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  • BGCA names D-M teen Pacific Military Youth of the Year

    A member of the D-M AFB Youth Programs has earned the 2013-14 Boys and Girls Club of America Pacific Military Youth of the Year honor and scholarship.Daj' Zhane Radford-Walton, 18-year-old daughter of Senior Master Sgt. Eddie Walton, 355 Maintenance Operations Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Richardi

  • Don't punch out

    Military aircraft go through vigorous inspections, daily, to ensure air crew safety, but what happens when an aircraft experiences malfunctions during flight? One D-M Airmen was faced with this situation.Captain Brandon Liabenow, 354th Fighter Squadron pilot, was recently recognized for his actions

  • A perfect fit

    A community relations initiative, known as the Honorary Commander program, allows D-M to open its gates to prominent members of the local community. They come into base squadrons and groups and work side by side with military commanders. Each HCC brings with them a unique set of skills and

  • Blocks to build on: The social pillar

    (Editor's Note: "First and foremost, we must continue to care for our Airmen and their families. At Air Combat Command, we've taken a proactive approach to increase Airmen resiliency through a culture of Comprehensive Airman Fitness." Gen. Mike Hostage, ACC commander.)You've had a day for the record

  • Airmen make a difference with Awana

    Are you looking for a way to serve your community in a positive way? The Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed group may be the thing for you.The organization derives its name from the Bible verse 2 Timothy 2:15, and is a faith-based initiative to give children and youths a place to have fun while

  • America’s warriors compete

    (Editor's note: The subjects of this story have chosen to omit their full names for operational security.)One percent of the American population joins the military, and an even smaller percentage of that number serves in special operations forces.Being part of such a distinctive career field brings

  • Fighting in her own way

    Approximately five years ago, Ellen Jimenez attended a meeting in Tucson, Ariz. that changed both her perspective of and involvement with the U.S. armed forces.The Military Affairs Committee of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon for the community and the featured guest

  • D-M’s subject matter experts work together to enhance base security

    With millions of dollars worth of assets, the Air Force is constantly at risk from threats locally and around the world. Recently, a group of 30 D-M subject matter experts got together and spent two weeks discussing the base's assets, vulnerabilities, priorities and risk management strategies."Do

  • Crossing into the Blue

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradley Rector, 25th Operational Weather Squadron senior duty officer, served in the U.S. Marines for 10 years before crossing into the blue.Rector joined the Marines in 1999, in his early 20s. Young and determined, no one could change his mind.After Marine boot camp,

  • Judo Gnomi

    The Air Force requires all members to be 'fit to fight', but not everyone lifts weights, hits a punching bag or runs on a treadmill. One Airman gives the phrase a different meaning.Staff Sgt. Hilary Middleton, 355th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, skates with the