PLAYpass program draws to an end

During a time of increased deployments the Air Force wanted to find a way to help families stay connected. In 2011, the PLAYpass program was launched and due to the increased usage in the last year, funding has run out.The PLAYpass program, funded by Office of Secretary of Defense, provided support

DM-50 Picnic on March 15

The DM-50 Picnic is scheduled for Saturday March 15. For traffic and bus route please read below.Road closures -- 0930-1600, Saturday 15 March:- No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed through the following points during the above period of time- Craycroft Rd at Nuggat St- Craycroft Rd at Yuma St-

Personally training D-M

Are you lacking the motivation to keep yourself fit to fight? Well, the 355th Force Support Squadron has a solution for you; personal trainers.A personal trainer is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They help motivate clients by setting goals and providing

Air Force officials announce FY15 force structure changes

Air Force officials released force structure changes resulting from the Fiscal Year 2015 President's Budget today.To ensure the service successfully transitions to a leaner force that remains ready, the Air Force plans to remove almost 500 aircraft across the inventories of all three components over

# 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