EMS refurbishes Heritage Park

Members from the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron corrosion control and sheet metal flights are working to refurbish several aircraft at Heritage Park on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base."We are maintaining Heritage Park," said Senior Airman Clint Black, 355th EMS aircraft structural maintenance.

Airman saves residents from fire

A Staff Sgt. from the 923rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron rescued nearby residents after a fire broke out in a house close to his own Oct. 16.Staff Sgt. Christopher Cacopardo, 923rd AMXS aircraft electrical and environment systems craftsman, was driving home from his night shift to get some rest

Halloween on-base trick-or-treating hours announced

Trick-or-treating hours are set for Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.More than 10 two-man teams from the 355th Security Forces Squadron will be out on the streets in the Soaring Heights community ensuring the safety and well-being of all children participating in Halloween festivities.The

Time for the flu vaccine

It's that time of year again - flu season. Right now, the 355th Medical Group is administering the flu vaccination to Active Duty and high risk beneficiaries who will be identified by a phone call or letter. Our Immunizations clinic will be open for all beneficiaries to receive the flu vaccine on

The 43rd ECS holds canned food drive

The 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron is collecting canned food for the Cardiac Community Kitchen and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona until November 9th.This is the first time the 43rd ECS has held this event. "It was an idea to get us involved in the community," said Capt. Jeremy Jacques,

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D-M helps set exercise standards for the Air Force

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hosted an evaluation team during the Response Training and Assessment Program exercise Oct. 17-19, 2012.Davis-Monthan is one of three installations needed to validate the RTAP training and exercise program to meet the requirements for Headquarters Air Force. Travis Air

SFS Airman receives Hero of the Year award

Staff Sgt. Aaron Escalante, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, was one of four to receive the Hero of the Year award at the fifth annual Tucson observance of Heroes Day, Oct. 18, 2012.Escalante and Mushe, 355th SFS military working dog, are being honored by the city of

The Loft reopens early November

Since early September The Loft has been under renovation and it is set to re-open for dormitory Airmen early November. The construction went underway a few months after receiving the Commander in Chief Annual Award for Installation Excellence (CINC award) money. "We received money from the CINC

Eagle's Nest's doors fly open again

The Eagle's Nest Snack Bar and Grill has opened its doors again, and it has come back with a few improvements.Improvements include the relocation of the cash register, installation of new blinds and carpeting, and more. All improvements have created more space and comfort for customers."We moved the