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  • D-M performs first Phase II exercise in four years

    In preparation for the Operational Readiness Inspection slated for March 2014, D-M Airmen did their part to practice wartime missions during the Phase I, Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise Dec. 11-14.This exercise was the first of its kind in almost four years. The last time D-M had a Phase II

  • DFAC slated to reopen January

    The dining facility is tentatively scheduled to reopen sometime in January.With the DFAC reopening, Airmen living in the dorms will be losing their Basic Allowance for Subsistence. December will be the last month for the Airmen to collect BAS, and are advised to prepare themselves financially.Tech

  • Photos: Wing Administration

    Every commander has a dedicated staff that deals with minor details allowing them to focus on more pressing matters. For the 355th Fighter Wing commander, that staff includes Wing Administration. Here is a look into one of their busier mornings.

  • A day at the range

    Select Airmen and members of the Office of Special Investigations met at the combat arms training and maintenance range at D-M to participate in shooting exercises Dec. 18.Each Airman was partnered with a member of OSI and was able to participate in the four different exercises. The weapons of

  • "Boots On Boots Off"

    D-M hosted "Boots On Boots Off" at Desert Lightning City Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2012. The event was a joint effort between D-M, the Naval Reserve Center and the local chapter of Operation Military Kids. Children participated in a mock deployment designed to give them insight

  • Department of Defense releases 2013 BAH Rates

    The Department of Defense released today the 2013 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2013. Overall rates will increase an average of 3.8 percent this year. For members with dependents, average increases in BAH are approximately $60 per month. A typical E-6 with

  • Don’t break the bank this holiday season

    The holiday season can often be an expensive time for Airmen. Buying gifts for family or friends can sometimes cause Airmen to find themselves in financial turmoil. Michael Starkey, Airman and Family Readiness Center financial counselor, shares some tips to help keep Airmen out of the red."Holiday

  • 355th Fighter WIng Legal Office

    The 355th Fighter Wing Legal Office is comprised of four sections: General Law, Legal Assistance, Military Justice and the Staff Judge Advocate. In addition to assisting the base populace with legal matters, the Legal Office advises commanders on all matters affecting the installation and the

  • Rescue Group participates in Air-Sea Battle exercise

    The 563d Rescue Group deployed 153 personnel and five HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters to Naval Air Station North Island Nov. 1-15, to participate in Commander, U.S. Third Fleet's Joint Task Force Exercise, the final pre-deployment certification for the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Group."Air-Sea