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755th AMXS Airmen help homeless youth

Posted August 1, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey

Two airmen from the 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here are on a mission to help the homeless youth of Tucson. Airman 1st Class John Collard and Senior Airman Thomas Nguyen are working with a local nonprofit organization, “Youth On Their Own.” This organization is a drop-out prevention program that supports the high school graduation of…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore)
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Gate 29B to have a limited opening July 29

Posted July 25, 2013 by Senior Airman Timothy Moore

Gate 29B here is scheduled to open July 29. However, it will only be a limited opening. This means the gate will only be open for certain time periods of the duty day. 29B will be open for inbound traffic only from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., and for outbound traffic only from 4 p.m….

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Off base libraries accessible for DLT Airmen

Posted July 25, 2013 by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths

Air Force-wide Airmen are dealing with fiscal changes. One of those changes here deals with the closure of the base library. The base library closed in June, however Airmen still have the opportunity to use library facilities off base. The Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library has a variety of amenities for all ages, to include new furniture,…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore)
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Deployed Airmen’s spouses come together for dinner

Posted July 18, 2013 by Senior Airman Timothy Moore

The first Wednesday of every month is set aside for spouses of deployed Airmen to get together at the Desert Dining Inn here for dinner. The dinner is hosted by the Airman & Family Readiness Center, and is designed to give the spouses a free meal, information on available resources for their specific group, and…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Griffin)
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Save money at the Auto Hobby Shop

Posted July 18, 2013 by Senior Airman Camilla Griffin

Car maintenance can get pricey pretty fast. But luckily for military members and their dependents, the Auto Hobby Shop can save you some money. “If you need it done, we will save you money.” said Thomas Strong, 355th Force Support Squadron Auto Hobby Shop manager, about their services. The Auto Hobby Shop is open Tuesday…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Griffin)
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D-M’s BSP under annual review

Posted July 18, 2013 by Senior Airman Camilla Griffin

D-M’s base support plan is now under its annual review. A base support plan lists a base’s resources and capabilities. It’s a chart developed for every base with a permanent presence. The program is Air Force-wide and controlled by each base’s Log Plan office. “Reviews have to be completed before the calendar date of the…

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All-day water outage scheduled for July 26

Posted July 11, 2013 by 355th Civil Engineer Squadron

There will be a water outage here July 26, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to scheduled maintenance. The following buildings will be affected by the outage: 7101, 7391, 7401, 7199, 7213, 7406, 7431, 7425, 7427, 7438, 7435, 7437, 7408, 7428, 7405, 7506, 7505, 7508, 7420, 7818, 7819, 7823, 7824, 7825, 7815, 7822, 7801,…

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D-M’s Vet Clinic not just for military working dogs

Posted July 11, 2013 by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths

The Veterinary Clinic here doesn’t just provide care for military working dogs, but also for the Desert Lightening Team furry friends at home. The Vet Clinic provides services for active duty, guard, reserve and retiree pets. “As long as you’re military and use the Medical Group Clinic on base, you can use our facility for…

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June 2013 Crime and Punishment

Posted July 11, 2013 by 355th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate

ARTICLE 15 ACTIONS During June 2013, D-M commanders administered seven Nonjudicial Punishment actions under Article 15 of the UCMJ. The punishments imposed reflect the commander’s determination of an appropriate punishment after considering the circumstances of the offense and the offender’s record. A “suspended” punishment does not take effect unless the offender engages in additional misconduct…

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chavalier
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Local A-10 pilot saves smoking aircraft

Posted July 5, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chavalier A U.S. Air Force A-10 aircraft and its pilot sit on the flightline here May 23. Maj. Matthew Kaercher , 355th Operations Group fighter pilot, was flying an A-10 when he earned the Pilot Safety Award of Distinction for the 355th Fighter Wing and…

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