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  • How FSS spends money

    When it comes to funding different events at installations, Air Force Force Support Squadrons have different pots of money from which they can draw.Those funds can be broken down into two categories: appropriated funds and non-appropriated funds.Appropriated funds, or APF dollars, are taxpayer

  • 755th AMXS Airmen help homeless youth

    Two airmen from the 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here are on a mission to help the homeless youth of Tucson.Airman 1st Class John Collard and Senior Airman Thomas Nguyen are working with a local nonprofit organization, Youth On Their Own.This organization is a drop-out prevention program that

  • Off base libraries accessible for DLT Airmen

    Air Force-wide Airmen are dealing with fiscal changes. One of those changes here deals with the closure of the base library. The base library closed in June, however Airmen still have the opportunity to use library facilities off base. The Eckstrom-Columbus Branch Library has a variety of amenities

  • D-M's Antiterrorism office

    Terrorism is an act meant to threaten and instill fear in people or societies. Many do not recognize warning signs or even know what to do in order to prevent an attack.The 355th Fighter Wing Antiterrorism office offers level-one Total Force Protection training, which provides general awareness.

  • Deployed Airmen's spouses come together for dinner

    The first Wednesday of every month is set aside for spouses of deployed Airmen to get together at the Desert Dining Inn here for dinner.The dinner is hosted by the Airman & Family Readiness Center, and is designed to give the spouses a free meal, information on available resources for their specific

  • D-M's Vet Clinic not just for military working dogs

    The Veterinary Clinic here doesn't just provide care for military working dogs, but also for the Desert Lightning Team furry friends at home. The Vet Clinic provides services for active duty, guard, reserve and retiree pets."As long as you're military and use the Medical Group Clinic on base, you

  • 79th Rescue Squadron deploys to Italy

    Recently the 79th Rescue Squadron left for a deployment to Italy. The squadron is expected to be away for a continuous 18 months.The 79th RQS will be relieving a rescue squadron from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., from their 18 month tour.This will be the first deployment for the 79th RQS with the new

  • Tips for the upcoming monsoon season

    With the monsoon season fast approaching, members of the D-M community should be prepared for the rough weather.A monsoon consists of hard rain with hail, severe lightning, strong winds, and flashfloods. Tucson is expected to experience monsoons from June to September. "One of the main dangers of a

  • Desert medic chosen for commissioning program

    Not everyone gets to pick their career field when they join the Air Force. As a result, those with a true passion for the job they perform are rare. The Air Force recognizes these individuals and gives them a chance to excel through commissioning programs.One such opportunity is the Nursing Enlisted

  • D-M Airmen arrive on scene to support tornado victims

    Recently two of D-M's Airmen traveled to Oklahoma to provide donations and support for the tornado victims.Staff Sgt. Christopher Coffman and his wife Staff Sgt. Kristi Coffman took it upon themselves to gather donations from members of the Desert Lightning Team. After a couple days the Coffman's