A whole new 'Course of Fire' for arms training

For Airmen preparing to deploy, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance is an important stop on their checklist. One of CATM's major modules, the Course of Fire, recently underwent a number of dramatic changes.The previous Course of Fire consisted of about three hours of instruction, followed by an

Quarterly award winners announced

On Jan. 20, the Desert Lightning Team held its awards ceremony for the fourth quarter, October through December 2011. Airmen and civilian employees were recognized as the installation's top performers from 5,000 eligible for award consideration.The award winners from the Desert Lightning Team

ISAF conducts Aviation Civilian Casualty Conference

International Security Assistance Force officers from across Afghanistan traveled to Kabul to attend the Aviation Civilian Casualty Conference at the ISAF Headquarters, January 17 and 18.Air Force Col. Brian Hastings, 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force - Afghanistan vice commander and the

National Cervical Health Awareness Month in full swing

January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month and the staff of D-M's 355th Medical Group, Women's Health Clinic would like to highlight some of the new changes in the guidelines for cervical cancer screening. Pap smears now begin at age 21. Many women will be glad to know that they may no

Airmen bring warmth and hope to the Issyk-Kul region

The 376th Theater Security Cooperation division here loaded up a cargo truck with coats, blankets and their own hope to change lives during a five-day mission of Operation Warm and Dry Jan 14.There are seven phases to the Warm and Dry mission-Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, is the halfway point and the

The Benko Fitness Center

'Wingman Day' helps foster resiliency

Per General Norton Schwartz, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, squadrons Air Force-wide are instructed to hold a Resiliency Stand Down for their Airmen in the month of January. The 355th Fighter Wing Staff held its stand down here, dubbed "Wingman Day," Jan.20.Being a military member comes with

Capital improvements Program Draft Environmental Assessment available soon

The U.S. Air Force has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact analyzing the potential impacts of implementing the Capital Improvements Program for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in fiscal years 2012-14. The CIP identifies construction and demolition

VITA office provides assistance during tax season

Are you daunted by the thought of preparing your tax returns this year? Have you received a notice from the IRS? Do you want to ensure you are receiving the maximum refund you are entitled to? If so, the Davis-Monthan Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) office is here to help. Tax assistance at

Dorm Airmen receive cooking demo

Airmen living in unaccompanied housing received a cooking demonstration at Bldg. 3533 here Jan. 13.The presentation was sponsored jointly by the First Sergeants Council and the base Commissary. A representative from Pampered Chef, a company that performs on-site demonstrations of easy food