Tag Archives: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Saluting Seymour

Saluting Seymour

Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Brooke Seelman from the 4th Fighter Wing Seelman has been in the Air Force just over two years.  She says she decided to join to help her experience life outside of her hometown in New…read more »

Saluting Seymour

Saluting Seymour

Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Anthony McCall from the 4th Fighter Wing McCall has been in the Air Force just about two years.  He comes to Goldsboro from Jacksonville, Florida, and says he joined to have experiences outside of…read more »

Saluting Seymour

Saluting Seymour

Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman 1st Class Christopher Lucy from the 4th Security Forces Squadron Lucy has been in the Air Force about 2 ½ years.  His hometown is Birmingham, Alabama.  Lucy says his duties with the 4th Security Forces Squadron…read more »

Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee Works To Support SJAFB

Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee Works To Support SJAFB

The $612 million annual economic impact from the local Air Force base is a boost for Wayne County.  Rick Sumner, the Chair of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee, went through the relationship between the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the local community during last week’s State of the Military.  He…read more »

Saluting Seymour

Saluting Seymour

Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Airman First Class Shartavia Oaks from the 4th Security Forces Squadron Oaks has been in the Air Force just about two years.  She comes to Goldsboro from Sumpter, SC, and says she decided she needed a better…read more »

Seymour Johnson AFB Participates In Operation Allies Refuge

Seymour Johnson AFB Participates In Operation Allies Refuge

Statement from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base regarding Operation Allies Refuge: The Department of Defense recently approved a request for assistance from the State Department to provide temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United States for vulnerable Afghans at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; Fort Bliss, Texas; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey; and Fort Lee, Virginia.…read more »

Col. Helphinstine Provides Update On 4FW Activities

Col. Helphinstine Provides Update On 4FW Activities

Wayne County has a mutually beneficial relationship with the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.  That alliance was highlighted Tuesday as the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Military, providing an inside look at the happenings at the local Air Force base.  Col. Kurt Helphinstine, the commander of the 4th Fighter…read more »

NC Freedom Fest Less Than 4 Weeks Away

NC Freedom Fest Less Than 4 Weeks Away

A new event will give the community a chance to show its appreciation for our military and first responders. The inaugural NC Freedom Fest is set for September 18th in Downtown Goldsboro. Doug McGrath gave a presentation on the NC Freedom Fest to the Wayne County Commissioners last week. McGrath says there are plenty of…read more »

Saluting Seymour

Saluting Seymour

Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Carsen Murray from the 4th Security Forces Squadron Murray has been in the Air Force four years.  She comes to Goldsboro from Chesapeake, VA.  Murray says she was ready to start her Air Force career…read more »

Saluting Seymour

Saluting Seymour

Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Nick Pagidas Jr.from the 4th Security Forces Squadron Pagidas has been in the Air Force about three years.  He comes to Goldsboro from New York City, and he says joining was an easy decision.  Pagidas…read more »

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