(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz)

66th RQS honors PEDRO 66 crew

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - — The 66th Rescue Squadron took a step on June 10 to ensure that their fallen comrades will never be forgotten, during a ceremony where they named three roads after Airmen who died exactly three years ago in the Sangin District of Afghanistan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, call…

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths)

HC-130J prepares for first ever deployment

Since the arrival of the first HC-130J Combat King II to D-M Nov. 15, the men and women of the 563rd Rescue Group have been working to get the aircraft to full-operational capability. The 79th Rescue Squadron is preparing to take the new HC-130J Combat King II on its first ever deployment. They will be…

D-M OSI Agent saves drowning child

Special Agent Christopher Martin, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 217, saved an eight-year-old boy from drowning at a youth football team pool party in Marana, Ariz., June 2. Martin was poolside talking with his wife and daughter, scanning the pool for his other children, when he noticed something was motionless under the water….

(U.S. Air Force photo by Betty R. Chevalier)

Benko hosts monthly 5K

The Benko Fitness and Sports Center here hosts a 5K run once a month for Desert Lightning Team members. The fitness center holds these runs to encourage Airmen health and morale. A 5K is five kilometers, or 3.1 miles. The runs are usually held on Sunglow Road, located right inside the Swan gate. The most…

Take Control of Your Air Force Career

The fiscal year 2014 retraining advisory is out. The purpose of the Noncommissioned Officer retraining program is to optimize the enlisted force structure to best meet the current and future Air Force requirements. The program consists of two phases. Phase one retraining gives Airmen identified from over manned Air Force Specialty Codes a chance to…

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Local Briefs – December 7, 2012

Posted December 7, 2012

Managing Stress and Avoiding the Holiday Blues Dec. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center This time of year can be extremely stressful for many of us. Join us for a free 30-minute yoga session featuring chair yoga and pranayama breathing exercises. Discussion topics will include recognizing stress, defining your holiday expectations, coping…

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D-M Fighter Squadron wins Luke’s 2012 Turkey Shoot

Posted December 6, 2012

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Three U.S. Air Force pilots from the 357th Fighter Squadron, competed in a bombing competition Nov. 16, and won Top Team, as well as various other awards while there. The event, ‘Haboob Havoc,’ was hosted by the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Nine different squadrons…

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D-M to hold annual Cookie Crunch

Posted November 30, 2012

Davis-Monthan’s Annual Cookie Crunch is under way! Help spread holiday cheer to our Airmen by ringing a “taste of home” to their dormitories. Cookie collection and package will be at the Mirage club on Dec. 3, 6:30 a.m. -5 p.m., and Dec. 4, 6:30 – 10 a.m. Cookies can be placed in disposable containers or…

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Warrior of the Week: November 19th, 2012

Posted November 30, 2012

Capt. Jason Giron Family: Wife – Sarah, Son – Tucker (6yrs), Daughter – Annabelle (2yrs) Hometown: Union, KY Unit: 355th Comptroller Squadron Job title: Flight Commander, Financial Analysis Job description: Responsible for financial guidance, resource management, and accounting services to 355th FW, 12th AF, and 9 tenant units. Lead a 15-person flight responsible for managing…

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Local Briefs – November 30, 2012

Posted November 30, 2012

Private Sector Resume Workshop Dec. 5, 10-11:30 a.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center Prepare for your next career! We will cover topics including writing a resume for the private sector and successful interviewing skills. Please call 228-5690 to RSVP. USAJOBS Federal Resume Workshop Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center Are…

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F-35 begins integration phase of weapons testing

Posted November 30, 2012

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — The F-35 Lighting II, Joint Strike Fighter began the integration phase of weapons testing Oct. 26, when the F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing aircraft successfully completed the first in-flight test with an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile. It was the first time a weapon communicated with the…

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Airman embraces Native American culture, traditions

Posted November 30, 2012

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) — As a young girl who grew up on the reservation in Fruitland, N.M., one Airman remembers happy ceremonies, traditions and family get-togethers. She spoke a different language, had a large extended family and lived in an area that was more than 90 percent Native American. Tech. Sgt. April…

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Surviving the holidays with Commanders

Posted November 30, 2012

As physical training failures have been on the rise Air Force wide, several commanders on D-M took the opportunity to become better informed about the services provided to help their Airmen not only pass their PT tests but also improve their overall health. The Health and Wellness Center conducted a Commander’s 101/Surviving the Holidays health…

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Warrior of the Week: November 26, 2012

Posted November 30, 2012

Airman 1st Class Ashley Lovelace Family: Husband Zak Hometown: Bakersfield, CA Unit: 455th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron (355th Operations Support Squadron) Job title: MPC intelligence analyst Job description: Wing Intel in the Mission Planning Cell (MPC) for the 455 EOSS. Provides ATO Flow analysis, analyzes Joint Tactical Air Requests submitted by ground forces, and builds…

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Commentary: My journey back to normal

Posted November 30, 2012

Between August 2009 and March 2010, I lost myself during my deployment to Afghanistan. I remember coming off the airplane and seeing my family and knowing that my world would never be the same again. It took me almost 1.5 years to put my life back together. My family and co-workers greeted me coming out…

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66th RQS honors PEDRO 66 crew

HC-130J prepares for first ever deployment

D-M OSI Agent saves drowning child

Benko hosts monthly 5K

Take Control of Your Air Force Career

Local Briefs – December 7, 2012

D-M Fighter Squadron wins Luke’s 2012 Turkey Shoot

D-M to hold annual Cookie Crunch

Warrior of the Week: November 19th, 2012

Local Briefs – November 30, 2012

F-35 begins integration phase of weapons testing

Airman embraces Native American culture, traditions

Surviving the holidays with Commanders

Warrior of the Week: November 26, 2012

Commentary: My journey back to normal

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