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SAI offers low-cost activities to single Airmen

Posted June 13, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier

Outdoor Recreation here is giving Airmen an opportunity to participate in outdoor activities around Arizona through the Single Airmen Initiative program. SAI is an Air Force-wide program that allows each base a set amount of money during phases to provide Airmen an opportunity to have fun at a low-cost. There are 4 phases in year,…

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Local Briefs June 14, 2013

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Focus on Fathering Friday, June 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center This is a new group for dads. Learn about child development, connecting with your child, parenting when you are apart, discipline and more.  Please RSVP at 228-5690. Hearts Apart Luau  Sat, June 15, 5-8 p.m. – Outdoor Pool Come out…

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(U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Luke Johnson)
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Rescue Group Airmen pull hiker from Arizona mountain range

Posted May 30, 2013 by Master Sgt. Luke Johnson

Airmen from the 943rd Rescue Group here set out in a HH-60G Pave Hawk for a training mission May 22, when they were notified that a hiker was unconscious from a fall and needed help. The aircrew flew back to base, offloaded their weapons, fueled up, and picked up a Guardian Angel team, special operators…

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(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Slavin)
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355 SFS battle for top shot

Posted May 30, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Josh Slavin

Approximately 40 Airmen competed in a shooting competition, here May 17. It provided Airmen the chance to display their skill and accuracy with the M9, the standard sidearm of the U.S. Air Force since 1985. The competition is part of this year’s Police Week and is traditionally held between Airmen from the 355th Security Forces…

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Exchange sweepstakes to give Ironman Hawaiian vacation

Posted May 30, 2013 by

Foster Grant is partnering with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to offer military shoppers in the Continental United States an opportunity to win a trip for two to the Ironman Triathlon World Championship Oct. 12-13 in Hawaii. The winner will receive airfare, transportation and expenses for the trip. The approximate retail value of…

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Local Briefs May 31, 2013

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Private Sector Resume Workshop Wed, June 5, 10-11:30 a.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center Prepare for your next career!  We will cover topics including writing a resume for the private sector and successful interviewing skills. Please RSVP at 228-5690. USAJOBS Federal Resume Workshop Wed, June 5, 1-2:30 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center…

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Green Knights MMC hosts ride for safety

Posted May 24, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier

The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club chapter at D-M is hosting a guided motorcycle tour to Bisbee, Ariz. May 23. The tour is part of the Green Knights’ annual safety day ride. There have been many accidents already this year, and the ride is being held to help reduce those accidents. Any U.S. military member,…

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CAF week starts Monday

Posted May 16, 2013 by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle

The Air Combat Command-mandated, quarterly Comprehensive Airman Fitness week begins May 20, here. CAF is comprised of four pillars: physical, social, spiritual and mental fitness. Leadership has decided that for this quarter’s CAF week, the focus will be on social fitness. “CAF is an Air Force concept that is significant to mission accomplishment and personal…

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Angel Thunder: Korean War POW offers perspective

Posted May 16, 2013 by Maj. Sarah Schwennesen 

Fusilier Derek Kinne, a prisoner of war during the Korean War, helped bring realism to the start of Angel Thunder 13, with his opening remarks to the 500 participants. Kinne was awarded the George Cross Medal for valor he showed in withstanding torture at the hands of the Chinese Communist forces during the Korean War….

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Local Briefs May 17, 2013

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Resume Review Fri, May 17, 1-4 p.m. The Airman & Family Readiness Center will be conducting free resume reviews today from 1-4 p.m. Experts will review your resume and listen to your 30 second business introduction — no appointment needed. For more information, call 228-5690. DMAFB Annual Career Month at Davis-Monthan AFB Tues, May 21,…

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