'Wingman Day' helps foster resiliency

Per General Norton Schwartz, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, squadrons Air Force-wide are instructed to hold a Resiliency Stand Down for their Airmen in the month of January. The 355th Fighter Wing Staff held its stand down here, dubbed "Wingman Day," Jan.20.Being a military member comes with

Capital improvements Program Draft Environmental Assessment available soon

The U.S. Air Force has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact analyzing the potential impacts of implementing the Capital Improvements Program for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in fiscal years 2012-14. The CIP identifies construction and demolition

VITA office provides assistance during tax season

Are you daunted by the thought of preparing your tax returns this year? Have you received a notice from the IRS? Do you want to ensure you are receiving the maximum refund you are entitled to? If so, the Davis-Monthan Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) office is here to help. Tax assistance at

Dorm Airmen receive cooking demo

Airmen living in unaccompanied housing received a cooking demonstration at Bldg. 3533 here Jan. 13.The presentation was sponsored jointly by the First Sergeants Council and the base Commissary. A representative from Pampered Chef, a company that performs on-site demonstrations of easy food

Women’s health services available at D-M’s 355th MDG

The staff of D-M's 355th Medical Group announces that there are available appointments for routine gynecological care for female beneficiaries who are enrolled to a Primary Care Manager here on-base. The Women's Health Clinic is now open to all female beneficiaries, not just Active Duty members.

D-M MLK Committee readies for revered activist’s holiday

The Dr. Martin Luther King Day Special Observance Committee would like to invite you join the DLT as we pay tribute to the many positive deeds and contributions to the advancement of Civil Rights Dr. King brought to modern society. For 2012, the DLT focus is on Dr. King's "Beloved Community"

Maintaining operational readiness

Aircraft not only fight wars, but they transport war fighters. This makes them an important factor to any deployment. During an operational readiness exercise the generation of aircraft is a major aspect. D-M held its first ORE of 2012 Jan 9-11 and the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron played a

Unaccompanied Housing Airmen to receive BAS

Due to the recent closure of the base dining facility, Airmen living in unaccompanied housing are slated to receive basic allowance for sustenance beginning Jan. 15.Basic allowance for sustenance in the state of Arizona is roughly $300 a month. Airmen will receive half of their monthly BAS allotment

Businesses cannot photocopy military I.D. cards

Many businesses offer discounts to military members, their dependents and civilian workers. To validate these discounts, members must show their department of defense I.D. and some businesses may want to make photocopies for their records.The photocopying of a military identification card or a

Operation Shocker 2011