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  • QR code streamlines work order submittals

    The Airmen Dormitory Leaders at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., have implemented a new process to increase the ease and efficiency of submitting work orders.The process includes the use of a quick response code that allows Airmen to submit work orders from anywhere on the dormitory campus via a

  • Critically Manned: military working dog handler

    (Editor's Note: This feature is part of the "Critically Manned" series. These stories feature career fields that are critically manned at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.)Military working dog handlers make up a small niche in the security forces career field. The handlers strictly work with K9s to

  • Critically Manned: chaplain assistant, care for the caregiver

    (Editor's Note: This feature is part of the "Critically Manned" series. These stories feature career fields that are critically manned at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.)Chaplain assistants provide support processes to ensure the free exercise of religion in the Air Force as well as direct support for

  • Parents follow the yellow brick road to fitness

    The Benko Fitness and Sports Center has a little something for all types of exercise enthusiasts. From bikers to runners, from swimmers to lifters, the gym offers equipment and facilities for a myriad of workouts. One group they cater to is parents.The Benko Fitness and Sports Center Munchkin Room

  • Air Force looks to fill developmental special duties

    The Air Force has recently identified 10 special duties as enlisted developmental positions that need all openings occupied. This gives commanders the opportunity to nominate their top Airmen to their respective major commands.The special duties will be filled by the most qualified staff sergeants,

  • Critically Manned: Loadmaster, flexibility is key to success

    (Editor's Note: This feature is part of the "Critically Manned" series. These stories feature career fields that are critically manned at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.)Loadmasters play a critical role in the Air Force's mission to transport supplies and military personnel to various points around

  • The flying interpreter

    (Editor's Note: The Air Force is filled with opportunities to have unique experiences by performing special duties. Be it a postal worker, military training instructor or recruiter, each duty comes with its own set of challenges and benefits that can help Airmen grow as members of the United States

  • Skeet shoot isn't just for adults

    During the early morning of July 21, shooters gathered to practice their shooting skills at the D-M skeet range. Many of the patrons were retired older gentlemen with a few middle-aged men, but what stood out was the man targeting clay pigeons, who wasn't even yet a teenager.Ryan Meger shoots skeet

  • New management gives club new offerings

    The Mirage Club is used for a myriad of things, from retirement ceremonies, to inprocessing briefings to squadron Christmas parties. It is a resource greatly utilized by the base. Jerry Edwards, Mirage Club manager, hopes to take it a step farther."We want the club to be a place people look forward

  • The Air Force gets a new travel agent

    The Air Force is constantly in motion. Deployments, temporary duty assignments and permanent changes of station have personnel and equipment moving around the world at any given time. All of this travel requires planning and paperwork, and the Air Force recently got a new travel agent to handle all