More than just a tour

Students from schools around the Tucson community were given a tour of D-M Nov. 14, 2013.The visit was sponsored by the Southeast Regional Cooperative of the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind. Ten students with hearing impairments, accompanied by teachers and parents, were treated to an A-10

Mentorship impacts young service members

You've just enlisted in the military, but you have no idea how it works or what are you supposed to do. Who do you go to for help? "It's a requirement for senior leaders to help build and mentor younger enlisted service members," said Master Sgt. Brian Young, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Helping them help you

The Airman and Family Readiness Center here caters to all members of the Desert Lightning Team, whether they are active-duty retirees or families. With such a broad customer base, the A&FRC sees a lot of business and they recently received a systems upgrade to increase the quality of their

Lunch with a veteran

Fifteen Airmen sat with veterans for a luncheon hosted by Atria Bell Court Gardens Retirement Community in Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 13.Joan Smith, the community's engaged life director, connected with D-M to make the event happen."I contacted [355th Public Affairs office] about getting volunteers from

D-M Airmen honored during Phoenix Suns game

Retiree Will Night

The legal office will be offering a Retiree Wills Night on 12 December 2013, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Retiree Will Nights are held twice a year as a way to provide estate planning to retirees. To make an appintment please call 520-228-4912.

D-M member receives rescue award

A D-M helicopter pilot recently earned the 2013 Air Rescue Association's Richard T. Kight Award.Capt. Brian R. Dicks, 55th Rescue Squadron, accepted the award via live webcam during the annual Air Rescue Association reunion. He was unable to attend the event in person as he had just returned to the

Airmen march in local parade

Davis-Monthan Airmen marched in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 11.Forty Airmen from around base volunteered to participate in the event to include Col. Michael Rawls, 355th Fighter Wing vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Dawna Cnota, 355th Fighter Wing command chief.

Acting SecAF visits D-M

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning visited Airmen here, to get first-hand knowledge on the various missions and address key issues within the Air Force, Nov. 5.Fanning was confirmed as the 24th Under Secretary of the Air Force April 18, and assumed the role of acting secretary June 21.

Protect your smile with a mouth guard

Once again, its fall and that means sports! Whether it's you, your buddies or your kids out there enjoying some football, soccer or another sport of your choice, it's always wise to make sure you're playing safe.Each year, thousands of athletes suffer sports injuries, with about one third being