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  • EOC exercises response to fuel spill scenario

    Imagine if thousands of gallons of jet fuel spilled on D-M. What kind of environmental repercussions would it pose? Who would clean it up? How do you effectively return to normal operations? These types of questions and concerns may arise if a situation like this were to happen. D-M held a training

  • Reminding Airmen of the importance of recycling

    America Recycles Day is Nov. 15 and was established to remind Americans of the importance of recycling. D-M understands this importance and currently has a recycling program at the recycling center here. Still, there are some Airmen who need a friendly reminder on how they can do their part."The

  • AFSA lobbies for Airmen, vets

    Lobbyists. I am going to take a wild guess and assume the first thing that came into most of your minds is of a corrupt businessman attempting to bribe congressmen. However, have you ever really thought about what a lobbyist is? A lobbyist is someone who represents the opinions, well being and

  • CCAF degrees help Airmen succeed in the work force

    Having higher education such as an associates or bachelor's degree can be an important part of succeeding in the work force. By no means is it necessary to land a job, but in today's economy, it's something that will help potential desk jockeys and pencil pushers stand out from the rest of the

  • Heritage Park loses its B-52D

    The B-52D Stratofortress, tail number 56-659's time of proudly being displayed alongside its aerial comrades at Heritage Park is coming to a close.At the intersection of Arizola St. and Craycroft Rd. is one of D-M's landmarks, Heritage Park. The park was built in the 1980's to provide the base with

  • Kyle Dupuis: Pilot for a day

    Most Americans will never get the opportunity to fly a plane. Even for those in the Air Force, only a small percent are pilots. For 14-year-old Kyle Dupuis, his dream of being a pilot has become a reality as he toured D-M here Oct. 21, as a participant in the Pilot for a Day Program. Kyle has a

  • Angel Thunder comes to a close

    After flying more than 800 hours, running about 400 scenarios, and making approximately 200 rescues participants in Angel Thunder 2012 touched down for the last time Thursday Oct. 20, bringing the personnel recovery and rescue exercise to a close.Sixteen different countries spent time and money to

  • Real world training in a simulated setting

    Training is an important part of military life. Training can help with job proficiency, physical fitness tests or even firing a weapon. For those in specific career fields, such as D-M's pararescuemen, training can mean the difference between life and death. In order for the PJ's and other special

  • Exchanging more than just a pilot

    Exchanges are made between commercial industries in different countries each and every day. Be it consumer goods, services or raw materials, trading is continuous and ever-growing. The U.S. Air Force has taken a page from the book of big business and entered into a pilot exchange program with

  • Have a safe and happy Halloween

    It's that time of year again when specters slither from door-to-door collecting candy and spreading shivers throughout the neighborhood. From haunted gymnasiums to scariest costume contests, there will be many opportunities for everyone to join in the ghastly good times. Halloween is a time for