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  • Give West Nile Virus the swat!

    This warm weather tends to bring people out of the house. Unfortunately, it also brings out the mosquitoes, and with them can come diseases such as West Nile Virus.WNV can be transmitted to you through the bite of certain types of mosquitoes which are commonly found in Pima County. So far, there is

  • June is Men’s Health Month

    Men's Health Month emphasizes health issues, raises awareness of preventable problems and encourages early detection and treatment of diseases. Part of being aware is looking at lifestyle choices, such as diet habits, exercise, smoking and alcohol use.Men can be safer, stronger and healthier by

  • Filling the wall one plaque at a time

    There are many prominent walls throughout world history. The Berlin Wall, which brings to mind a time of political change. The World War II memorial that immortalizes the great sacrifices made while fighting for freedom. The Great Wall of China, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the great Walls of

  • D-M remembers fallen pararescuemen

    Gathered outside of the 48th Rescue Squadron, members of D-M quietly sit in a somber state. Some wait in rows of chairs under cover of a canopy, shielding them from the hot Tucson heat. Other Airmen sit on bleachers, while some decide to stand. The Patriot Guard Riders are there in full support,

  • Air Force to host renewable energy symposium at Davis-Monthan AFB

    Air Force officials said here that they will look to strengthen their industry partnership efforts at the Air Force's Renewable Energy Industry Symposium June 28 through 29 at the Lowes Ventura Canyon Resort, Tucson, Ariz.The symposium is an opportunity for industry members to see how they can

  • Flight line fitness center fosters “Fit to Fight” Airmen concept

    As members of the military, fitness is one of the key facets of our lives. Usually around 5 p.m., the Benko fitness center on base is packed with people running, cycling, playing basketball and lifting weights. It's a welcome sight to see lots of Airmen who care about their health and want to

  • Construction projects put D-M on the map

    If you've taken a drive around base recently, you may have noticed that there are several large construction projects in progress.Did you know that D-M has one of the Air Force's largest active Military Construction programs? More than $240 million in construction is under design for the next

  • Program offers free museum visits

    Service members and their families can visit a wide array of museums for free from Memorial Day through Labor Day, courtesy of the second annual Blue Star Museums program.Kathy Roth-Douquet, the Blue Star Families chairman, and Rocco Landesman, the chairman of the National Endowment for the

  • Air Force officials announce civilian hiring controls

    Air Force leaders announced that hiring controls were instituted May 12 to reduce projected growth of the civilian workforce.The Air Force-wide efforts to stem the civilian personnel growth are a result of Secretary of Defense Robert Gate's efficiency initiatives to maintain civilian manning at

  • D-M technical sergeants earn senior NCO rank

    Congratulations to the following Desert Lightning Team members who have earned a promotion through the Weighted Airman Promotion System. These Airmen will receive the the rank of master sergeant according to their promotion sequence number, more commonly called a "line number."Please welcome these