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Job Fair provides informed decisions for future civilians

Posted May 24, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Camilla A Griffin

The Airman and Family Readiness Center launched the annual job fair for Desert Lightning Team members at the Mirage Club May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “There is everything from local hires to international organizations that are looking for people that might want a contracting job somewhere,” said Master Sgt. April Little, 355th…

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Local Briefs May 24, 2012

Posted May 24, 2012 by Staff

Annual Build-Boat Competition The 2012 Build-a-Boat competition is scheduled for today 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 will…

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Final EA/FONSI available for the D-M 2012-14 Capital Improvement Program

Posted May 24, 2012 by Staff

The U.S Air Force has released a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) for its 2012-14 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) at Davis-Monthan. The CIP identifies construction and demolition projects to improve facilities at Davis-Monthan AFB, ensuring that the installation has the upgrades necessary to support is mission to protect and preserve…

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Free National Park entrance for military and family

Posted May 17, 2012 by Staff Sgt. Krystie Martinez and Justin Oakes

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Members from all branches of the U.S. military gathered at the Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown, Va. May 15, as the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar presented a unique opportunity for service members and their families.

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New Air Force Housing website makes PCS smoother for Airmen

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

More often than not, when Airmen receive orders to move to a new location there are a million questions with no answers in sight, but now with the new housing website, Airmen and their families can find help with just about every question they have. The website features links to all Air Force bases’ sites…

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Warrior of the Week May 18, 2012

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

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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.

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