William Dunn, British Royal Air Force Squadron 71 pilot, is the first American Ace of World War II. Although Dunn was the first American ace, the title originally went to Gregory Daymond, a fellow pilot with No More
Eugene “Red” Tobin (left), Vernon “Shorty” Keough and Andy Mamedoff, volunteers with the Royal Air Force Eagle Squadrons, fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Considered the founding fathers of More
Dr. Roy Heidicker, 4th Fighter Wing historian, shows a display of a P-51 Mustang to Thomas Nash, grandson of retired Col. Van Chandler, during his visit to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 5, 2013. Ch More
A refurbished firetruck, dubbed Engine 1, is parked at Firehouse One before a push-in dedication ceremony March 7, 2019, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. This truck was one of the first two fi More
Maj. Tyler Stark, left, 333rd Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, and Dr. Mike Clumpner, right, President and Chief Executive of Threat Suppression Inc., pose for a photo before an active shooter More
Family and friends of Capt. William Jarman Jr., an F-4 Phantom pilot with the 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the 1960s, who died in 1969 during an aircraft collision over Fort Bragg, N.C., gather in Her More
Members of Team Seymour render a salute as the national anthem is sung during the 414th Fighter Group change of command ceremony Dec. 6, 2019, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The 414th was first activat More
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hoover, a Combat Shield crew leader assigned to the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, monitors a USM-642 'Raven' signal generator during Combat Shield, Oct. 20, More
Maj. Brent Gallant (left), 4th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks during the opening ceremony for Police Week, May 16, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. In 1962, President John F. More
"Since I won't be available during the blood drive itself, why not help people sign up? As far as I can see they're always trying to find ways to help us military, especially overseas." Say hello to A1C Justin More
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Col. Robin Olds performs a preflight inspection on a F-4C Phantom before a mission in Southwest Asia. He was the commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Air Base, Thailand, and was credited with shoo More
Tech. Sgt. Michelle Barefield, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist shown here conducting an operations check for a remote-controlled robot, was invited to attend the State of the Union address Jan. 23 as More
Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dave Galloway and his family are photographed March 28, 2007, outside his home in Snow Hill, N.C. Galloway suffered numerous injuries after being hit by a car while on his bic More
Neglecting your teeth can be costly and painful, and it is always best to avoid potential cavities, infections, root canals and tooth extractions through preventive measures. The benefits of brushing and flossi More
Billiejean Rogers, 2014 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Spouse of the Year, received the base-level award for her work with the Homefront Ministry, an organization she founded in 2009. The program provides a sup More
Capt. Caleb Guthmann, 355th Fighter Squadron flight commander, competes in the Knoxville Marathon, April 1, 2012, in Knoxville, Tenn. Guthmann placed 10th with a time of 3:00:34. (Courtesy photo)
F-15E Strike Eagles of the 4th Fighter Wing perform an "Elephant Walk" as they taxi down the runway during a Turkey Shoot training mission on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 16, 2012. The wing gener More
U.S. Air Force Capts. Josh Carroll (left), Johnathan Hudgins, Joseph Stenger, and Ryan Bodenheimer wait to receive their Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Apr More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells passes the guidon to Col. Jeannie Leavitt during the 4th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 1, 2012. Leavitt was the fi More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt speaks to the crowd during the wing change of command ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 1, 2012. Leavitt is the first female to command an Air Force figh More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Garrett, 4th Medical Support Squadron medic, tightens the strap on a litter during Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior 12-06, at a simulated deployed location on Seym More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Burkamp, 4th Communications Squadron asset manager, questions Airman 1st Class Jeremy Brothers during Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior 12-06, at a simulated deploye More
Members of Tops in Blue perform a song and dance during a live concert on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 7, 2013. The event was part of the Tops in Blue world tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derrick Sherwood, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron intermediate avionics specialist, reviews a technical order prior to performing maintenance on Seymour Johnson Air Force, N.C., Jan More
U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing wait to be checked into the Personnel Deployment Facility during Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior 13-01 on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N. More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gerald Davis, 4th Security Forces Squadron security controller, shouts commands to a simulated gate runner during Phase I of Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior 13-01 on Sey More
A U.S. Air Force airman assigned to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle for departure during Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior 13-01, at a simulated, deployed locat More
U.S. Air Force Airmen don protective gear during a simulated chemical attack on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 16, 2013. The simulated attack was one of several during Phase II of Coronet Warrior 13 More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryson Hendrix, 4th Operations Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, hands a checklist to Senior Airman Brandi Kleb, 4th Security Forces Squadron personnel support, while More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cordarius Lewis and Airman 1st Class Michael Mandel, 4th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, scan the horizon for possible threats during Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Hogan and Senior Airman Kaitlyn Cushman, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, download a GBU-12 training bomb from an F-15E Strike Eagle during Operation More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joel Desjardin, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron test measurement diagnostic equipment flight chief, accepts the 4th Fighter Wing Volunteer of the Year award from retired Brig. Gen. More
Andy Anderson, 4th Security Forces Squadron law enforcement instructor, plays the role of an active shooter during an exercise on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 4, 2013. The scenario entailed an arm More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin Bishop, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals for an F-15E Strike Eagle to taxi into an aircraft shelter during Exercise Razor Talon on Seymour Johnson Air More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Baize, chaplain, speaks to an injured airman during Operational Readiness Exercise Coronet Warrior 13-02, at a simulated deployed location on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Fe More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessica Papke, 4th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, hands her checklist to Master Sgt. Robert Elliott, 4th Force Support Squadron first sergeant, as she processes t More
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America's Langley Winds woodwind ensemble performs a song as children watch at Meadow Lane Elementary School, Feb. 15, 2013. For more than 15 years, the ensemble has inspired audi More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anne Epperly, member of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America's Langley Winds, plays the flute during a live concert at Goldsboro High School, Goldsboro, N.C., Feb. 16, 2013. The Join More
A local dance company performs during Team Seymour's Showtime at the Apollo, at the base theater on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 21, 2013. The event was hosted by members of the Black History Comm More
Cargo is loaded onto a trailer bed by 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron airmen during Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 5, 2013. The inspection tests a More
A U.S. Air Force airman assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing conducts a operational check on the channels of a land mobile radio during Operational Readiness Inspection CORONET WHITE, at a simulated deployed locati More
A U.S. Air Force airman assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing inspects a M50 protective mask during Operational Readiness Inspection CORONET WHITE at a simulated deployed location on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, More
F-15E Strike Eagles taxi on the flightline prior to takeoff at a simulated deployed location during Operational Readiness Inspection Coronet White on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 8, 2013. The 4th More
U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing base Honor Guard present the colors during a Women's History Luncheon at Eagle's Landing on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 21, 2013. For many More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform for Team Seymour during a recruitment brief on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 28, 2013. The drill commander stood stationary as four team membe More
Children run around the playground during the Easter Egg Hunt event at Debden Park on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 30, 2013. Children of all ages were invited to come out and engage in a variety More
Participants gather together for a group photo before competing in the Combat Fitness Challenge at the fitness center track on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 30, 2013. The competitors completed num More
U.S. Air Force Col. Vann Green taxis under a water arc after completing his final flight as the 4th Fighter Wing vice commander on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 4, 2013. Green will depart Seymour More
U.S. Air Force Col. Vann Green, 4th Fighter Wing vice commander, kisses his wife, Jan Green, after she sprayed him with a fire hose on the flight line following his final flight on Seymour Johnson Air Force Bas More
U.S Air Force airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing discuss parenting tips during Dads: The Basics 101 at the Family Life Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 4, 2013. The class discussed num More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Kilgore and Airman 1st Class Timothy Ellison, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, inspect a strut on an F-15E Strike Eagle during a load crew competition on Seymour J More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Koscheski, 4th Operations Group commander, speaks about the importance of ensuring the well-being of children during the Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation Ceremony at City Hall in More
Base Honor Guard airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base present the colors during a retreat ceremony and roll call at the base theater on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 12, 2013. In line with t More
The 4th Fighter Wing's squadron and wing flagships are displayed for the 25th anniversary of the F-15E Strike Eagle on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 12, 2013. The dual-role fighter aircraft, which More
Firefighters from the Dudley and Goldsboro Fire Department work together to drape an American flag over Wayne Memorial Drive to welcome the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall to the Wayne Community Colleg More
Citizens from across North Carolina await the arrival of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall on Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro, N.C., April 16, 2013. Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and t More
Juan Cantu, Vietnam veteran, awaits the arrival of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall at the Wayne Community College campus in Goldsboro, N.C., April 16, 2013. The wall has traveled to more than 350 c More
U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron salute as the base honor guard presents the colors during a change of command ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 19, 2013. Lt. C More
Children from the Youth Center drama club put on a play during the Month of the Military Child celebration at the Youth Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 20, 2013. The children demonstrated More
Walter Grice, a Goldsboro native and former service member in the U.S. Army, cries as he finds the name of one of his fallen friends on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall at the Wayne Community Colleg More
Gail Hargrove, widow of a fallen Vietnam War veteran, embraces a former prisoner of war during a POW/MIA ceremony that was held in conjunction with the Vietnam War Memorial Traveling Wall visit at the Wayne Com More
Rhonda Christie, 4th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity director, presents Robert Pinder, 4th Force Support Squadron customer service representative, with some gifts at an EO information fair on Seymour Johnson Air More
Volunteers from the 4th Fighter Wing handed out donated books during World Book Night at the Southern Eagle Dining Facility on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 23, 2013. Approximately 150 books were More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, 333rd Fighter Squadron commander, reviews aircraft logs during a pre-flight inspection on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 8, 2013. Aircrew members review lo More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tommy Dailey, 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms assistant NCO in charge, conducts a safety briefing for the M9 pistol prior to the start of an excellence-in-competition pistol m More
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Fesler, 4th Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks to airmen from the 4th FW at Debden Park at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 17, 2013. Fesler explained the importance of the c More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, 333rd Fighter Squadron out-going commander, addresses her special guests in the audience at a change of command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May More
Members of the 4th Fighter Wing participate in a 1.6 mile run on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 17, 2013. There were 24 different units that participated in the run to kick-off the Critical Days of S More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, along with other honorary guests pay tribute to the national anthem at the Carolina Mudcats stadium in Zebulon, N.C., May 25, 2013. The Mudcats s More
Audience members watch a slideshow presentation during the Wayne County Memorial Day Ceremony at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, N.C., May 27, 2013. The presentation showcased photos and videos honoring t More
American flags and signs line the street to show military appreciation during the Center Street Jam at the Waynesborough House in Goldsboro, N.C., May 30, 2013. The event, hosted by the Downtown Goldsboro Devel More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, takes a picture of her daughter, Shannon, 8, prior to donating her hair at J. L. Eden Salon & Day Spa in Goldsboro, N.C., June 1, 2013. Leavitt s More
Joe Gonzalez, 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health and wellness center physiologist, leads a jump rope exercise during a running fundamentals class at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 12, 2013. The More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Pate, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) NCO in-charge of operations, relaxes with her dog, Art, at her home in Kinston, N.C., June 12, 2013. Pate a More
The MiCare program is an online service that gives patients more control of their healthcare by providing a secure messaging system to interact with their providers and exchange medical information. A MiCare o More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Husein Khan, 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health technician, along with Capt. Cassie Cosentino, 4th AMDS Public Health officer in charge, administered Self Aid and Buddy C More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Shea, 336th Fighter Squadron weapons system officer, briefs U.S. Air Force Academy cadets during their visit to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 28, 2013. Many of the cad More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Howard, 336th Fighter Squadron commander, and Maj. Christopher Troyer, 336th FS pilot, step to the flightline at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 17, 2013. The flight mar More
U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems officers assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing display their Distinguished Flying Cross medals during a ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., J More
Airmen assigned to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 334th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, direct and maneuver an F-15E Strike Eagle into position during a load crew of the quarter competition at Seymour Johnso More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho, 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, recently completed a three-month commitment to the 4th FW Honor Guard. Honor guardsmen primarily perform mil More
U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 823rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers from Hurlburt Field, Fla., lay concrete at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 26, 2013. More
The Innovation Forum serves as a medium for airmen of the 4th MSG to present their ideas for saving time and money. The forum's motto is SAVE, which stands for “simple, airmen-owned, value creation, and every v More
U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing embrace the Maj. Gen. Clifton D. Wright award that was presented to the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N. More
Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Craver, 4th Fighter Wing command chief. Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions ima More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Freeman, 414th Fighter Group commander, receives a memento from retired Col. Joseph Marm, Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipient, during a ceremony in Goldsboro, N.C., Aug More
U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base prepare for the swimming portion of a Physical Ability and Stamina Test (PAST) in Goldsboro, N.C., Aug. 12, 2013. The PAST is required for airmen More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Thomas Baker, 4th Communications Squadron plans and programs officer, draws guidelines on cardboard as Airman 1st Class Rosa Morales, 4th CS knowledge operations manager, watches during t More
U.S. Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Craver, 4th Fighter Wing command chief, stands under a model F-15E Strike Eagle at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 16, 2013. "I directly work for each and every one of More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. LaTasha Carroway, 4th Force Support Squadron career assistance adviser, stands outside of the First Term Airman Center, where she is also the superintendent, at Seymour Johnson Air Fo More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, prepares to throw a conch to Charlie, 4th SFS MWD, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 21, More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, welcomes Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, 9th Air Force commander, as he arrives at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 21, 2013. Polumbo visited w More
Training ordnance from an F-15E Strike Eagle hits its target during joint terminal attack controller training at the Dare County Bomb Range in Stumpy Point, N.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Members of the 336th Fighter Sq More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Trottier, 4th Medical Group superintendent, plays the role of a disgruntled airman during an active shooter exercise at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 24, 201 More
For 22 years, Eric Harper, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron lead fire inspector, worked as a firefighter in the Air Force. Now, he uses his skills and knowledge for another key element in fire safety: prevention. F More
Members of Team Seymour laugh during the 4th Fighter Wing Leadership Lecture Series: The Freak Factor, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 5, 2013. Rendall told personal stories which gave insight to More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, and Capt. William Roedl, 4th Operations Group executive officer, step to their aircraft prior to takeoff during exercise Razor Talon at Seymour J More
As the new 4th Fighter Wing vice commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Evan Pettus' main goal is to support the wing's mission of delivering dominant Strike Eagle airpower anytime, anyplace, by building well-trained a More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Troy Jones, 4th Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 11, 2013. Hundreds of members of Team Seymour attend More