Desert Lightning News – Davis Monthan


 
 

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski)
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D-M Airmen respond first to desert wreck

Posted March 6, 2015 by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski

Three D-M Airmen were driving through the desert on their way to a popular hiking spot to enjoy a typical Sunday outdoors. Everything was going according to plan until they spotted a person on the right side of the road frantically trying to get their attention.  As they approached the scene, everything came into focus….

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier)
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D-M PJs rapidly respond during Open House

Posted March 6, 2015 by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier

Six pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron were first responders at a scene during D-M’s Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House, April 12, 2014. During the event, an individual suddenly had a heart attack and fell over. The episode happened directly in front of the 48th RQS display, which expedited life-saving procedures. “We…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin)
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Annual D-M 50 picnic scheduled for March 14

Posted March 6, 2015 by 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The annual DM-50 picnic will be held Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bama Park. The picnic is a free event for active duty members, families, retirees and any guests sponsored onto the base. The DM-50 will be providing a variety of free entertainment, food, drinks and events. The picnic will…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski)
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D-M puts its agencies to the test

Posted February 27, 2015 by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski

An aircraft crash training exercise was held at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range here Feb. 19. The simulated crash site was scattered throughout a two mile radius. “The idea was to test the base’s capabilities to respond to an aircraft crash incident with a mass-casualty piece involved,” said Master Sgt. Mark Molineaux, 355th…

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Defeating “Monster Mouth”

Posted February 27, 2015 by

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski) Airman Jessika Silva-Gomez, 355th Dental Squadron dental assistant, helps a child sort out foods that are beneficial to dental hygiene during a presentation at the Finley Child Development Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Feb. 24. Personnel from the 355th DS provided examples of proper…

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Free Tax Services available on Davis-Monthan AFB

Posted February 27, 2015 by 355th Figher Wing Publivc Affairs

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance tax center opened its doors today for Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve and Public Health personnel. There are 35 volunteers at the VITA office to include 27 tax preparers with the ability to conduct 10 appointments at a time. “The volunteers here are IRS certified tax preparers,” according to Skip…

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2014 Air Force safety awards announced, D-M a big winner

Posted February 27, 2015 by Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) — Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Kurt F. Neubauer recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and Chief of Safety Awards for 2014. The 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base earned the “Air Force Chief of Safety Outstanding…

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Free Tax services opens on D-M

Posted February 20, 2015 by 355th Figher Wing Public Affairs 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance tax center is no open for Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve and Public Health personnel. There are 35 volunteers at the VITA office to include 27 tax preparers with the ability to conduct 10 appointments at a time. “The volunteers here are IRS certified tax preparers,” according to Skip Barkley,…

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Representative Martha McSally visits D-M

Posted February 20, 2015 by

(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released) Arizona Congresswoman Martha McSally speaks during an Air Force Reserve Command’s Junior Officer Leadership Development course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2015. The JOLD course is for lieutenants and captains and focuses on leadership, career development and force management. (U.S. Air Force…

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AFRC JOLD course held at D-M

Posted February 13, 2015 by

(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey/Released) Arizona Congresswoman Martha McSally speaks during an Air Force Reserve Command’s Junior Officer Leadership Development course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2015. The JOLD course is for lieutenants and captains and focuses on leadership, career development and force management.

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