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  • SFS Master Sergeant Receives the Bronze Star

    A master sergeant from the 355th Security Forces Squadron was awarded a Bronze Star at the base theater here September 4.Master Sgt. Brian LaMasney, 355th SFS, installation security, earned the medal for his service as superintendent of the Tactical Security Element, 451st Expeditionary Forces

  • CFC kicks off for 2012

    The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Sept. 1 in workplaces around the world. The campaign will run until Dec. 15 and, here on D-M, representatives are gearing up to help make this year's campaign a success.The CFC is one of the largest and most successful annual charities held in today's

  • Beware of mold

    With the Arizona monsoon season in full swing and humid weather the norm, mold growth can become prevalent in homes and buildings. Mold is a type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces or decaying organic matter. It is found everywhere, both outdoors and inside of buildings and homes. Mold only

  • Davis-Monthan to conduct emergency response exercise

    Davis-Monthan will conduct a routine emergency response exercise Aug. 27. Please be advised that there will be increased security activity visible on base and traffic through the gates may be affected at points throughout the day.D-M personnel regularly practice their responses to various emergency

  • Large solar array planned for Davis-Monthan AFB

    The Air Force plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio substantially with a 14.5-megawatt photovoltaic solar array at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The base has entered into an agreement with SunEdison, LLC to design, finance, build, operate and maintain the array on 170 acres of

  • D-M flies above the rest at Hawgsmoke 2012

    Davis-Monthan hosted 18 A-10 squadrons from around the world for the 7th biannual Hawgsmoke Competition here Aug. 15-17.Hawgsmoke is an aerial competition focusing on A-10 tactics such as moving target strafe techniques, GPS-out navigation, and degraded weapons delivery. Both the individual and team

  • Colonel Blanchard assumes command of D-M

    Col. Kevin E. Blanchard took command of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in a military ceremony here Aug. 10. Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, presided over the ceremony. The symbolic moment occurred when General Rand passed the wing guidon to Colonel Blanchard,

  • Summary Courts Officer notice for Tech. Sgt. Mangrum

    Tech. Sgt. Steven C. Mangrum, 355th Security Forces Squadron, was found passed away on July 31, 2012 . Any person or persons with a claim against Mangrum or who is currently in debt to him should contact the Summary Court Officer Capt. Kurt Snyder, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron, for disposition

  • When to make changes to your SBP election

    If you are retired and elected for the Survivor Benefit Plan for your spouse and/or children, when can you make changes to your plan? Any time you have a change in life circumstances; loss of spouse due to death or divorce, remarriage, acquiring a dependent child; you will need to update your SBP

  • Antiterrorism/Force Protection Intelligence Fusion Cell

    Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is the home of a first-of-its-kind security organization known as the Intelligence Fusion Cell. The IFC includes 355th Security Forces Squadron Intelligence/Investigations, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, 355th Fighter Wing Intelligence, Resource