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Posted July 31, 2015 by

Sunset Horseback Ride  August 8, 4 – 8 p.m. – Outdoor Rec Saddle up and enjoy a 2-hour sunset horseback ride through the Saguaro National Park.. Final deadline for sign-ups is July 31. Minimum age: 18. Cost of $25/person. Call 228-3736 for more information. White water rafting and camping Aug. 20 – 24 – Grand…

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AFSOUTH paves way to increase capabilities in Honduras

Posted June 26, 2015 by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFNS) — A five-member assessment team from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, and the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron at Travis AFB, California, traveled to Honduras June 15-19 to perform a three-day capabilities assessment at several Honduran air bases as part of ongoing partnership operations. The…

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Local Briefs 06/26/2015

Posted June 26, 2015 by

Summer Swing Weekly Bowling                        Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – D-M Lanes From June 1 – Aug. 31, the D-M Lanes will host a weekly tournament from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Mondays. Cost is $20/bowler. Three game minimum. Each player receives participation points and additional…

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D-M has $1.48 billion impact on Tucson community

Posted June 19, 2015 by

D-M and military retirees circulated approximately $1.48 billion and helped create more than 4,200 jobs in the local area, according to D-M’s Fiscal Year 2014 Economic Impact Analysis, released here June 8. The EIA, an annual publication, is designed to inform the community of personnel assigned or employed at the base; annual payroll of all…

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Local Briefs 06/19/2015

Posted June 19, 2015 by

Deadlift Competition                                                 June 19, 3 p.m. – Haeffner A deadlift competition will be held at the Haeffner on Friday, June 19 from 3 – 4:30 p.m.. Register at the Benko by June…

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Angel Thunder 2015 wraps up

Posted June 12, 2015 by

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey) The blades of German Air Force CH-53GS begin to spin before being boarded by German and U.S. Air Force pararescuemen during Angel Thunder 2015 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, June 7. Angel Thunder is the world’s largest personnel recovery exercise. D-M hosted 11 partner nations…

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2014 Davis-Monthan Annual Water Quality Report

Posted June 12, 2015 by

IS MY WATER SAFE? Yes, your water is safe! We are pleased to present the 2014 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence  Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report provides a detailed look at the Davis-Monthan drinking water program and what the Davis-Monthan drinking water team does for you every…

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Local Briefs 06/12/2015

Posted June 12, 2015 by

Family “Dive-in” Movie Night                       June 12, sunset – Outdoor Rec Pool Bring your family and enjoy a free movie night at the Outdoor Rec Pool. Movie will start at sunset. The movie will be The Spongebob Movie. For more information, call 228-3736. 3 on 3…

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Davis-Monthan deployed Airmen update

Posted June 5, 2015 by

Since the beginning of the year the base has deployed 1,166 Airmen in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and various other combatant commanders around the world. The A-10s supporting Operation Atlantic Resolve are fulfilling the Theatre Security Package in Europe. They have focused on close air support and strengthening communication with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers….

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D-M A-10s, Airmen complete training in Slovakia as part of TSP

Posted May 29, 2015 by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls 

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls) A U.S. Air Force crew chief from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fills out paper work during a theater security package deployment at Sliac Air Base, Slovakia, May 22. More than 40 Airmen from the 354th EFS deployed to Slovakia to participate in a theater security…

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