Desert Lightning News


 
 

WoW_pict
0
comments
Air Force

Warrior of the Week May 18, 2012

Posted May 17, 2012 by

Desert Lightning Team’s Weekly Warrior: Senior Airman Alex N. Donovan

Full Story »

0
comments
Health & Safety

May is mental health month

Posted May 17, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook

May is National Mental Health Month and D-M’s Mental Health Clinic has a variety of programs to ensure that Airmen and their families know the proper ways to deal with pressures in any situation. National Mental Health Month is a nation-wide movement to educate communities on mental health issues and the appropriate avenues of assistance….

Full Story »

0
comments
Air Force

Single staffing tool goes Air Force wide

Posted May 17, 2012 by Erin Tindell

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – RANDOLPH, Texas — Beginning this summer, all Air Force civil service employees will have transitioned to a resume based system when seeking new positions for Air Force civilian vacancies worldwide. In 2010, the Air Force Personnel Center announced the transition to a single staffing tool for all Air Force job…

Full Story »

0
comments
Air Force

D-M Technical Sergeants make rank

Posted May 17, 2012 by

More than 95 technical sergeants earned a future promotion to master sergeant through the Weighted Airman Promotion System here May 17. Air Force-wide, approximately 27.58 of eligible promotes were selected for promotion. Congratulations to the following Desert Lightning Team members: 12th Air Force  Tech. Sgt. Blake Carrington Tech. Sgt. Angelina Evans Tech. Sgt. Jessica Larsen…

Full Story »

(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Dave Neve)
0
comments
Air Force

Memorial Day stirs memories for Honor Guard veteran

Posted May 17, 2012 by Maj. Gabe Johnson

This Memorial Day, while Americans gather to remember those who gave their lives for their freedoms, military Honor Guards will function as central fixtures at cemeteries, parades and solemn observances.

Full Story »

Motorcycle_pict
0
comments
Health & Safety

Motorcycle safety makes new riders confident

Posted May 17, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin

In 2011, 15 Air Force members were involved in fatal motorcycle accidents. This year, D-M continues to take steps to help prevent incidents like this by providing the Motor Cycle Safety Basic Rider Course held here May 7-8. In the course, they learn the basics…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

Local Briefs May 18, 2012

Posted May 17, 2012 by Staff

Annual Build-Boat Competition The 2012 Build-a-Boat competition is scheduled for May 24 at the Outdoor Rec pool. Squadrons must be present with their full crew to register nlt 8 a.m. on May 24. Boat building will be from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Wing Safety will inspect all water craft at 9:30 a.m., and the race…

Full Story »

0
comments
Health & Safety

Fight the Bite

Posted May 10, 2012 by 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

In recent weeks, more people have been spending time out of the house to enjoy the warm, sunny weather. Unfortunately, the warmth has also brought out the local mosquito population, which may be carrying diseases such as the West Nile Virus. So far, there is still no human vaccine for the WNV infection, and treatment…

Full Story »

JohnCherrey
0
comments
Air Force

355 FW says goodbye to 355 Fighter Wing Commander

Posted May 10, 2012 by Staff

The commander of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is being reassigned to the Pentagon, this upcoming summer. Col. John A. Cherrey, who has led both the 355 Fighter Wing and installation since June 2010, will be going to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. in June to work a staff job at Headquarters...

Full Story »

(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)
0
comments
Air Force

Air Force provides aircraft pilot safety testimony to Congress

Posted May 10, 2012 by Master Sgt. Raheem Moore

WASHINGTON — The military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition discussed tactical aviation programs during congressional testimony here May 8.

Full Story »

 
 

 

Pick up a copy!

 

Find out where to pick up a print copy of Desert Lightning News in the Tucson area by checking our handy Distribution List.

 

Local Military Discounts

 

 

Pentagon Channel

 



All of this week's top headlines to your email every Friday.


Directory powered by Business Directory Plugin