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  • Desert Lightning Chief Promotions Announced

    Air Force officials announced cycle 09E9 selections to chief master sergeant Nov. 5 and 11 Davis-Monthan Air Force Base senior NCOs made the list. The selectees are Senior Master Sgts. Bryan Blue, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Franklin Buck, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron; Elaine Cole,

  • Latest issue of Airman magazine available

    The latest issue of Airman, now available in print and online, highlights stories about caring for Airmen and their families. The list of feature stories in the November/December issue include: An Immigrant's Tale The journey of a Sudanese "lost boy'" whose search for stability took him from the

  • Veterans Day Appreciation

    I never appreciated Veterans Day growing up. I have had family members serve in the military. My grandfather was in the Navy, my father and brother both served in the Army and I have countless aunts, uncles and cousins who've donned a military uniform; but I still never knew what I was supposed to

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Daniel Robinson

    Desert Lightning Team's Weekly Warrior: Airman 1st Class Daniel Robinson Family Dad: Bruce Mom: April Hometown Vallejo, Calif. Unit 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Job title Firefighter Job description Responds to Fires, Hazmat, Aircraft, Confined Space, and medical emergencies Most rewarding job

  • Two Local Boys Become Pilots for a Day

    The base hosted two local children Oct. 16 for its monthly Pilot for a Day program. The participants were Giovanni Pizzaro, a 3-year-old with Leukemia, and James Whipp, a 12-year-old with Cystic Fibrosis. The purpose of the program is to provide local children with illnesses an enjoyable day

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Courtney J. Rush

    Family Dad: Richard Mom: Gail Brothers: Jayson and Clayton Hometown Aledo, IL Unit 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Job title C-130 Crew Chief Job description Performs major and minor isochronal inspections on 21 -130 aircraft. Performs pre-inspection operational checks and removes and installs

  • D-M Airmen participate in Weapons and Tactics Conference

    Nearly 1,200 Air Force warfighters are meeting here this week in 30 working groups on Air Force weapons systems to decide on what's needed to succeed in future battles and missions. This year's Air Guard and Reserve Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) is the biggest ever, said Air Force Col. Jon

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman Monique Benedict

    Family Mom: Kim Dad: Michael Brother: Tony Hometown Russellville, Ark. Unit 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Job title Radio/Television Broadcaster Job description Historical documentation, attend and shoot events to produce news stories Most rewarding job aspect Experiencing everything. As a