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D-M Airman is roller derby racer

Posted August 16, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Michael Washburn

Take roller skating, paramedics, cheering fans, an oval track and position names like jammers and you get the sport of roller derby.

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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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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 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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Air Force takes 2nd, 3rd in men’s cycling

Posted May 3, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) — Wounded warriors from around the U.S. and British armed forces battled it out May 1 in the cycling portion of the 2012 Wounded Warrior Games here. In the first event of the week, the Air Force started off strong snagging the silver and...

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Davis-Monthan Women’s Golf Association wraps-up regular season

Posted April 26, 2012 by

The Davis-Monthan Women’s Golf Association completed its regular season’s play this month. On April 18, awards and prizes were presented to the members. The 2012 Commander’s Cup winner was Cleo Elve. This three-day tournament was…

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FSS hosts “Battle of the Sexes” basketball game

Posted April 19, 2012 by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle

The Equipment Maintenance Squadron men’s basketball team reined victorious, 67-64, during the “Battle of the Sexes” basketball game hosted by the 355th Force Support Squadron at the Benko gym April 6. The EMS base champion men’s team took on the Davis-Monthan women’s varsity team in a high-pressure game. The event was put together by Master…

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Eagles squeak by Chiefs, 15-14, in charity softball game

Posted March 29, 2012 by Staff

The Eagles walked away victorious over the Chiefs, 15-14, in the annual charity softball game at Thunderbolt Field here March 23. “The Chiefs want to congratulate the Eagles on their win,” said Chief Master Sgt. Luann Gaylor, the Chiefs’ right fielder. “It was a good game and we appreciate the competition.” Approximately 100 Airmen and…

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AF marathon registration deadline approaching

Posted March 22, 2012 by Staff

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — If you’re planning on running in the Air Force Marathon this September, time is running out to register. Not only does the price increase on April 2, there is a good chance the event will also be sold out by then. “We traditionally experience a huge surge in registrations…

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