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  • D-M technical sergeants selected for promotion

    More than 95 technical sergeants earned a future promotion to master sergeant through the Weighted Airman Promotion System here May 17.Air Force-wide, approximately 27.58 percent of eligible promotees were selected for promotion.Congratulations to the following Desert Lightning Team members:12th Air

  • D-M celebrates Nurse Appreciation Week

    The 355th Medical Group on D-M is celebrating National Nurse Appreciation Week from May 6-12.There were a number of events for the nurses and technicians to enjoy, most notably a luncheon May 9 with special guest speakers Capt. Merilys Brown and Col. Donna Cousino. Brown was a flight nurse during

  • Motorcycle safety makes new riders confident

    In 2011, 15 Air Force members were involved in fatal motorcycle accidents. This year, D-M continues to take steps to help prevent incidents like this by providing the Motor Cycle Safety Basic Rider Course held here May 7-8.In the course, they learn the basics, from balancing on the motorcycle to

  • New Air Force Housing website makes PCS smoother for Airmen

    More often than not, when Airmen receive orders to move to a new location there are a million questions with no answers in sight, but now with the new housing website, Airmen and their families can find help with just about every question they have.The website features links to all Air Force bases'

  • Capitalizing on club membership

    On April 15, the Desert Lightning Team kicked off a three-month club membership drive to increase the membership base in our club system and emphasize to customers the benefits of being a member. This drive is a great opportunity to make the clubs into what we want and need in the near future. The

  • Fight the Bite

    In recent weeks, more people have been spending time out of the house to enjoy the warm, sunny weather. Unfortunately, the warmth has also brought out the local mosquito population, which may be carrying diseases such as the West Nile Virus. So far, there is still no human vaccine for the WNV

  • D-M first sergeants host annual steak sale

    Desert Lightning Team first sergeants held the 2012 Annual First Sergeants' Steak Sale at Bama Park May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The fundraiser provided Airmen with a dinner plate consisting of a steak, a loaded baked potato, coleslaw, a dinner roll and a drink for $10.The profits from the sale help

  • D-M rescue group sits down with civilian search and rescue

    Members from the 563rd Rescue Group met with civilian search and rescue factions in Silver City, N.M. April 20.The meeting was a means to inform local groups of D-M's search and rescue capabilities and how to request assistance if needed."This meeting is about opening up a dialogue between us and

  • Load crews compete for quarterly victory

    Three load crews from different squadrons competed against one another to see who the best crew was at the load crew of the quarter competition here April 20.The winners for this quarter were Staff Sgt. Brian McConnell, Senior Airman Justin Fuller and Senior Airman Oscar Medina, all from the 355th

  • Gate 29B open during Wilmot gate closure

    As a result of the Wilmot gate closure from April 23 until July 9, afternoon commuters are experiencing heavy traffic outbound at the Craycroft gate, but little to no wait time at the Swan gate. Drivers are encouraged to consider using the Swan gate to ease congestion for the afternoon commute.