D-M staff sergeants selected for promotion

More than 180 staff sergeants earned a future promotion to technical sergeant through the Weighted Airman Promotion System here June 20.Congratulations to the following Desert Lightning Team members:372nd Training SquadronStaff Sgt. Amber CoxStaff Sgt. Earlray HaagStaff Sgt. Beau HudsonStaff Sgt.

D-M's got an app for that

Davis-Monthan has recently joined the My Military Communities list of accessible bases.My Military Communities is a free downloadable application developed for smart phones by the 375th Communications Support Squadron, Software Engineering Flight at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The application was

Visitor pass procedures recap

Authorized personnel may sponsor non-military affiliated personnel onto D-M by stopping at the Visitor Center, located on Craycroft Road next to the main gate. Authorized sponsors include active-duty military, guard, reserve, retirees, eligible family members, Department of Defense civilian

Fourth of July celebration information

For July 4, D-M is scheduled to hold a few events to celebrate the holiday. The base pool is slated to be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Regular admission prices will apply. Kids age 10 and younger will receive a bag with sunglasses, bubbles, patriotic bears, beach balls and temporary tattoos. Free

PCS Season 2012 and Claims

Last summer was a very busy moving season and this upcoming season promises to be the same for Airmen making a permanent change of station, be they enlisted, officer or civilian employees. You can help alleviate any potential loss or damage to your household goods by learning the rules under which

JA announces new programs

Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 - March 1, 2013. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. The FLEP is a paid legal studies program for active-duty

D-M offers Swim Lessons

The American Red Cross offers swimming lessons for children at the outdoor recreation pool for the summer months of 2012.Before attending a swim lesson, parents are encouraged to attend an aquatics orientation and swim lessons informational meeting. The orientation will help parents get the answers

Kids lasso safety lessons at bicycle rodeo

The 355th Fighter Wing Ground Safety office held a Bicycle Rodeo here June 9.The Bicycle Rodeo was for children of all ages and focused on teaching the basics of bike safety."This event teaches kids the basics, such as air pressure in the tires, proper brake usage and bicycle chain maintenance,"

Helicopter pre-deployment training

Military members receive joint tactical training

Members from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps came out for helicopter pre-deployment training here June 7.Lt. Col. Kjall Gopaul, 355th Mission Support Group deputy commander, led this multiservice training. It was the first of its kind at D-M."This training is important so we can