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September 2012 Crime and Punishment

Posted October 18, 2012 by 355th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate

Courts-martial: All courts-martial are open to the public. Visit our USAF Public Docket website at http://www.afjag.af.mil/docket/index.asp. Airman Basic Joshua Briggs, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, was tried by special court-martial on 12 September 2012. He was charged with using heroin on more than one occasion in violation of UCMJ Article 112(a). Airman Briggs pled guilty to…

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Local Briefs October 19, 2012

Posted October 18, 2012 by Staff

Deployed Airmen & Families: Reintegration & Welcome Home Banner Event Oct. 29, 5-6 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center Is your deployed loved one coming home soon? Come out and join us for a Reintegration & Welcome Home Banner making event. Food and drinks will be available along with all supplies. This event will…

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths)
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55th RQS leaves for deployment

Posted October 11, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths

The 55th Rescue Squadron deployed to Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan Sept. 29. Training is a crucial part of an Airman’s deployment.

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Local Briefs October 12, 2012

Posted October 11, 2012 by Staff

Deployed Airmen & Families -Halloween Bowling Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m. – D-M Bowling Center Wear your costume and come out for some bowling fun. Food will be provided and everyone will receive Halloween goodies! Please call 228-5690 by Oct. 18 to register. -Reintegration & Welcome Home Banner Event Oct. 29, 5-6 p.m. – Airman &…

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Changing of the guards

Posted October 4, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths

Security officers of Chenega Corporation, formerly Tanya Walker and Company, are no longer guarding the front gates due to their contract ending Sept. 30. The 355th Security Forces Squadron will take over as permanent gate guards. The company had been in contract with the base for roughly six and a half years. The transition from…

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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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U.S. Air Force Academy Alumni Association to hold annual meeting

Posted October 4, 2012 by

The Southern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Graduates (AOG) will hold its annual meeting on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at a graduate’s home in the NW Tucson area. The meeting and social are open to all USAFA Graduates and their guests. This is a perfect opportunity for meeting fellow local graduates in a…

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Fire Prevention Week Activities

Posted October 4, 2012 by

-Oct. 6, 10  – 11:30 a.m. Fire Prevention Week Parade Privatized Housing Area -Oct. 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Commissary Fire Truck static display Blood -Pressure checks, Fire Safety information, Fire Extinguisher demonstrations -Oct. 9, 9  – 11 a.m. Child Development Center Bldg 2612 Fire Truck static display with “Sparky & Pumper” -Oct. 9,…

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Deputy Defense Secretary visits international F-16 schoolhouse

Posted October 4, 2012 by Lt. Col. Christine Rhodes

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Dr. Ashton B. Carter, visited the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport today to learn about international F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot…

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Local Briefs October 5, 2012

Posted October 4, 2012 by

Intersection to Close Oct. 8 – 12, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Southeast intersection of Phoenix and Mike Flores St. The intersection will reopen from 4 p.m. until 6 a.m. Drivers can take an alternate route from Yuma St. to Ben White St. to Phoenix St. No building parking lots will be affected or…

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