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  • Mullen: North Korea's unpredictability endangers region

    The only thing predictable about the North Korean regime is its unpredictability, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a television broadcast Nov. 28.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il is trying to assure the transition of leadership to his son, Kim Jong-un. He

  • Mullen: U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan to begin in July

    The U.S. is "very committed" to begin drawing down its forces in Afghanistan in July, but large numbers will remain, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said on a televised broadcast Nov. 28."We will start drawing down troops next July," Navy Admiral Mike Mullen told Fareed Zacharia, host of

  • ACC commander sends holiday safety message

    Fellow Airmen,The holiday season is here! As we celebrate and enjoy the company of family and friends, let us remember our fellow Airmen serving around the world and not able to be with family. Fiscal year 2010 was ACC's safest year on record for fatal mishaps. However, the holidays bring added risk

  • 355th FW, 355th FSS, individual excellence reaps annual awards

    The 355th Fighter Wing, the 355th Force Support Squadron and five individuals recently earned recognition from Air Combat Command by winning annual awards at the major command level.In an email sent Nov. 22 by Lt. Gen. William J. Rew, ACC vice commander, to Lt. Gen. Glenn Spears, 12th Air Force

  • Kandahar Airman receives Thanksgiving call from president

    An Airman assigned to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, received a Thanksgiving Day call from President Barack Obama Nov. 25, 2010."I was surprised that I was chosen for this," said Airman 1st Class Erin Patton, 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Expeditionary Maintenance Unit

  • Deployed helicopter maintainers keep rescue mission rotating

    From the moment a nine-line report comes in, it's all about speed. The aircrews need to get their team of pararescuemen to the site as soon as possible to make the life-or-death difference in someone's life. The HH-60G Pave Hawk maintainers also play a major role by ensuring the teams get off the

  • D-M Office Recycling Pick-Up Contract to End

    Effective Nov. 30 the Beacon Foundation Office Recycle Pick-Up Program will expire due to funding constraints. Personnel working in D-M facilities including AMARG previously serviced under this contract will be required to transport their recyclables to the Base Recycling Center at the corner of

  • Davis-Monthan senior master sergeants selected for promotion

    The Air Force recently announced selections for chief master sergeants promotions. Congratulations to the following Airmen:Senior MSgt. Deanna Croxen- 12th Air ForceSenior MSgt. Jerrold Haskin- 12th Air ForceSenior MSgt. Daniel Hoglund- 755th Operations Support SquadronSenior MSgt. David Knight Jr.-

  • D-M units win Air Force Electronic Warfare Awards

    The 55th Electronic Combat Group and the 755th Operations Support Squadron received awards at the Air Force Electronic Warfare Annual Awards Program.The AFEWAA P is held once a year, and recognizes individuals and units that further the aims of the United States and electronic warfare through

  • Retired Native American NCO shining example of cultural diversity

    When driving across Arizona, have you ever stopped to wonder how many Native American Tribes reside here? According to the University of Arizona, there are 21 federally acknowledged tribes, and over 250,000 Native Americans living in Arizona, many of which have served or are currently serving in the