Airman pins on SSgt in hospital

Military members usually have their days planned out, even months in advance. When we leave work at the end of the day, we know what we will be doing tomorrow and have a rough draft of how the day will go, but sometimes life happens and our plans change.Staff Sgt. Andrea Pabon, 25th Operational

D-M Dads stand-up AFRC program

The D-M Dad's group will have its first gathering, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Get Air Tucson Trampoline Park near downtown Tucson.The group is a way for fathers to receive information on all the different services and assistance that is available for their families."We are trying to get as many

D-M supports Army Black Hawks

Angel Thunder Planners Convene to Develop Annual Personnel Recovery Exercise

More than 200 exercise planners from across the globe met at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base this week, in preparation for the upcoming annual Angel Thunder exercise 4-17 May.The Angel Thunder Professional Control Force, under Headquarters Air Combat Command Exercises Division, conducted a three-day

Experienced Airmen wanted: Continue your career in the Reserve

Force management programs will push thousands of active-duty Airmen out of their jobs, but opportunities exist in the Air Force Reserve for Airmen who don't want to hang-up their uniforms for good."Force management will cost many Airmen their jobs, but not necessarily their careers," said Col. Steve

Airmen race cars on millionaires track

Five Desert Lightning Team members received the opportunity to drive cars at a private motorsports club's race track in Willcox, Ariz., Jan. 17, 2014.Graham Dorland, Inde Motorsports Ranch owner, opened up the club for a day to D-M Airmen after talking to Chief Master Sgt. Dawna Cnota, 355th Fighter

Biomedical Sciences Corps wraps up appreciation week

Staff from the Biomedical Sciences Corps ended their appreciation week with a luncheon here Jan. 31. The purpose of the BSC appreciation week is to promote awareness of the many functions and capabilities between the different corps at the 355th Medical Group.There are 15 biomedical science career

Free Tax services with VITA

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance tax center on D-M is now open and taking reservations for Active Duty personnel and their eligible dependents.Retirees can begin scheduling appointments on Feb. 10."VITA is free for everyone and a great way to save money," said Capt. Amy Sfara, 355th Fighter Wing

School Age Program staff enjoys appreciation day

The School Age Program celebrated a staff appreciation day here, Jan. 28.The appreciation day included a gift presentation and a luncheon, provided by the SAP's Parent Advisory Board and several other parents whose children participate in the program. Several parents contacted Tiffany Hornbeek,

Airmen participate in local schools Career Day

Desert Lightning Team members volunteered at Dietz Elementary School for career day, Jan. 29, 2014.Staff Sgt. Ki Nam, 355th Security Forces Squadron Military Dog handler, brought his partner, Benny, 355th SFS MWD, to the school to show and tell students about his career. Students ranging from the