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  • Below the Zone Airmen announced

    The 355th Fighter Wing is proud to recognize the Airmen recently selected for promotion to senior airman under the below-the-zone program. Congratulations to all the Airmen.Airman 1st Class Garrett Christensen, 355th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman 1st Class Hannibal Davis, 355th Communication

  • Shutdown could affect young troops most, Gates says

    While emphasizing that service members eventually will receive the pay they would earn during a government shutdown, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates acknowledged here April 7 that if the government shuts down for a week starting April 8, their mid-month paychecks would include only the pay they

  • Celebrating Women’s History

    You would think from walking into the Mirage Club that they were hosting a costume party. Airmen dressed as Annie Oakley, Sally Ride, Julia Childs, Sacagawea, Jackie Kennedy and Rosie the Riveter eagerly greet guests as they arrive for their mid-day luncheon.It's all part of D-M's Women's History

  • Quitting tobacco

    Smoking and chewing can lead to many health conditions that may affect you sooner or later than you expect. Healing takes place immediately after you quit with noticeable differences. The Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) can assist you in this journey to quit. This journey may require assistance

  • D-M raises awareness in April

    Airmen are more than just military members, Airmen are wingmen. Airmen are family. As a family, Airmen are charged with looking out for fellow Airmen and their loved ones. Therefore, Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander, proclaimed the month of April to be Military Child, Child Abuse

  • Airmen, families unwind during DM-50 picnic

    In an unofficial kick-off to the spring season, more than 4,000 Airmen and families ventured to Bama Park for the annual D-M 50 picnic here March 26.Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander, raved about the festivities via the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base's Facebook page on behalf of all the

  • Chiefs squeak by Eagles, 31-30, in charity softball game

    In a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final inning, the Chiefs eked out a 1-point victory against the Eagles, 31-30, in a charity softball game held at Thunderbolt Field here March 25.More than 250 Airmen and their families came out to show support for either the Chiefs, a team of

  • Restoration of a Jolly Green

    Condemned to spend its remaining days in the arid desert sun subject to cannibalization, an aircraft that once assisted in the rescue of so many finally gets rescued itself, thanks to an old friend.Bound for the Pima Air and Space Museum, a MH-53M Pavelow III Jolly Green helicopter unexpectedly was

  • Airman’s money-saving solution rewarded by IDEA program

    The Innovative Development Employee Awareness program awarded an inventive Airman a $10,000 check here March 17.Airman 1st Class Shawn W. Smith, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument flight control system journeyman, was rewarded for his submission that suggested a change in the

  • MAC holds annual awards luncheon

    The Charles T. Niblett Wingman of the Year and E.D. Jewett awards were presented to Airmen here March 17 at the Mirage Club.The Military Affairs Committee selected the nominees and held an awards luncheon to announce the winners.Tech Sgt. Kyle A. Rojas, 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron EC-130H