Desert Lightning News


Featured Headlines

IronMan_pict Air Force

Special Operations develops ‘Iron Man’ Suit

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit is cool. But it’s not real. The Tactical Assault Light Operators Suit is cool, too. But it is real and may soon be protecting America’s special operations forces going into harm’s way. The TALOS suit “was chartered to explore and catalyze a revolutionary integration…

Training_pict4 Air Force

Air Force, Army conduct joint service training

U.S. Air Force and Arizona Army National Guard units conducted joint training at a southern Arizona military training range Jan. 20. A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Fighter Squadron, based out of D-M, and a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter from Detachment 1, C Company, 5-159th Air Ambulance, based out of Phoenix, conducted close air support…

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika) U.S.

Airman pulls woman from burning vehicle

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — For Tech. Sgt. Justin Mahana, 823rd Maintenance Squadron support section chief, life is about helping those in need. When the 17-year veteran learned a coworker’s truck had broken down two-and-a-half hours away in Lake Havasu, Arizona, he volunteered his truck, trailer and time to help the junior Airman get it back…

(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brian A. Barbour) Local

Arizona Air Guard to watch over Super Bowl XLIX

Pilots and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 162nd Wing’s Aerospace Control Alert Detachment at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base may take to the skies to help protect thousands of spectators at Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Arizona, Feb. 1. Arizona’s Air National Guard is among the units teaming up with the North American Aerospace Defense Command in…

(Courtesy photo) U.S.

Adventure in Alaska: Officer looks to mush dogs in Iditarod

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — (This feature is part of the “Through Airmen’s Eyes” series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) Snow and trees are all that can be seen for miles while the bitter cold nips at any piece of exposed skin. Maj. Roger…

Recent Reactions


All of this week's top headlines to your email every Friday.


 
 

(Courtesy Photo)
0
comments
Sports

D-M Airman: I am an IRONMAN

Posted  December 11, 2014

On Nov. 16th, Senior Airman Daniel Hughes, 355th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, tested his fitness limits and participated in IRONMAN Arizona. IRONMAN Arizona is a triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim around Tempe Town Lake in Tempe, Ariz., followed by a 112-mile bike ride which consists of a three loop course that heads out of…

Full Story »

0
comments
U.S.

Eagle flies home: Airman receives a native name

Posted  December 11, 2014

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The buildings looked the same and the people seemed familiar, but something was different. Maybe it was him. His Native American ties were lost at a young age and now nearly 20 years had passed since he reconnected with his roots. This piece of his life was broken until a naming…

Full Story »

0
comments
Health & Safety

VA expands eligibility related to Military Sexual Trauma

Posted  December 11, 2014

Washington, DC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under authority from the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (“VACAA”),  today announced expanded eligibility for Veterans in need of mental health care due to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred during their military service. This trauma is commonly known as military sexual…

Full Story »

0
comments
Health & Safety

Stay fit through season of celebrations

Posted  December 11, 2014

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Tis the season for family get-togethers, office holiday parties and cookie drives. What do these events have in common? Food … lots of food. As people load their plates with cakes and pies, getting a good workout drops on the priority list. Why do people fall into this annual holiday trap?…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

Pilot for a Day: Sergio Quiroz

Posted  December 11, 2014

Sergio Quiroz and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Curley, 357th Fighter Squadron commander, pose for a photo after Quiroz was sworn in as an honorary pilot during the Pilot for a Day program. During the visit, Quiroz was inducted into the 357th FS where him and his cousins tried on pilot flight equipment, visited…

Full Story »

0
comments
Health & Safety

Resiliency in numbers

Posted  December 4, 2014

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Most Airmen have probably heard the expression “there’s strength in numbers.” Most Airmen have also probably heard of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. When it comes to building resiliency, the two are not unrelated. The four domains of comprehensive fitness are mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness, which enhance resilience…

Full Story »

0
comments
Local

Vehicle Operations

Posted  December 4, 2014

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Liszewski, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator and dispatcher, drives a government-owned vehicle through the wash rack at Davis-Monthan, Nov. 18. The high-pressure water from the wash clears the car of dust and dirt before detailing begins. Senior Airman Andrew Liszewski, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator and dispatcher,…

Full Story »

(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Massey)
0
comments
Events

Thanksgiving Dorm Bash held at D-M

Posted  December 4, 2014
Full Story »

0
comments
U.S.

Commissary Value Brands to return for more savings

Posted  December 4, 2014

FORT LEE, Va. – In response to growing patron demand for products comparable to the low-cost private label items sold in civilian stores, the Defense Commissary Agency is re-energizing an “old friend” known as Commissary Value Brand. Starting in December, commissaries worldwide will highlight about 300 Value Brand products in 33 categories such as frozen…

Full Story »

0
comments
Health & Safety

Pillars of Resiliency: Holiday budgeting

Posted  December 4, 2014

Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas — For most, the holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and family reunions. For others, the season can emphasize stressors, such as family separation, traveling, and last minute workload. The holidays are also the toughest time of the year when it comes to financial budgeting. The lights, music, decorations and delicious…

Full Story »

 
 

 

Weather

 

[WeatherSlider] Invalid slider
 

Pick up a copy!

 

Find out where to pick up a print copy of Desert Lightning News in the Tucson area by checking our Distribution List.

 

Local Military Discounts

 

 

Movie Schedule

 

FRIDAY
House At The End of The Street
7 p.m. (PG-13), starring Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue

SATURDAY
End of Watch
7 p.m. (R), starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña

SUNDAY
House At The End of The Street
2 p.m. (PG-13), starring Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue

 

Chapel

 

Catholic

Desert Dove Chapel
Daily Mass, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday Mass, 5 p.m.
Sunday Mass, 10 a.m.

 

Protestant

Sunday services, Hope Chapel
Evangelical Service, 9:50 a.m.
Gospel Service, 11:30 a.m.
Children’s Church will be available

 

Dorm Worship Service

Sunday, Bldg. 3610 in “The Loft” (day room on the second floor)
Home-cooked dinner, 5:30 p.m.
Worship, 6:30 p.m.

 

Videos

 


Directory powered by Business Directory Plugin