The 355th MSG renders the proper salute

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer. Davis-Monthan Radiology clinic is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States

"Prevent Kitchen Fires"

Your home should be a safe haven, but do you regularly check for fire hazards?The 2013 Fire Prevention Week campaign will run from 6-12 October and the theme is "Prevent Kitchen Fires". It is all about keeping you, your family, and the Desert Lightning community safe from a fire. Fire Prevention

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

There are many awareness's recognized in the month of October, one of which is Domestic Violence.The Family Advocacy office, here, is showing their support for the cause base wide. The first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed October 1987 after it was spearheaded by the National

Team D-M journeys through the jungle

Approximately 450 military members, spouses and children attended a community outreach and information fair hosted by the Airman and Family Services flight at the Mirage Club, Sept. 19, 2013.The event, Jungle Journey, was held to provide families vital information about community services including

Food for thought

The 355th Force Support Squadron will be having a food forum at the Desert Inn Dining Facility for all Airmen, Department of Defense civilians, and contractors, Oct. 3.The purpose of the forum is to receive feedback from the diners in order to help the dining facility staff get a better

POW speaks at ceremony

A Prisoner Of War/Missing In Action remembrance ceremony was held here Sept. 20, 2013.Approximately 200 Airmen, civilians and retirees were in attendance during the ceremony that featured a motorcycle formation, a POW/MIA Table and a World War II prisoner of war guest speaker. The formation of about

Navy Knighthawks conduct joint training with Air Force Thunderbolts

Three U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters participated in joint training with A-10 Thunderbolt II squadrons and Combat Search and Rescue units here September 12-20.The MH-60S, similar to the Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, traveled from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23, Naval Air Station North

Home away from home

The Community and Airman Partnership Program is one way that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Tucson community welcome Airmen to the community. More than 500 new Airmen come to D-M every year as their first duty station. Those Airmen have a lot of "firsts": first base, first job, first time away

Desert Lightning Team Attacks Fitness

The 355th Force Support Squadron will be holding the Attack Fitness Competition at 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Haeffner Gym, Sept. 27.This event is open to anyone with gym access, whether military or dependents, but is limited to 15 men and 15 women. There will be four required workouts that