(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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Diamond Sharp February 1, 2013

Posted January 31, 2013

Senior Airman Jeffery L. Gunter/ 924 MXS, (924 FG) Name/Squadron: Senior Airman Jeffery L. Gunter/ 924 MXS, (924 FG) First Sergeant: Senior Master Sgt. John K. Harris Duty Title: Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman When Joined the AF: September, 2001 Hometown: Willits, CA Hobbies: Poker, working out, hiking, fishing, softball and off-roading. Selection Reasons: Airman Gunter…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Neve)

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In-place patient decontamination tent comes to Tucson Air Guard

Posted January 31, 2013

Between Jan. 15-18, 13 Airmen total were trained by instructors from the National Guard Bureau at the 162nd Fighter Wing on the city’s newest asset – an in-place patient decontamination shelter for the effective decontamination of both ambulatory…

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Local Briefs February 1, 2013

Posted January 31, 2013

Focus on Fathering Workshops – Airman & Family Readiness Center In partnership with United Way of Tucson and First Things First, the Easter Seals Blake Foundation introduces Focus on Fathering – a group for dads about being a dad. Workshops will be held on Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn about the importance…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston)

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Tucson Guardsman inducted into Hall of Fame

Posted January 24, 2013

Andrews Air Force Base, MD – Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, Director of the Air National Guard, made an enduring statement about his priority to take care of Airmen at his final Town Hall meeting today.

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79th and 66th Rescue Squadrons aid in civilian search, rescue

Posted January 24, 2013

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Thirteen members of the 66th Rescue Squadron aided the 79th RQS at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., in a civilian search and rescue mission Jan. 5 near Kingman, Ariz. The 66th RQS not only aids in combat search and rescue, but also assists with civilian missions as well. “We…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle)

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Construction commences at 29 Bravo

Posted January 24, 2013

Construction for the 29 Bravo gate, located on Wilmot Road, a quarter mile north of Valencia Road, is scheduled to begin on Jan. 22.

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Warrior of the Week January 25, 2013

Posted January 24, 2013

Desert Lightning Team’s Weekly Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Travis Keale Family: Pastora Keale (Wife) Hometown: Anahola, Hawaii Unit: 355 Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Emergency Services Flight

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Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze

Posted January 24, 2013

Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16. The actions are part of the Air Force’s efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility of sequestration and budgetary shortfalls. Civilian pay…

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AF anticipates pay delays for March promotions

Posted January 24, 2013

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Officers and enlisted Airmen getting promoted in March will experience pay delays because of the Military Personnel Data System upgrade occurring that month. “Individuals to promote from Mar. 4 to 26 will not get their promotions updated in MilPDS because of the upgrade,” said Lt. Col. Shelley Strong,…

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Air Force releases results of health and welfare inspection

Posted January 24, 2013

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Air Force released the results of the service-wide health and welfare inspections that were completed in an effort to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace. “Every Airman deserves to be treated with respect. They also deserve to work in a professional environment,” said Gen. Mark A….

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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

Diamond Sharp February 1, 2013

In-place patient decontamination tent comes to Tucson Air Guard

Local Briefs February 1, 2013

Tucson Guardsman inducted into Hall of Fame

79th and 66th Rescue Squadrons aid in civilian search, rescue

Construction commences at 29 Bravo

Warrior of the Week January 25, 2013

Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze

AF anticipates pay delays for March promotions

Air Force releases results of health and welfare inspection

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