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  • Lock-down procedures important for personnel safety

    When a security situation arises on base, the civilians and military members on the installation need to be protected from harm. D-M utilizes a lock-down procedure to ensure base personnel remain safe and protected while the situation is mitigated."Lock-down procedures are designed to protect the

  • Airmen presented the Bronze Star

    Three Desert Lightning Team Airmen were presented Bronze Stars at the Community Center here Oct. 7.Maj. Tracy Bozung, 355th Medical Operations Squadron physician; Maj. Meliza Harris, 355th Medical Group chief health care integrator; and Senior Master Sgt. Elvin Sanders, 355th MDG first sergeant,

  • D-M hosts NDEAM Luncheon

    In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, D-M hosted a luncheon at the Mirage Club here Oct. 6.According to the Library of Congress website, during October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men

  • Deployment orders? Know your legal rights on leases

    More than 1,000 Airmen from D-M deployed last year. Without a doubt, deployment has become a part of our normal operations. However, when a member gets orders to deploy, it can raise a lot of questions - including questions about housing. Do you break your apartment lease? Can you break your rental

  • Fallen Airman awarded Silver Star

    Capt. Nathan Nylander was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for combat valor, during a ceremony here Sept. 24.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented the decoration to Nylander's wife Miriam, his children Tyler, Elizabeth and Andru, and members of

  • HC-130J arrival brings promise of improved personnel recovery

    Air Combat Command officials received its first HC-130J Combat King II after Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz flew the aircraft here and officiated an arrival ceremony Sept. 24.The delivery of the new C-130 model from Georgia was significant for the personnel recovery mission, as the

  • Fire Prevention Week 2011

    The 2011 Fire Prevention Week campaign runs from Oct. 9-15. The theme "Protect your Family from Fire!" is all about keeping you, your family and the Desert Lightning community safe. During the annual campaign sponsored by the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services flight, you'll find

  • D-M honors POW, MIA in remembrance ceremony

    D-M hosted a POW-MIA remembrance ceremony in honor of the thousands of military members who were and are prisoners of war or missing in action at Heritage Park here, Sept. 16.In keeping with tradition, the ceremony began with Honor Guard posting the colors, a moving rendition of the national anthem

  • COPE Roadshow helps Airmen adjust to deployments

    Deployments can be an adjustment for Airmen and their families so to assist with the transition, D-M held its first Operation COPE Roadshow at the Dove Chapel Annex here Sept. 16.COPE stands for connect, organize, provide and educate. The event is a retreat to honor deploying Airmen and their

  • D-M receives Outstanding Unit Award

    The 355th Fighter Wing was recently awarded with the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period of June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2011.According to the Air Force Personnel Center, the Outstanding Unit Award is given by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units that have distinguished themselves