When the walls came tumbling down

A 1950s-era home that had weathered Arizona's extreme heat and monsoons for decades was no match for a 72,000 pound excavator being operated by Col. James Blanchard, 355th Fighter Wing commander, Sept. 19. It was a day when the last of 12 homes scheduled for demolition at Soaring Heights came

D-M 50 hosts a night of fun and football

The annual D-M 50 University of Arizona game and tailgate provided food and fun for military members and their families Sept. 15 at University Mall.More than 2,000 members of the Desert Lightning Team could be found at the corner of University Boulevard and Campbell Road on Saturday, where the D-M

Turn in your medication for safe disposal

The 355th Security Forces Squadron will host the Drug Enforcement Agency National Pharmaceutical Take Back Day at the Base Exchange Pharmacy Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.The pharmacy will be accepting unused, unwanted or expired medication for safe disposal.This is an effort put forth by the DEA to crack

GOV service station closure

The Main Military Service Station and the AMARG Service Station will be closed Sept. 30 at 6:00 p.m. for end of year closeout. Both service stations will reopen Oct. 1 at approximately 6:00 a.m. Please ensure your government vehicles are filled prior to this timeframe. All emergency vehicles (SFS,

HC-130P takes its final flight on D-M

The HC-130P executed its final mission at the D-M flightline on Sept. 12, 2012.The 79th Rescue Squadron, the only HC-130 squadron on D-M, will soon utilize the HC-130J for all future operations."The HC-130P aircraft being replaced are all 1960's models," said Capt. Nelson Willingham, 79th RQS pilot.

Airmen Fulfill Janies Wish

- Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron, visited Tucson's University Medical Center, handing out stuffed animals to the children of the pediatric ward Sept. 10.The members of the 48th RQS volunteered in honor of Janie Fahrendorff, an 18-year-old patient who had passed away from cancer in July. Before

9/11 Remembrance

Airman Dormitory Leaders

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