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  • Capitalizing on club membership

    On April 15, the Desert Lightning Team kicked off a three-month club membership drive to increase the membership base in our club system and emphasize to customers the benefits of being a member. This drive is a great opportunity to make the clubs into what we want and need in the near future. The

  • Fight the Bite

    In recent weeks, more people have been spending time out of the house to enjoy the warm, sunny weather. Unfortunately, the warmth has also brought out the local mosquito population, which may be carrying diseases such as the West Nile Virus. So far, there is still no human vaccine for the WNV

  • D-M first sergeants host annual steak sale

    Desert Lightning Team first sergeants held the 2012 Annual First Sergeants' Steak Sale at Bama Park May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The fundraiser provided Airmen with a dinner plate consisting of a steak, a loaded baked potato, coleslaw, a dinner roll and a drink for $10.The profits from the sale help

  • D-M rescue group sits down with civilian search and rescue

    Members from the 563rd Rescue Group met with civilian search and rescue factions in Silver City, N.M. April 20.The meeting was a means to inform local groups of D-M's search and rescue capabilities and how to request assistance if needed."This meeting is about opening up a dialogue between us and

  • Load crews compete for quarterly victory

    Three load crews from different squadrons competed against one another to see who the best crew was at the load crew of the quarter competition here April 20.The winners for this quarter were Staff Sgt. Brian McConnell, Senior Airman Justin Fuller and Senior Airman Oscar Medina, all from the 355th

  • Gate 29B open during Wilmot gate closure

    As a result of the Wilmot gate closure from April 23 until July 9, afternoon commuters are experiencing heavy traffic outbound at the Craycroft gate, but little to no wait time at the Swan gate. Drivers are encouraged to consider using the Swan gate to ease congestion for the afternoon commute.

  • SBP & former spouse coverage

    If you are getting ready to retire and were previously married, it is a smart idea to review your divorce paperwork prior to making a decision concerning the Survivor Benefit Plan. Some former spouses will ask and receive SBP as a former spouse through official court orders. Please keep in mind that

  • AADD in the driver’s seat for Airmen wingmanship

    If an Airman is out drinking with some friends on a Friday night, and they turn around to find that their designated driver has succumb to the temptation and festivities around and started knocking back a drink or two, and then they realized they had spent all their money in the spirit of the

  • AFA holds 28th annual golf tournament

    The Tucson Chapter of the Air Force Association is scheduled to have their 28th annual "scramble golf tournament" at the D-M golf course May 4 at 12:30 p.m.Entry forms are available at the D-M Pro Shop.Profits from this event are used to annually support a wide variety of personal recognition events