Patriot Forge 26

Patriot Forge 26 Wrap Up

Ready to respond to any contingency, anytime, anywhere, Exercise Patriot Forge 26 demonstrates the Air Force Reserve’s commitment to providing a highly trained and deployable force to support global operations. (U.S. Air Force Video by 482d Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

Taken: 03.12.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez

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Patriot Forge 26

03.08.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing board a C-130 Hercules at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 8, 2026. The aircraft...

Exercise Patriot Forge

03.07.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing walk toward a C-17 Globemaster III prior to departure during Exercise Patriot...

Defender Secures Fighter Aircraft

12.07.2025 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez

Senior Airman Javier Diaz stands armed near an F-16 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. on Dec. 7, 2025. He performed a security patrol to...

Ammo Country: Forging Bonds and Bombs

05.04.2025 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Brianna Alvarez

Airmen from the 482d Munitions Flight, practice the proper techniques and procedures for assembling pallets of munitions for shipment at Homestead...

Homestead VFW - Not Your Grandpa's Post

09.06.2025 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Hayes

Sacrifice, loyalty, and commitment are the core tenats of the The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Arrant-Smith Post 4127. Weekly events are held...

Cleared for Launch

04.04.2025 | Photo by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano

Senior Airman Brandon Azocar, a crew chief assigned to the 482d Maintenance Squadron, marshals out an F-16 Fighting Falcon before its inaugural...

Military Child Awareness Month 5K Event

04.05.2025 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Nickolas Swanson

Airmen from the 482d Fighter Wing participate in the run/walk 5K at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., April 5, 2025. The event was held to honor...

Holloman AFB Conducts Large Force Exercise at...

03.11.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari

Airmen assigned to Holloman Air Force Base prepare for take-off at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, March 15, 2025. The deployment offered...

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Patriot Forge 26 Wrap Up

03.12.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez

Ready to respond to any contingency, anytime, anywhere, Exercise Patriot Forge 26 demonstrates the Air Force Reserve’s commitment to providing a...

Patriot Forge 26

03.11.2026 | Video by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano and Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Hayes

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing exit a C-130 Hercules and immediately begin mission operations during an Integrated Combat...

Patriot Forge 26

03.11.2026 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Hayes

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing board a C-130 Hercules during Exercise Patriot Forge at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.,...

Patriot Forge 26

03.11.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing from Homestead Air Reserve Base, are ready to respond to any contingency, anytime,...

Exercise Patriot Forge 2026

03.08.2026 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Paul Cook

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing from Homestead Air Reserve Base, are ready to respond to any contingency, anytime,...

Exercise Patriot Forge 2026

03.09.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez

U.S. Air Force security forces Airmen assigned to the 482d Security Forces Squadron from Homestead Air Reserve Base, construct a defensive...

Exercise Patriot Forge 2026

03.08.2026 | Video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing from Homestead Air Reserve Base, are ready to respond to any contingency, anytime,...

Elite Airman: A1C Kevin Rosario-Loubriel

09.06.2025 | Video by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano

A1C Rosario-Loubriel, a Crew Chief with the 482d MXS, is the October Elite Airman for the 482d Fighter Wing.

Defenders Deepen cooperation with Miami Dade Police...

12.07.2025 | Story by Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez

Security Forces Airmen at Homestead Air Reserve Base work closely with Miami Dade Police and multiple federal agencies to strengthen base security...

Ammo Country: Forging Bonds and Bombs

11.01.2025 | Story by Staff Sgt. Brianna Alvarez

Beyond the taxiway and barbed wire fence on Ammo Way, the 482nd Maintenance Squadron’s Munitions Flight, known as “Ammo,” operates within...

Homestead VFW - Not Your Grandpa's Post

09.29.2025 | Story by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Hayes

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Arrant-Smith Post 4127 in Homestead offers a modern gathering place and vital support for veterans, continuing a legacy of service since 1945.