# 1 NY Times author teaches D-M Airmen

Today Dr. Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace," spoke to a group of nearly 200 Airmen about different ways to express appreciation to coworkers.Chapman's seminar discussed the importance of properly showing appreciation and the different methods Airman can use

Firefighters get a refresher on crash recovery and rescue of vintage aircraft

Members of the 355th Fire Emergency Services flight engaged in crash recovery rescue training on the flightline here, Feb. 27. The training was in preparation for the several different aircraft that attended this year's Heritage Flight, as well as those that will be present for D-M's Open House in

D-M CAF Day: Physically "Charged"

Comprehensive Airman Fitness is a lifestyle taught to strengthen an Airman mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.  The Desert Lightning Team celebrated the physical pillar of CAF Day.The physical pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness is defined as performing and excelling in physical

How effective is D-M?

The Desert Lightning Team will be tested on how effectively its mission is executed during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection, March 20-30.A UEI is a capstone event, which is a continual evaluation of performance throughout an inspection period. A UEI is broken up into four major gradable areas;

Raptor crews preserve mission through adversity

Four F-22 Raptors in transient from Savannah Ga. to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, were diverted here March 1. The Raptors were diverted due to a complication in meeting with their refueling tanker. "When the Hickam birds were coming in, it just so happened that we had F-22 crew chiefs

Doolittle Raider raids D-M base theater

D-M welcomes new leader for Det. 3, Training Support Squadron

Air Force Assistance Fund

The Air Force Assistance Fundraiser will run from March 24, and ends May 2.The Desert Lightning Team goal this year is $121,074."The Air Force Assistance Fund is an annual opportunity for Air Force members to contribute to four specific Air Force Charities," said Capt. Benjamin Coffman, 12 AF Staff

CAF Day: Physical Pillar

This quarter's Comprehensive Airman Fitness day, March 3, is focused on the physical pillar. This pillar emphasizes performing and excelling in physical activities that require aerobic fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition derived through exercise, nutrition and training.The

School is out, 358th FS Inactivates

The 358th Fighter Squadron officially switched to inactive status Friday, Feb. 21, here.The squadron is inactivating due to Total Force Integration, an Air Force wide active duty, guard and reserve-initiative designed to maintain the combat effectiveness of our forces, while reducing the operational