D-M Airman receives Aviator Valor Award

An Airman with the 55th Rescue Squadron recently received the Aviator Valor Award for his actions while deployed overseas.The award, which is sponsored by the American Legion's Aviators' Post #743, is presented to a rated Air Force officer for an act of valor or courage performed during aerial

Personally Owned Fireworks: Can we or can’t we?

Can we or can we not own fireworks? This is a question that many Arizona residents have been asking ever since the law banning their sale was overturned back in 2010. The simple answer is... it's not that simple. Arizona law states: "The sale and use of permissible consumer fireworks are of

563rd Train over Tucson

The 55th Rescue Squadron and the 48th Rescue Squadron completed a training mission together June 27 over the rough terrain of Tucson, Ariz.The purpose of the training mission was to practice and certify Airmen in alternate insertion and extraction. The aircrew used for the mission is assigned to the

Hazardous waste minimization

Free Issue and Hazardous Materials/Waste minimizationThe Hazmart has a "Free Issue" storage area. The hazardous materials are new and serviceable but have been returned because they are either excess or are no longer required by the shops. These items have already been paid for and shops who are

D-M Airmen rescue injured Hiker

On June 22, the 563rd Rescue Group rescued an Arizona Game and Fish Department intern after she fell while attempting to check the status of wild life in the area in Pima Canyon.The intern was a 21-year-old female with injuries to her head and knee who was reported as being "in and out of

Pregnancy and oral hygiene: tips from your D-M Dental Clinic

Are you expecting? Hoping to be expecting? Pregnancy is a special time, and a time filled with anxieties and questions like, "how can I ensure that I have a healthy baby?" and "how should I take care of myself when I am pregnant?" The following is some advice to help keep you healthy during

Military spouses residency relief act information

Pursuant to Arizona law (A.R.S. 28-2533), it is illegal for non-Arizona residents living in the state to drive without an Arizona-issued driver license and registration. However, Arizona does not require military members and non-resident military spouses to obtain an Arizona driver license or

355th LRS - Fuels

Wilmot gate slated to re-open

Wilmot gate is slated to be re-opening on July 9. In addition, the last day that Gate 29B will be open is July 6. Gate hours for the Wilmot gate are the same as the Swan gate (5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday).

Talent showcase to be held on D-M

Once again, Airmen, dependents and civilians will tune their guitars and warm their vocal chords for the 2012 edition of "D-M's Got Talent". The show is scheduled to be held June 28 at 6 p.m. at the mirage Club.The first "D-M's Got Talent" was sponsored by the Culture of Responsible Choices and held