(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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myPers-TFSC survey launches June 22

Posted June 21, 2012

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force officials will distribute an online survey June 22 to to solicit feedback about userâ€™s experiences using the myPers-Total Force Service Center and myPers website. Thousands of Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian members will be asked for their participation in the…

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Local Briefs June 22, 2012

Posted June 21, 2012

612th Theater Operations Group Change of Command Col. Jonathan VanNoord will assume command of the 612th Theater Operations Group from Col. William B. Danskine on June 25 at 9 a.m. at the Mirage Club on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. If you are able to attend, please contact Capt. Michael Catalano at (520) 228-6240 or Mary…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin)

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Airmen of the 55th Rescue Squadron return home from a 125-day deployment

Posted June 14, 2012

Airmen from the 55th Rescue Squadron returned from a 125-day deployment in Southwest Asia June 4. Families and friends awaited the more than 50 Airmen who deployed at the 55th Rescue Squadron...

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

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Kids lasso safety lessons at bicycle rodeo

Posted June 14, 2012

The 355th Fighter Wing Ground Safety office held a Bicycle Rodeo here June 9. The Bicycle Rodeo was for children of all ages and focused on teaching the basics of bike safety. â€œThis event teaches kids the basicsâ€¦

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Warrior of the Week June 15, 2012

Posted June 14, 2012

Desert Lightning Teamâ€™s Weekly Warrior: Staff Sgt. Stephanie Cole Family: Brons (husband), Ian (son) Hometown: San Diego, CA Unit: 355 MDOS Job title: Aerospace Medical Technician Job description: Plans, provides, and evaluates routine patient care and treatment of beneficiariesâ€¦

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VA announces effort to hire mental health professionals

Posted June 14, 2012

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed an aggressive national mental health hiring initiative to improve recruitment and hiring, marketing, education and training programs, and retention efforts for mental health professionals. To speed the national hiring process, VA developed the Mental Health Hiring Initiative, a multi-faceted, sustained National marketing and outreach campaign that includes…

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62 civil service to voluntarily retire at 309th AMARG

Posted June 14, 2012

The U.S. Air Force announced June 8, that 62 civil service employees at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance & Regeneration Group have accepted voluntary retirements. The announcement came during a meeting that included Col. Allan Day, commander of the 309th Maintenance Wing, and Col. Patrick Kumashiro, commander of the 309th AMARG, local government, and community representatives…

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June is Menâ€™s Health Month

Posted June 14, 2012

Menâ€™s Health Month emphasizes health issues and raises awareness of preventable problems. The hope is to encourage early detection and treatment of diseases. Part of being aware is looking at lifestyle choices, such as diet habits, exercise, smoking and alcohol use. Men can be safer, stronger, and healthier by taking the following steps: Learn your…

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D-M senior enlisted corps primed to lead

Posted June 14, 2012

As my time as the 355th Fighter Wingâ€™s command chief draws to a close here, itâ€™s hard not to notice how great it is to be an enlisted leader on the Desert Lightning Team – I am surrounded by powerhouse leaders that make service easier for us all. In the past three months, two of…

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Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Program debuts at D-M

Posted June 14, 2012

Service to the Armed Forces, an American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter program that provides support to military members, veterans and their families, opened a new satellite office on Davis-Monthan, June 13. In Southern Arizona, the SAF program offers essential human services to about 17,000 active duty personnel and members of all branches of the…

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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

myPers-TFSC survey launches June 22

Local Briefs June 22, 2012

Airmen of the 55th Rescue Squadron return home from a 125-day deployment

Kids lasso safety lessons at bicycle rodeo

Warrior of the Week June 15, 2012

VA announces effort to hire mental health professionals

62 civil service to voluntarily retire at 309th AMARG

June is Menâ€™s Health Month

D-M senior enlisted corps primed to lead

Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Program debuts at D-M

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