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D-M girls selected for Military child of the year award

Posted February 20, 2014 by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski

Two local area children whose parents are stationed here have been selected as semi-finalists for Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year. The two finalists are Karrington Pryor, age 13 and Caylin Taylor, age 8. Karrington is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Abbi Cabeen, 923rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, section chief, and step-daughter of Master Sgt….

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Staff Sergeant promotion test rescheduled

Posted February 13, 2014 by Debbie Gildea

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — To ensure senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant do not meet the enlisted retention board, the Air Force will move the testing window up from May 1-June 15 to April 1-May 16, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. “We have assured Airmen selected for promotion…

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Diamond Sharp February 7, 2014

Posted February 6, 2014 by

Name/Squadron: Senior Airman David Russell / 355 CES/CEF First Sergeant: Senior Master Sgt. Walter Fortenberry Duty Title: Fire Protection Journeyman When joined the AF: June 8, 2008 Hometown: Bartlett, Tennessee Hobbies: Fishing, Working Out, Playing with his daughter Selection Reasons:   Senior Airman Russell was hand-selected to attend the challenging Emergency Medical Technician Course ahead…

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D-M Airman is recognized for his work overseas

Posted February 6, 2014 by Senior Airman Josh Slavin

Master Sgt. Bruce Archer, 355th Security Forces Squadron defender, was presented the bronze star for his work in Afghanistan, Jan. 10. Archer spent a year in Afghanistan working as the sole advisor for the Afghan Security Forces Company Commander, six Afghan Technical school instructors and over 100 security forces personnel. Having been a prior instructor…

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Biomedical Sciences Corps wraps up appreciation week

Posted February 6, 2014 by Airman 1st Class C. Drzazgowski

Staff from the Biomedical Sciences Corps ended their appreciation week with a luncheon here Jan. 31. The purpose of the BSC appreciation week is to promote awareness of the many functions and capabilities between the different corps at the 355th Medical Group. There are 15 biomedical science career fields practiced among the U.S. Air Force….

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Diamond Sharp January 31, 2014

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Name/Squadron: Technical Sgt. Benny Crawford / 355th Medical Support Squadron First Sergeant: Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Anthony Duty Title: Pharmacy Flight Chief When joined the AF: March, 1999 Hobbies: Football, working out, referring youth sports, spending time with family, and cheering on the New Orleans Saints! Selection:  Technical Sgt. Crawford is the epitome of a…

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Nominees sought for 2014 SAIGE Award

Posted January 23, 2014 by Sammie King

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) – The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2014 Society of American Indian Government Employees Meritorious Service Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today. The SAIGE Meritorious Service Award honors male and female military members and Department of Defense civilian employees who support the DOD global conflict and…

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Diamond Sharp January 24, 2104

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Name/Squadron: Staff Sgt. James Johnson / 48 RQS First Sergeant: Master Sgt. James Morgan Duty Title: NCOIC, Intelligence When joined the AF: March 6, 2007 Hometown: Odenton, Maryland Hobbies: Running, attending school, lifting weights, watching movies, volunteering, barbequing delicious food, hiking/outdoor activities Selection Reasons:   Staff Sgt. Johnson led the Intelligence shop as the sole…

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VA, City of Tucson to hold Four Chaplains Memorial

Posted January 16, 2014 by

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is pleased to announce that they will again be participating in the City of Tucson, Veterans’ Affairs Committee (VAC) annual Four Chaplains Memorial Service, Scheduled for Sunday – February 2 at 1 p.m., at the Kino Veterans Memorial Park, 2805 E. Ajo Way.  This park is located…

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D-M member receives Bronze Star Medal with Valor

Posted January 9, 2014 by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook

Whether computer-based or hands-on, military members are in a constant state of training. Some training, such as the Career Development Course new Airmen must complete, is learned and immediately applied to day-to-day operations. Others, like Self-Aid and Buddy Care, only apply to specific situations. Most Airmen have been fortunate enough to never need their SABC…

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