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  • D-M master sergeants earn promotion to E-8

    Thirty Desert Lightning Team master sergeants received notification of their selection to senior master sergeant March 8 here.Please congratulate the following DLT members:12th Air ForceMaster Sgt. David BakerMaster Sgt. Lawrence CrossMaster Sgt. Steven GaylorMaster Sgt. Trevor TeeselinkMaster Sgt.

  • Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism measures critical to ORI success

    Everyone has heard it, "Force Protection is everyone's business and every Airman is a sensor". That statement is indeed fact; it is imperative that all personnel are aware and participate in the Antiterrorism/Force Protection Program (AT/FP) that helps safeguard the personnel and resources at

  • FY13 force structure changes to cost DM 9 military and 13 civilian positions

    In response to DoD guidance and the president's 2013 fiscal year budget, Air Force officials announced force structure and manpower changes on 6 March. The new force structure will cost Davis-Monthan a net of nine military positions, 13 civilian positions and two aircraft. These net numbers include

  • ORI Pep Rally

    To help the Desert Lightening Team gear up for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection, 355th Fighter Wing leadership will be hosting a Pre-ORI Pep Rally March 8 in Bldg. 5607.The event will take place at 2:30 p.m. and is open to all DLT members. Attendees can walk into the flightline area via

  • It's ORI "go time"

    After nearly 18 months of preparation and a sustained deployment tempo, Desert Lightning Team units face off in their 2012 Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection. The ACC Inspector General team will assess D-M's ability to generate aircraft, cargo and personnel for deployment through a

  • FSS announces new hours of operation

    Some 355th Force Support Squadron facilities will be changing their operations beginning March 1.The Auto Hobby Shop, D-M Lanes Bowling Center and Blanchard Golf Course eatery, The Eagles Nest, will be operating under new business hours. Auto Hobby Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Bowling Center

  • D-M’s Child Development Program helps care for DLT families

    Davis-Monthan AFB offers a multi-faceted Child Development Program including the Child Development Centers, the School Age Program and Family Child Care program in order to support child care needs while our Airmen work to accomplish the Department of Defense mission. The CDCs and School Age Program

  • DoD to include commonly abused prescription drugs in drug testing program

    On Jan. 31, 2012 the Secretary of Defense announced the military will expand drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs starting May 2012. The policy is designed to discourage the misuse of prescription drugs and encourage anyone currently abusing prescription drugs to

  • D-M issues claims notice for Tech. Sgt. Dustin Jackson estate

    ANY PERSON OR PERSONS: Having claims for or against the estate of Tech. Sgt. Dustin M. Jackson, deceased, assigned to the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, should contact the Summary Court Officer, 2nd Lt. Kyle Ficke, at 228-6351 or kyle.ficke@dm.af.mil.

  • Security Forces Airmen train for real-world emergencies

    Members from the 355th Security Forces Squadron participated in a new facet of training, designed to let them respond quickly and appropriately to an active shooter threat, here on Feb. 9.The training gives the Airmen a realistic scenario and let them use different hands-on techniques that they've