SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE, N.C. – The 4th Fighter Wing partnered with the Wayne County Public School district for a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the opening of the Wayne School of Technical Arts (WSTA) at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 9. WSTA will be the first public school located on a…… read more »
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SJAFB, WCPS Unveil WSTA with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wayne School of Technical Arts Celebrate Opening at Seymour Johnson AFB
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – The new Wayne School for Technical Arts will celebrate its opening with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on Sept. 9 at 10:45 a.m. Distinguished members of Seymour Johnson AFB and Wayne County Public Schools, along with other special guests and invited dignitaries, will…… read more »
4th CMS E&E Puts the Power in Airpower
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Keeping the 94 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing running and operational may be seen by maintainers as rewarding, yet challenging. The art of fixing an aircraft can be extensive and can take countless Airmen days or weeks to accomplish. For the 4th Component Maintenance Squadron…… read more »
SJAFB to Conduct Active Shooter Excercise
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will be conducting an active shooter EXERCISE during the morning of Friday, August 19th. People can expect delays at the gates, use of the giant voice system and to see emergency responders responding for the exercise. All on-base personnel will be required to follow giant voice and emergency responder instructions,…… read more »
SJAFB Celebrates National Amelia Earhart Day
Sunday was National Amelia Earhart Day! Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, non-stop and alone, which she achieved May 21, 1932. This Amelia Earhart Day, SJAFB recognize the life and achievements of one of America’s most beloved pioneers in aviation and all the brave women who have succeeded her. The…… read more »
Report: NC Among Best States For Military Retirees
For decades, North Carolina has been home to military installations like Seymour Johnson Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, Camp Lejeune, New River and Cherry Point . It’s also been a state with heavy support for the troops. So, it’s no surprise that the state ranks among the best for being among the most military-friendly…… read more »
SJAFB Adds An F-15C Eagle To Its Fleet
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C — Seymour Johnson Air Force Base recently received an F-15C Eagle from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The F-15C Eagle will be used for weapons load training (WLT) and aircraft maintenance qualification program (AMQP) to train on without having to take the F-15E Strike Eagles from combat airpower missions. “Right…… read more »
4th Fighter Wing Conducts Change Of Command Ceremony
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — Col. Kurt Helphinstine relinquished command of the 4th Fighter Wing to Col. Lucas Teel during the official 4th FW Change of Command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 11, 2022. Teel, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot with more than 2,500 flight hours was previously…… read more »
4th Fighter Wing Gets New Commander
A change of command ceremony is scheduled for 9 AM Wednesday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base as they bring in a new commander for the 4th Fighter Wing. During the ceremony, Col. Kurt C. Helphinstine, 4th FW commander, will relinquish command to Teel. Helphinstine assumed command in July 2020. Helphinstine will assume his new…… read more »
Military Spouses And Children In Goldsboro To Receive Appreciation Packages
The non-profit organization “Support Military Families” will highlight military spouses and their children in Goldsboro at the North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union off of E. Ash Street. On Friday, May 6 at 9:30am, they will deliver “Appreciation Care Packages” as a gesture of goodwill for their daily sacrifices. Officials say the program is the…… read more »
