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  • Billy Blanks visits as part of "Win by Losing Challenge"

    World-renowned martial artist and TaeBo creator Billy Blanks visited Airmen and families here with his daughter and master assistant, Shelly Blanks, to recognize winners of the base fitness challenge "Win by Losing" on 15 Dec.The weight-loss competition was hosted by the Benko Fitness Center from 15

  • Marijuana use still prohibited for military members

    Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander, released a memorandum 13 Dec. reiterating to all D-M Airmen the Air Force policy concerning marijuana.The memorandum states that all persons are prohibited from introducing, using, possessing, distributing, or purchasing marijuana on D-M for any

  • Santa and D-M team up to spread holiday cheer

    The teachers are in place, their watchful eyes constantly scanning the students. Parents stand beside their children, cameras in hand. The kids are all gathered out front, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa and his bag of goodies.Finally the time has come for jolly old Saint Nick to appear, but

  • D-M agencies, programs help Airmen, families manage holiday stress

    The holiday season brings to most joyful smiles triggered by good deeds, gift-giving and priceless moments with friends and family. But for some, it brings a sense of worry, self-doubt, frustration and agony as personal relationships crumble, financial issues burden and depression eats away at the

  • 'Portraits in Courage' Vol. V highlights Air Force heroes

    The latest "Portraits in Courage" released Dec. 10 highlights 18 Airmen who demonstrated bravery and heroism in the crucible of war as they repelled air and ground enemy fire, led convoys through perilous terrain and assisted injured comrades.The stories describe ordinary Americans who accomplished

  • Soaring Heights to host open house at new Welcome Home Center

    Soaring Heights, Actus Lend Lease and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will celebrate the grand opening of a brand new Welcome Home Center Dec. 16. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Soaring Heights invites residents, families, and all D-M personnel and leadership, to an open house celebrating the grand

  • D-M officers eligible for squadron commander slots

    Thirteen officers from Davis-Monthan AFB were identified as possessing the capability to lead an Air Force squadron during a recent selection board conducted to determine squadron commander candidates for calendar year 2011.The selection board reviewed 587 records for approximately 135 command

  • D-M community celebrates National Native American Heritage month

    More than 150 Airmen and their families gathered at Heritage Park to honor the rich history of Native Americans Nov. 30.Approximately 75 committee members and volunteers worked diligently to plan and execute the event, bringing National Native American Heritage Month to a fitting conclusion."We

  • 355th SFS Airmen participate in training exercises

    Members of the 355th Security Forces Squadron took part in active shooter training exercises here Nov. 25. The first two exercises were based on hostage scenarios. The squadron was split into teams of six and tasked with assaulting a building with an undisclosed number of terrorists inside. "We

  • Gates, Mullen Endorse Working Group's Report

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Nov. 30 urged the Senate to repeal the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law this year.Secretary Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke at a Pentagon news conference unveiling the recommendations of the working group tasked