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New Squadron Commander’s Course at D-M

A professional development course for squadron commanders was held at the Kennedy Professional Development Center on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 17-18, 2019.

Local

D-M proves lethality during readiness exercise

The 355th Wing at Davivs-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona continues to lead the Air Force in high-end operational readiness as it proves the "Dynamic Wing" construct during exercise Bushwhacker 19-05.

Air Force

CAS teams help Airmen meet new challenges

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Airmen are known to be strong, resilient and hard-charging. Time and again the base has proven to be one of the best and has never backed down from the high-end fight. The base and Airmen have gone through many changes that have resulted in a higher operation tempo with very little…

World

World War II laborer champions ‘Rosie the Riveter’ legacy

ARLINGTON, Va. — When it comes to symbolizing the influx of women in the workforce and the wave of patriotism and feminism that surge sparked during World War II, few American icons are more recognizable than “Rosie the Riveter.” Artist J. Howard Miller’s 1942 poster, featuring a bandanna-donning, blue-collared woman with the famed flex beneath…

Local

Thunder, lightning on display at D-M air show

Stephanie Lee Smith RV-8 Stephanie Lee Smith Chuck Helton U.S. Air Force Parachute Team Wings of Blue Demo Stephanie Lee Smith Heritage Flight Stephanie Lee Smith U.S. Air Force Demonstration Team F-16 Fighting Falcon Chuck Helton F-22 Raptor Chuck Helton HH-60G Pave Hawk Chuck Helton A-10 pyrotechnic display


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Air Force

SECAF announces resignation

Posted  March 11, 2019

Upon a favorable final vote by the regents, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced her resignation March 8, after serving in her position as the service’s top civilian since May 2017, to accept the role as president of the University of Texas at El Paso.

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Local

Thunder and Lightning over Arizona

Posted  March 11, 2019

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Powers A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and an F-86 Sabre fly in formation together over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2019. These aircraft will perform in this year’s Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show, March 23-24. Thunder…

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Local

DM celebrates 20th anniversary of Heritage Flight training, certification

Posted  March 4, 2019

Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Powers   Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Powers A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning and an F-86 Sabre fly in formation together over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2019, during the 2019 Heritage Flight Training and Certification…

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Commentary

Rosie the Riveter and me

Posted  March 1, 2019

Editor’s note: This commentary was first published March 18, 2015. WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — As we recognize Women’s History Month this March, I am struck by the thought that heroes and role models do not have to be one single person but, in fact, can be several people. For me, this truth is…

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Commentary

Stigmatize ‘rape culture’ by pursuing healthy dialogue

Posted  March 1, 2019

Editor’s note: This commentary focuses on the perpetuation of rape culture from one Airman’s perspective and offers recommendations on how to improve upon this issue in the Air Force and society as a whole. KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — As service members, we receive a number of mandatory sexual harassment and assault awareness briefings…

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Click on the link above to read the April 5 issue on your computer or mobile device. Here are some stories we have prepared for you this week:

  • 943rd Rescue Group hosts Tucson civic leaders: page 3
  • Close Airmen Support team helps Airmen meet new challenges: page 5
  • Real-life “Rosie the Riveter” shares her story: page 6
  • Need braces? D-M Dental Clinic policies and procedures: page 10

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Click on the link above to read the airshow guide on your computer or mobile device. Here are some highlights:

  • Flight Line Map: page 4
  • Air Show FAQs: page 6
  • Overview – USAF Thunderbirds Demonstration Team: page 8
  • Overview – A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team: page 10
  • Wings of Blue and F-22 Raptor: page 11
  • Demo teams and aerobatics: pages 12 – 15
 

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