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Command Post Controller Becomes ‘Good Samaritan’ During Tucson Car Accident

Posted February 8, 2017 by Carolyn Herrick

Air Force photograph Staff Sgt. Devin Smith. Many people would see a car accident and drive on by; but not Staff Sgt. Devin Smith, a Citizen Airman from Fort Worth, Texas, who apparently has a “knack” for being in the wrong place at the right time. Such was the case Jan. 19 when he was…

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Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Nathan H. Barbour
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Second chance to fly: Pilot, cancer survivor reunite after 28 years

Posted February 3, 2017 by Airman 1st Class Nathan H. Barbour

Marcus Foiles beamed with excitement as he piloted an A-10 in the skies over a virtual southern Arizona landscape.

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Notice to claimants

Posted February 3, 2017 by

Master Sgt. Eric Kieffer of the 68th Rescue Flight, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, passed away on Jan. 1, 2017. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased’s estate may contact the Summary Court Officer, 1st Lt. Meaghan Maki, at 520-228-9258, or by email at meaghan.maki@us.af.mil.

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In briefs

Posted February 3, 2017 by

Blue Angels to perform at 2018 Open House The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will be the main aerial demonstration March 17 and 18, 2018, for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s Open House. For more information on the Blue Angels, go to www.blueangels.navy.mil. For more information, call the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 520-228-3407 or…

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Heritage Flight Training at D-M

Posted February 3, 2017 by

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE – The Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course will take place at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Feb. 9-12, with aircraft and personnel scheduled to arrive Feb. 7-8 and depart Feb. 13. Civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and Air Force pilots of current fighter aircraft will practice flying in formation together…

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Zip, zip and AWAY …

Posted February 3, 2017 by

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan H. Barbour While conducting dissimilar air combat training with the F-15 Eagles Jan. 20, the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center partners were able to keep on mission at the wing’s Total Force Training Center located on Davis-Monthan.

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Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Danika Wynn

Posted February 3, 2017 by

SOUTHWEST ASIA – I’m Senior Airman Danika Wynn, a 386th Expeditionary Operations Group administrator. I am deployed from the 355th Component Maintenance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. I joined the Air Force to surpass my father’s retired rank of technical sergeant; I would say I’m on the right track now. My job includes…

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D-M all clear after lockdown

Posted February 3, 2017 by

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE — At approximately 9:50 a.m. Jan. 23, a member in the vicinity of the flightline reported what was believed to be sounds of gunshots. Out of an abundance of caution, lockdown procedures for the base were initiated. Priority was given to clearing the Child Development Centers and on-base schools in addition…

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Students complete F-15E Strike Eagle training at D-M

Posted January 23, 2017 by Airman 1st Class Giovanni Sims

Approximately 50 new pilots from the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., participated in a training course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., Jan. 8-20, 2017.

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D-M issues claims notice for Master Sgt. Eric Kieffer

Posted January 11, 2017 by

MSgt Eric Kieffer of the 68th Rescue Flight, Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz., passed away Jan. 1, 2017. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased’s estate may contact the Summary Court Officer, 1st Lt Meaghan Maki, at 520-228-9258, or by email at meaghan.maki@us.af.mil.

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