(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Christian Michael)

D-M deployment manager helps maintain mission readiness in theater

SOUTHWEST ASIA – When thousands of maintenance troops are called to serve in Southwest Asia, it takes the work of skilled Airmen to get them trained, processed and ready to fight. Getting them into the theater of operations and back home, however, is a task for the specialized few; enter the deployed maintenance unit deployment manager. UDMs…

DM Airmen ruck for vets

Members of the D-M community participated in the annual Rucking for Vets event at the Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail, Arizona, May 11. Rucking for Vets is a grass roots effort led by local D-M Airmen. The goal is to raise money in support of the Wounded Warrior Project. The event consisted of over…

(Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier)

755th keeps Compass Call jamming

How do you get a plane that weighs more than 100,000 pounds to get off the ground and keep flying? The 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here has been doing just that.

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

DLT raises money for the AFEV

The Desert Lightning Team is one of many sponsors raising money for the Air Force Enlisted Village at the upcoming 10th Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic tournament at Eglin AFB, Fla., May 17-18.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Timothy Boyer)

Deployed Airman loses 40 pounds, scores 99.8 on fitness test

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) – You want to get in shape during your deployment, but what does that mean? Do you want to lose weight or score better on your fitness test?

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Request an absentee ballot today

Posted October 11, 2012

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, members of this country will flock to polling places around the country. Voters of all races, political parties, and demographics will actively participate in the selection of the next president of the United States. We, as service men and women, must vote in our official “state of residence.” Most of us,…

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Get fit, boot-camp style

Posted October 11, 2012

Every Thursday morning at 6 a.m. the Benko Fitness Center holds a boot camp class for all individuals on base. The cost of the class is three dollars for a one hour session.

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355th Dental Squadron

Posted October 11, 2012

The 355th Dental Squadron sees about seven thousand patients a year. They cover everything from annual dental exams to periodontal surgeries. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cami Richards, 355th Dental Squadron dental assistant, demonstrates the proper way to floss your teeth. The 355th Dental Squadron does everything from simple annual exams to periodontal surgery. Sergeant…

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Get crafty at the Arts and Crafts Center

Posted October 11, 2012

The arts and crafts center on base allows Airmen, dependents and family members to use their creative minds. They offer a variety of classes, like painting, beading, scrapbook, and framing “Beading is normally held once a month,” said Tracy Dusablon, arts and crafts center manager. “It’s an evening class, so it’s taught when we’re closed….

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Energy action: It starts with one

Posted October 11, 2012

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — If one Airman runs an 18-watt compact fluorescent light bulb for one hour, it costs approximately five cents. If the estimated 10,000 civilian employees and military members at Langley Air Force Base, Va., were to run one 18-watt CFL bulb for one hour simultaneously, it could cost roughly $500….

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Local Briefs October 12, 2012

Posted October 11, 2012

Deployed Airmen & Families -Halloween Bowling Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m. – D-M Bowling Center Wear your costume and come out for some bowling fun. Food will be provided and everyone will receive Halloween goodies! Please call 228-5690 by Oct. 18 to register. -Reintegration & Welcome Home Banner Event Oct. 29, 5-6 p.m. – Airman &…

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(U. S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook)

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354th FS and 355th AMXS deploy

Posted October 4, 2012

Members of the 354th Fighter Squadron and 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recently deployed from D-M. The first to leave were a complement of operators and maintainers…

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Roth contributions open to all active-duty service members

Posted October 4, 2012

WASHINGTON (AFPS) — Beginning Oct. 1, active-duty members of the Air Force, Army and Navy will be able to contribute to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan as part of their investment planning, Defense Financing and Accounting Service officials said Sept. 28. The after-tax contributions will be electronically deducted from service members’ pay accounts. Active-duty service…

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D-M control tower named best in the Air Force

Posted October 4, 2012

Earlier this year, it was announced that D-M’s Air Traffic Control Tower had won the D. Ray Hardin Air Traffic Control Facility of the Year award. Davis-Monthan has won the award at the Air Combat Command level for the past two years. This is the first time that D-M has won at the Air Force…

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Changing of the guards

Posted October 4, 2012

Security officers of Chenega Corporation, formerly Tanya Walker and Company, are no longer guarding the front gates due to their contract ending Sept. 30. The 355th Security Forces Squadron will take over as permanent gate guards. The company had been in contract with the base for roughly six and a half years. The transition from…

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D-M deployment manager helps maintain mission readiness in theater

DM Airmen ruck for vets

755th keeps Compass Call jamming

DLT raises money for the AFEV

Deployed Airman loses 40 pounds, scores 99.8 on fitness test

Request an absentee ballot today

Get fit, boot-camp style

355th Dental Squadron

Get crafty at the Arts and Crafts Center

Energy action: It starts with one

Local Briefs October 12, 2012

354th FS and 355th AMXS deploy

Roth contributions open to all active-duty service members

D-M control tower named best in the Air Force

Changing of the guards

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