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  • Winning the war of weight loss

    In the battle against Airmen's waist lines, the Health and Wellness Center here has a new piece of equipment to help win the war on weight loss."The device is called a MedGem," said Guy Leahy, an exercise physiologist at the Health and Wellness Center. "It's a handheld device that's designed to

  • Fightin' Fifty-Fifth continues to lead the fight

    Since its early days as the 55th Fighter Group escorting bombers during World War II, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth has led the fight and in today's world of constant change the demand for the wing's expertise is at an all-time high.Last week, for the first time in recent memory, all seven of the 55th

  • CACs get a new set of numbers

    The Department of Defense is slated to remove social security numbers from all CACs beginning June 1.Showing their Common Access Card to others is an everyday occurrence for military personnel. But what many may not think about is all of the personally identifiable information they are handing over

  • Airmen receive Public Safety Medal for heroism

    Airmen at the 943rd Rescue Group are accustomed to operations leading them to rescue Airmen downed behind enemy lines, civilians stranded in the wake of natural disasters, but recently, 13 members of the group were recognized for their courage and bravery in their own backyard. Pima County Sheriff

  • Honoring a fallen Airman

    The 355th Security Forces Squadron held a ceremony here April 8 to commemorate the renaming of their squadron headquarters building.The building was renamed after Airman 1st Class Millard Wesley Lehman, who gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his fellow Airmen.Airman Lehman was born May 14,

  • Troops to receive full mid-month pay April 15th

    All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their paychecks April 15, Pentagon officials said today."Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full mid-month pay on the 15th of April," Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said. "It may

  • Swan Gate to reopen early

    Swan gate is slated to reopen to all commercial delivery and contractor traffic April 25 due to early construction completion. Construction was originally scheduled to run through May. The new structure will replace the existing waiting area tent, and provide a more efficient arrangement for those

  • Deal averts shutdown, normal government operations to continue

    Government agencies are continuing normal operations after the administration, the Senate and the House of Representatives agreed to a fiscal 2011 budget.The continuing resolution expired last night at midnight, but the Senate and House passed a short-term funding bill that will allow both houses to

  • AFAF begins 2011 push

    D-M kicked off the start of the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign with a breakfast at the Mirage Club here March 31.D-M's goal for this year is $122,000, and Airmen only have a limited time to donate to the fund."The money you donate comes directly back to the Air Force," said Master Sgt.

  • Outdoor rec rents recreational fun

    Taking advantage of the recent spring-like weather, the Outdoor Recreation Center took its name to heart and brought all its equipment out-of-doors for an expo here March 29 in Bama Park.The expo showcased the center's various kayaks, canoes and A-Liner pop up campers; and it also informed the