National Night Out

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Senior Airman Richard Lecznar, from the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, demonstrates how to use a fire extinguisher at the National Night Out event here Aug. 2. Soaring Heights Community hosted National Night Out to promote neighborhood and police-community partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christine Halan)

National Night Out

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Staff Sgt. Robby Beaudoin, from the 355th Security Forces Squadron, leashes Celo, a military working dog, for a demonstration at National Night Out here Aug. 2. The event also featured many vendors from the local Tucson community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christine Halan)

National Night Out

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Workers from Soaring Heights Communities serve food and beverages to residents during the National Night Out event here Aug. 2. Soaring Heights Communities hosted the event to promote neighborhood and police-community partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore)

Soaring Heights hosts National Night Out

Published Aug. 5, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- There was food, fun and laughter during the National Night Out hosted by Soaring Heights Communities here at Ironwood Park Aug. 2.

National Night Out is a countrywide event meant to foster relations between communities and local law enforcement and emergency agencies. It also promotes drug and crime prevention.

"National Night Out gives us the opportunity to educate residents about their safety providers in a fun and informative manner," said Amara Comeau, a Soaring Heights marketing manager.

Law enforcement agencies and civilian partners set up booths offering information and demonstrations of what their duties are.

"We usually deal with criminal types, so it's nice to be able to show our skills to some smiling faces," said Steve Parker, a member of the Tucson Police Department SWAT team. "We enjoy showing those we protect exactly how we do what we do. Especially at events like this because anything that brings communities together is important."

Squadrons from D-M also offered demonstrations.

"A lot of people think our squadron only does one thing, so it's cool to be able to show them some of the things they didn't realize we did," said Senior Airman Brian Ayers, 48th Rescue
Squadron.

More than 400 people came out to participate in this event. This is the fifth NNO that SHC has hosted at D-M.

"We love hosting this event because it gives residents a chance to meet their neighbors, have a little fun, and become more familiar with the local authorities," Ms. Comeau said.