour Johnsons Air Force Base, earned the 12 spots on the U.S. Air Force Action Pistol Shooting Team. He compete against other military service members, law enforcement officials and civilian

  • AFCEC helps Air Force transition to the next generation KC-46A tanker

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is expanding global reach through a multi-phase construction effort to support the new KC-46A Pegasus refueling tanker. Four other bases have already received the KC-46A: McConnell AFB, Kansas, followed by Altus AFB, Oklahoma, Pease Air National Guard Base, New

  • The Future is Now, First KC-46 Arrives at SJAFB

    The 916th Air Refueling Wing has an aircraft on the ramp once again, as the wing accepted its first of twelve KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, marking the occasion in a closed ceremony, June 12. 

  • EOD conducts multi-day field training exercise

    Airman 1st Class Michael McDermott, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, prepares for a night-operations training simulation at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 13, 2020. The night-based training required Airmen to enter a building full of traps and

  • Connecting the community through fresh produce

    Team Seymour is comprised of people that bring the community together in a variety of ways. Melanie Simon, an Air Force spouse and organizer of the bi-monthly produce run, embodies the wing priorities with the creation of a produce run where customers can purchase fresh produce at an affordable

  • Enlisted defender defines determination with doctoral degree

    An ADAB Security Forces Flight Sergeant has taken higher eduation to a whole new level. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chip Perkins, cites mentorship and being a role model for his six children as key factors in getting his doctoral degree.

  • Rapid Forge begins at Spangdahlem Air Base

    U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle's, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah take off from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2019, during

  • Team Seymour spouse wins Air Force level award

    One of the top priorities of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is taking care of its Airmen and their families. Katelyn Tinsley, a military spouse here, found a creative way to help her community by connecting military dependents and helping them build resilience. Due to her efforts, Tinsley was

  • 26th OWS Airmen experience the pilot’s perspective

    Two Airmen from the 26th Operational Weather Squadron got to experience the weather they normally only forecast when they donned flight suits and took to the skies at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2019.Tech. Sgt. Chris Bieber, 26th OWS shift supervisor, and Senior Airman

  • Welcome Home Gen. Holmes

    Members of Team Seymour provided a warm welcome for the commander of Air Combat Command during his trip back to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 24-27, 2019.

  • Air Force announces adult, youth artists of the year

    The Air Force Services Activity recently announced the winners of the annual Air Force Art Contest. With more than 1,800 entries submitted by over 1,100 artists, it was clear creativity is in great supply at U.S. Air Force installations.

  • Trusted Care everywhere is not going anywhere

    As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.

  • AF deploys metrics, quantifies value of medical readiness

    As the Defense Health Agency assumes management of Air Force military treatment facilities, one of the most important challenges facing the Air Force is its ability to maintain the readiness mission hospitals and clinics support.

  • An F-15E Strike Eagle achieves 10,000 flying hours

    F-15E Strike Eagle tail 472 arrived at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. on July 1, 1990 and was assigned to the 333rd Fighter Squadron in January 2010. On Sept. 18, 2018 tail 472 achieved a rare milestone within the training community: it reached 10,000-flying hours.It is the first F-15E

  • Phase 1 of DHA transition set to begin

    The Defense Health Agency will assume responsibility for the administration and management of healthcare at all military medical treatment facilities through a phased approached starting Oct. 1, 2018. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is also on the list of clinics to begin the first phase. Col. Craig

  • SJ recovery efforts begin following Hurricane Florence

    More than 50 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing and six KC-135R Stratotankers from the 916th Air Refueling Wing were repositioned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sept. 17, as a precautionary measure due to Hurricane Florence.The 916th ARW also provided support to the 4th FW by

  • SF Airmen compete in Defender Challenge Trial

    4th Security Forces Squadron patrolman from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, compete for a spot in the Defender Challenge in Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas., on July 30, 2018. Five security forces Airmen completed a four-mile ruck march for time, a M4 and M9 weapons

  • Team Seymour Airmen honored during NASCAR race

    More than 60 Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, were honored before the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, on May 27, 2018.Four F-15E Strike Eagles from the 334th Fighter Squadron provided a flyover before the race began.

  • Three-day exercise tests readiness of SJ Airmen

    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Airmen ran through a gauntlet of tests during a three-day force protection condition, active shooter and mass casualty exercise May 7-9, 2018.The exercise was conducted to test the base and local first responders’ ability to react to a variety of scenarios, all

  • AF, Navy baseball teams square off for 2018 Freedom Classic

    Nearly 50 Airmen attending James C. Binnicker Airman Leadership School at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, hold the flag Feb. 24, 2018, while four F-15E Strike Eagles fly over Grainger Stadium in Kinston, North Carolina, during the national anthem before game two of the Freedom

  • Airmen train Marines prior to deployment

    The fuel line was quickly secured to the bottom of the F-15E Strike Eagle parked on the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The Airman looked over at the R-11 aircraft refueling vehicle and gave the member standing by the truck a thumbs-up. The man turned knobs on the