Air Force pararescue exercise receives national accreditation

The Angel Thunder exercise received its Joint National Training Capability accreditation and certifications Nov. 30.Angel Thunder is an Air Combat Command sponsored personnel recovery exercise held annually at D-M. Rescue units from all over the world send personnel and equipment to participate in

D-M finalist for Commander-in-Chief Installation Excellence Award

After standing toe to toe with the best installations at the Air Combat Command and emerging as the winner, Davis-Monthan is being evaluated as one of two finalists for the 2012 Commander-in-Chief Installation Excellence Award.The Department of Defense presents the CINC IE Award annually to the best

Overnight Freeze Preventative Maintenance

The unseasonably cold weather is forecasted to remain for the next 36 hours. As a precaution against these conditions, the following preventative measures are highly recommended to mitigate water line ruptures for DMAFB facilities as well as personal property.Overnight Freeze Preventative

Airman receives dishonorable discharge for multiple offenses

From Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 Senior Airman Lorin J. Grigsby, a member of the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, was tried here for various violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice by a General Court-Martial. At trial, Senior Airman Grigsby faced six charges under the Uniform Code of Military

D-M's Annual Cookie Crunch

Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) welcomes new commander

Lt. Gen. Robin Rand assumed command of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) after receiving the guidon from Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, during an assumption of command ceremony at the 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hangar Dec. 1. As commander of 12th Air Force, Rand will

D-M’s barrier plan protects people, buildings

On a military base, having security measures ready at a moment's notice in the event of a potential threat is often imperative in keeping the base's people safe and the mission running. The barrier plan is one of the security measures D-M employs to keep the Desert Lightning Team safe.Individuals on

D-M hosts Thanksgiving luncheon

D-M held its annual Thanksgiving meal at the Desert Inn Nov. 24.Airmen from the 355th Force Support Squadron assigned to the Desert Inn literally worked around the clock, pulling 24-hour manning at the dining facility to pull off this feast.To feed the masses, the Desert Inn used more than 1,000

First Sergeant special duty manager visits D-M

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Frank, Air Force first sergeant special duty manager, paid D-M a visit Nov. 15-17.As the first sergeant special duty manager, Chief Frank oversees more than 2,500 active-duty, guard and reserve first sergeants. "What I loved about being a first sergeant was getting out and

Mouth guards smart choice for protecting smiles

Are you ready for some football? Yes, it is that time of year again when it is time to take to the frozen tundra of Tucson for some football. It could be your child playing in a youth league or it could be you playing intramurals on base. Either way, it's easy to take your teeth for granted until