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March 30, 2010
Force support squadron announces 2 new military spouse employment courses

The 355th Force Support Squadron recently announced the following programs available for spouses of active-duty servicemembers:Child Care Provider Training: The Airman & Family Readiness Center is partnering with the Air Force Aid Society and Pima Community College to offer free job skills training.
March 30, 2010
'The 911 of Southern Afghanistan': D-M Airmen part of evolving downrange rescue mission

Men and women of the 41st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron here provide around-the-clock personnel recovery, commonly known as combat search and rescue, for American and coalition warfighters supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.But unlike past wars where aircraft were lost every week, the mission in
March 30, 2010
Transient Air Operations, F-18 Flights in Tucson

Around noon on Feb. 2, Tucsonans observed transient Navy F-18s pass above the city. These jets were from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif. Generally referred to as transient aircraft, there are times when Department of Defense aircraft pass through Tucson's airspace, using both D-M
March 29, 2010
Before serving food to groups on base, check with public health office

Are you planning to serve food on base through a bake sale, festival booth, or fundraiser event? The first step is to contact the 355th Medical Group Public Health office. Temporary food booths serving food to the base population for profit must gain approval from public health to determine if foods
March 29, 2010
Tax procrastinator? On-base appointments available for free preparation, filing help

The base Volunteer Income Tax Assistance office is again providing free income tax assistance, preparation, and electronic filing for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses. Due to the high demand for these important tax services, assistance is only available by appointment. Eligible members
March 29, 2010
563rd Maintenance Squadron Re-Designated as 923rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

During the 2009 Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet, held March 20 at the Pima Air and Space Museum, the 563rd Maintenance Squadron was re-designated the 923rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.This was done to better align the squadron as an aircraft maintenance unit.The 923rd is the sister
March 25, 2010
Aerospace and Arizona Days Dazzles the Crowd, Raises Nearly $11,000 for Community Food Bank

Thousands of spectators were welcomed to the base March 20-21 for Aerospace and Arizona Days, the base's first air show in three years.Guests received an up-close look at 20 military and civilian aerial demonstrations, 118 aircraft ground displays and 60 non-flying ground displays. Country music
March 11, 2010
Thunderbirds to Fly Local Dentist with Hometown Hero flight

A local man will strap into a red, white and blue F-16C Fighting Falcon March 18, here when the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds come to town. Base officials announced March 8 that Dr. Bryan Foulk, local dentist and longtime Tucson resident, was selected as Pima
March 3, 2010
Social media policy balances Web 2.0 with security

The new policy allowing access to social media from computers connected to the Defense Department's unclassified network balances the mission value of Web 2.0 tools and the need for security, a top defense official said. Since being hired as principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for public
March 3, 2010
ACC Commander Visits Davis-Monthan

Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Davis-Monthan Feb. 23 and 24 to learn more about the base's robust mission and thank the Airmen, civilians, and family members for their service. With Davis-Monthan's Airmen continuously deployed around the world, to include

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