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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…

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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…

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

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) Sports

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…

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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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Acceptance…do you have what it takes?

Posted  July 26, 2012

No one person is alike. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders and have different views on religious, political and sexual preferences, and they are judged unnecessarily because of it. You may not agree with someone’s preferences, but the thing is that you don’t have to agree. You do, however, have to be professional,…

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DOD to improve voluntary education safeguards

Posted  July 26, 2012

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is nearing completion of an agreement with post-secondary schools to ensure service members have the best possible experience in continuing their education, a senior Pentagon official said today. The department will release later this summer a memorandum of understanding to be signed by colleges, universities and technical schools to make…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson

Posted  July 26, 2012

Tucson’s youth need your help! Volunteer as a ‘Big’ to help a ‘Little’ reach their fullest potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson (BBBST) matches adults with youth from ages 6-17 in one-to-one mentoring relationships. ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ hang out twice a month, doing activities that they both like. These outings form a friendship that…

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Local Briefs July 27, 2012

Posted  July 26, 2012

Partners Pre-School Program Borman Elementary School at Davis-Monthan AFB will offer a new part-time pre-school program for children ages 3-5. The Partners Pre-School Program works to create a comprehensive and high-quality early childhood model that supports and promotes engaging, developmentally appropriate and positive early education for preschoolers in an inclusive setting. Applications are currently being…

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CSAF’s ‘fini flight’ a ride of remembrance

Posted  July 19, 2012

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) — When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz climbed aboard the MC-130E Combat Talon I here July 12 for his last flight…

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Base to host antiterrorism Mobile Training Team

Posted  July 19, 2012

Davis-Monthan is scheduled to host an Antiterrorism and Force Protection Level II Mobile Training Team from August 20-24. The training is offered to key members of D-M’s populace, specifically security managers, unit antiterrorism representatives and individuals required to attend by their commander. Air Combat Command provides a MTT every other year throughout the command. Davis-Monthan…

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Hawgsmoke 2012 comes to D-M

Posted  July 19, 2012

The 355th Fighter Wing will host 18 A-10 squadrons and teams from around the world for the 7th biannual bombing and tactical gunnery competition known as Hawgsmoke Aug. 15-17, 2012. The competition focuses on A-10 tactics such as moving target strafe techniques, GPS-out navigation, and degraded weapons delivery. Both the individual and team portions of…

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D-M Exchange to celebrate 117 years with host of savings

Posted  July 19, 2012

In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an Exchange at every post. Since then, Exchange associates have faithfully served alongside servicemembers wherever they are called to serve. Today, whether at Bagram or Barksdale, troops and their families know the Exchange is there. On July 25, Davis-Monthan Exchange facilities will…

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Warrior of the Week July 20, 2012

Posted  July 19, 2012

Desert Lightning Team’s Weekly Warrior: Airman 1st Class Zachary A. Toon Family: Father: Scott, Mother: Linda, Brother: Adam, Sister: Emily Hometown: Wichita, KS Unit: 355 CPTS Job title: Customer Service Technician…

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Rock the vote, but beware of guidelines

Posted  July 19, 2012

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AFNS) — As political campaigns heat up across the U.S., Airmen, family members and Department of Defense civilians are encouraged to be a part of the political process. Being away from the U.S. can lead some to believe they are not able to vote in their respective state and federal elections….

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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

 

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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.

 

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