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Local Briefs April 12, 2013

Posted April 12, 2013 by

Brain Waves for Fathers Fri, Apr. 12, Noon-4 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center Learn more about the mechanics of early childhood brain development.  This exciting new program is for fathers of young children (ages birth through five). Please RSVP at 228-5690. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Tues, Apr. 16, 9-10 a.m. – Airman &…

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Team Chambliss for Red Bull

Posted April 12, 2012 by

Kirby Chambliss is the former Red Bull Air Race World Champion. Named one of the top 15 aerobatic pilots in the country, Chambliss was invited to compete in the first Red Bull Air Race events held in the early 2000s. To date, Chambliss is a five-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion (FAI World Aerobatic Championships, bronze…

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Celebrating Heritage in a Very Modern Way

Posted May 10, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook

The month of May honors the Asian-Pacific American heritage, and its committee decided to lend its customs a modern twist by performing a traditional Asian-pacific dance during a flash mob at the base exchange here May 4. The flash mob took place in the D-M BX food court, with...

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson

Posted July 26, 2012 by Staff

Tucson’s youth need your help! Volunteer as a ‘Big’ to help a ‘Little’ reach their fullest potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson (BBBST) matches adults with youth from ages 6-17 in one-to-one mentoring relationships. ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ hang out twice a month, doing activities that they both like. These outings form a friendship that…

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Operation COPE to be held in October

Posted October 4, 2012 by 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Deployments can be an adjustment for Airmen and their families so to assist with the transition, D-M is scheduled to hold Operation COPE here Oct. 26-28. COPE stands for connect, organize, provide and educate. The event is a retreat to honor deploying Airmen and their families. It helps to foster both healthy separation and reintegration…

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12th Air Force prepares for Blue Flag Exercise

Posted January 31, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Josh Slavin

The 612th Air and Space Operations Center is currently preparing for a blue flag exercise. The expected dates of the exercise are February 5 – 15. The blue flag exercise is used to certify the 612th AOC as a combined air and space operations center and to certify Lt. Gen. Robin Rand as the combined…

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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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Matt Chapman

Posted April 12, 2012 by

Matt Chapman is recognized as an extraordinary aerobatic pilot who brings thrills to millions of airshow fans each summer. Chapman began flying aerobatics in 1984 and quickly worked his way up to the highest level of competition aerobatics–the unlimited category. Recognized for his skills, Chapman won one of only five slots on the U.S. Unlimited…

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Airmen, family members put the pedal to the metal

Posted June 7, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Michael Washburn

Members from D-M and their families gathered at the Southwestern International Raceway to find out who would be bringing home the trophy at a drag racing tournament May 30. “Two years ago, when Colonel…

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CFC Kickoff Breakfast

Posted August 29, 2012 by

The CFC Kickoff Breakfast will be held September 12 at the Mirage Club and is slated to begin at 8 a.m. Tickets are $9.00 per person and can be purchased from your Group Representative. Please come out and show support for this year’s CFC! Group Representatives 355 FW Staff Master Sgt. Tabitha Pascal 355 MDG…

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