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D-M men’s varsity basketball to hold tryouts

Posted August 22, 2013 by Airman 1st Class C. Massey

The D-M men’s varsity basketball team is slated to hold tryouts Aug. 29-30 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Aug. 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Benko Fitness Center here. Active duty Airmen, civilian workers, and military dependents 18 years and older are welcomed to try out. Because the team rebuilds…

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The amazing race for culture

Posted May 24, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook

More than 40 Desert Lightning Team members gathered at the golf course track to participate in the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month amazing race May 11. The race was 1.5 miles long and was entered by two-person teams. Each team had to visit the seven stations set up...

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany M. Grigg)
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Former road warrior lives lifestyle of fitness

Posted February 20, 2014 by Senior Airman Tiffany M. Grigg

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.  – Life is full of accomplishments. For some, those may include passing a college exam, winning an award or learning to drive. For one Airman, running 48.6 miles over four days was his most recent challenge. You might even say this test of endurance left him feeling a bit ‘Dopey’. In January,…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings)
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Former Airman now NBA pro

Posted April 18, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings

EALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) – The court was shining and cameras flashing as a crowd of thousands gathered in the Sleep Train Arena to watch the Dallas Mavericks duel the Sacramento Kings April 5.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Elizeu)
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D-M holds Attack Fitness

Posted October 3, 2013 by

D-M holds Attack Fitness The 355th Force Support Squadron held the Attack Fitness Competition at the Haeffner Gym, Sept. 27. The first workout consisted of 500m row, 20 back squats at body weight and 30 pull-ups. The second work consisted of a box jumps, and overhead weight. The third involved swimming eight against time and…

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MDG providing sports physical appointments

Posted July 26, 2012 by Lt. Col. William Fecke

As the 2012-2013 school year quickly approaches, children may need to get a school or sports physical. The 355th Medical Group is working hard to meet this need by modifying the daily schedule to make appointments available. We continue to have open duty day appointments, so your best and fastest option is to call 228-2778…

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The first annual Pat’s Run Troop Run at D-M is scheduled to be April 26.

Posted February 27, 2014 by

The ruck/walk/run will begin at the Benko Fitness Center and will be approximately 4.2 miles long. This event can be enjoyed by all family members! Cost of adults is $20 and children under 12 is $5. Deadline to register for this event is March 31. The Pat’s Run benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation. The Pat…

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Torch lighting kicks off 2013 Warrior Games

Posted May 16, 2013 by Shannon Collins

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) – The 2013 Warrior Games began May 11, when Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder, with the help of Prince Harry and Olympian Missy Franklin, lit the official torch during the event’s opening ceremonies at the U.S. Olympic Training Center here. From May 11-16, more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the…

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Arizona Runs for the Fallen

Posted October 24, 2013 by (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sivan Veazie)

A flag-bearing relay team of 20 active-duty service members start to run the Arizona Run for the Fallen event at Freedom Park in Tucson, Oct. 18. Each mile of the run was dedicated to fallen service members from Arizona who died during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation New Dawn

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MDG providing sports physical appointments

Posted August 10, 2012 by Lt. Col. William Fecke

As the 2012-2013 school year quickly approaches, children may need to get a school or sports physical. The 355th Medical Group is working hard to meet this need by modifying the daily schedule to make appointments available. We continue to have open duty day appointments, so your best and fastest option is to call 228-2778…

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