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  • The Ceremonial Guardsman

    (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

  • Finding secondhand treasures at the Airman's Attic

     Have you been facing tough financial times lately? If so, you should come to the Airman's Attic where you can find things such as pre-owned uniforms, dishes, furniture and much more. "The Airman's Attic is a way to help Airmen that don't have the funds to purchase the full priced items, but have a

  • Outdoor Recreation offers low cost events for D-M Airmen

    Are you looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with your free time? The 355th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center provides a program for Airmen to do just that. The Single Airmen Initiative is an Air Force-wide program endorsed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. The

  • How can I ride a motorcycle on base?

    Are you tired of riding around base on four wheels? Do you want to ditch the car and drive a motorcycle instead? If you do, there are steps one must take before you're able to navigate the streets of Arizona."The first thing is to meet with a motorcycle safety representative," said Matthew Anderson,

  • D-M continues to save energy

    The D-M Energy Team has a knack for producing great ideas for the future of D-M. They also have a talent for coming up with ideas that save money for the base.Before upgrades, Davis-Monthan used up to $7.8 million a year on utilities. The Energy Team is looking to bring it down even more with the

  • 30-Day Inspection ensures functionality and saves lives

    It takes an entire village to raise a child, and it takes an entire squadron to get an aircraft in the air, keep it there, and make sure the personnel on board are safe. The 563rd Operations Support Squadron is one such squadron whose many aspects come together to ensure that an aircraft and its

  • Add a few points to your PT score

    Your Air Force Physical Training test is in exactly two weeks. You've been training hard all year and you are ready to pass the test with room to spare. The battle buddy you've been training with is taking their test as well, and you have a little friendly competition going. Luckily, there are some

  • Get fit, boot-camp style

    Every Thursday morning at 6 a.m. the Benko Fitness Center holds a boot camp class for all individuals on base. The cost of the class is three dollars for a one hour session.Retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant from the 55th Rescue Squadron, Jason House, group fitness instructor, has been teaching

  • Dagger point: A survival state of mind

    Staff Sgt. Andrew Whitus, 355th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of medical information systems, took a wilderness survival course created by one of the hosts of Discovery Channel's show Dual Survivor. I sat down with Sergeant Whitus to discuss his reasoning for taking the class and

  • Get crafty at the arts and crafts center

    The arts and crafts center on base allows Airmen, dependents and family members to use their creative minds. They offer a variety of classes, like painting, beading, scrapbook, and framing"Beading is normally held once a month," said Tracy Dusablon, arts and crafts center manager. "It's an evening