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SFS Airman receives Hero of the Year award

Posted October 25, 2012 by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle

Staff Sgt. Aaron Escalante, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, was one of four to receive the Hero of the Year award at the fifth annual Tucson observance of Heroes Day, Oct. 18.

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Diamond Sharp March 22, 2013

Posted March 22, 2013 by

Name/Squadron: Airman 1st Class Crystal Martinez, 355 Security Forces Squadron First Sergeant: Master Sgt. Ragnone Duty Title: Response Force Leader When Joined the AF:  May 2011 Hometown: Tucson, AZ Hobbies: Running, Playing Softball, Reading Books, and Watching Movies Selection Reasons: Airman Martinez deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan where she secured 31K Coalition Forces, $50 billion…

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First Air Force female four-star general confirmed

Posted March 29, 2012 by Staff

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Senate confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger for promotion March 26, making her the first female four-star general in Air Force history. Wolfenbarger currently serves as the military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition here and she is one of 4 lieutenant…

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Warrior of the Week July 27, 2012

Posted July 26, 2012 by

Family: Chet (husband), Vincent (son) Hometown: Air Force Brat, no hometown Unit: 355th Operations Support Squadron

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Civilian leaders take honorary command

Posted December 14, 2012 by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle

Did you know the majority of the squadrons on base have an active duty commander and a civilian counterpart known as an honorary commander? The 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office manages, maintains and coordinates the HCC program here, which allows community leaders from around Tucson to take a closer look at Davis-Monthan Air Force…

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Diamond Sharp

Posted April 26, 2013 by

Name/Squadron: Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths 355 FW/PA First Sergeant: Master Sgt. Michael Kaczmarek Duty title: Photojournalist When joined the AF: Dec. 14, 2010 Hometown: Springhill, Florida Hobbies: Learning graphic arts, soccer, playing with her puppies, exploring Tucson, hiking Selection reasons: Airman 1st Class Christy Griffiths has been on a tear the last few months….

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Warrior of the Week May 24, 2012

Posted May 24, 2012 by Staff

Desert Lightning Team’s Weekly Warrior: Staff Sgt. David M. Hart Family: James Hart (Father), Annie Hart (Mother). Hometown: Little Rock, AR Unit: 924 MXS Job Title: Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman Job Description: Removes, installs, disassembles, inspects, repairs, reassembles and test TF-34 turbofan engines. Most rewarding job aspect: Producing and…

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Diamond Sharp September 2012

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Staff Sgt. Asia Cook, 755th AMXS Staff Sgt. Asia Cook, 755th AMXS First Sergeant: Master Sgt. Chris Blue Duty Title: Debrief NCOIC When joined the AF: Aug. 9, 2005 Hometown:  Moreno Valley, California / Atlanta, Georgia Hobbies: Crafts, skydiving, football, and modeling. Selection Reasons:  Sergeant Asia Cook is the NCOIC of debrief and responsible for…

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Promotion cycle study reference CDCs available online

Posted January 31, 2013 by Air Education and Training Command Airman Advancement Division

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The 2013 promotion cycle study reference CDCs, in addition to those published for 2012, are now available on the e-WAPS Online Reference Library Database (e-WORLD). “For Airmen testing out-of-cycle, having access to past versions of the CDCs ensures they have appropriate study material for the cycle they’re competing in,”…

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Inn on D-M voted ACC’s best lodging operation

Posted June 21, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Kariena May

The Inn on D-M has done it again. They have been voted Air Combat Command’s Best Lodging Operation seven out of the past nine years, and will be competing for back-to-back wins as the 2012 Air Force…

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