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TCH celebrates 20 years with D-M

Posted September 15, 2013 by Senior Airman Timothy Moore

The Centers for Habilitation is a non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting and helping create employment opportunities for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.

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IDC puts Airmen in control

Posted September 15, 2013 by Senior Airman T. Moore

The Installation Dormitory Council, here, is giving Airmen the opportunity to take control of the quality of life on the dormitory campus. The IDC is an organization designed to allow several Airmen representatives the opportunity to present ideas and concerns that affect the living standards of dorm residents directly to the base leadership. “This is…

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88th Test and Evaluations Squadron

Posted September 15, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey and Senior Airman Camilla Elizeu

  Master Sgt. James A. Floyd, 88th Test and Evaluations Squadron test instructor loadmaster, completes an aircraft all-radios check during a pre-flight inspection on an HC-130J Sept. 5. Pre-flight inspections are conducted throughout the aircraft to ensure integrity and serviceability of the aircraft’s frame and equipment.     Master Sgt. James A. Floyd, 88th Test…

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Fighting in her own way

Posted September 6, 2013 by Senior Airman Timothy Moore

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths Ellen Jimenez, the chairman of the Military Affairs Committee of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, displays 355th Fighter Wing jersey given to her by base leadership for her efforts in supporting the base. As a member of the MAC, Jimenez has helped to foster…

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Two D-M Airmen receive invites for All-Air Force Men’s Softball team

Posted September 3, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey

Two Airmen here received invites to try out for the All-Air Force men’s softball team. Technical Sgt. Matthew Lemay, 355th Security Forces Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Steven Lasseson, 355th Maintenance Group, are slated to attend team tryout camp from Aug. 22 through Sept. 13 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. For Lemay, a utility player,…

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Meet D-M Staff Sergeant’s roller derby alter-ego: Judo Gnomi

Posted September 3, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier Staff Sgt. Hilary Middleton, 355th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician (center), prepares to start a bout with the Tucson Roller Derby in Tucson, August 10. During a bout, players try to keep members of the opposing team from getting past them and…

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Back-to-school time for Arizona kids

Posted September 3, 2013 by Staff Sgt. C.J. Hatch

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Every August, thousands of children ages 5 to 18 begin once again using the streets early morning and afternoon. School is back in session, which means those morning and afternoon hours will be filled with school busses, teenage drivers and a lot of safety concerns. “This time can be exciting for…

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D-M men’s varsity basketball to hold tryouts

Posted September 3, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey

The D-M men’s varsity basketball team is slated to hold tryouts Aug. 29-30 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Aug. 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Benko Fitness Center here. Active duty Airmen, civilian workers, and military dependents 18 years and older are welcomed to try out. Because the team rebuilds…

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Local Briefs August 30, 2013

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Jungle Journey Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-7 p.m. – Mirage Club at Ironwood & Craycroft St. An event you don’t want to miss! The Airman and Family Services Flight is hosting a FREE event for families, featuring bouncy castles, carnival games, arts and crafts, and entertainment. There will also be information tables with free resources on…

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355th Component Maintenance Squadron

Posted August 22, 2013 by Air Force Photos by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier

The 355th Component Maintenance Squadron is made up of several shops on base that work together to fix many mechanisms of the A-10 Thunderbolt II and C-130H model aircraft. Airman David Rivera, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, works on a propeller. The 355th CMS fixes many components on aircraft stationed at D-M, mostly…

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