Commander in Chief visits Tucson

162nd FW welcomes new commander

The Air National Guard's premier F-16 fighter training unit will welcome a new commander during an assumption of command ceremony scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Jan. 8, at Tucson International Airport.Col. Michael McGuire will serve as the 162nd Fighter Wing's 11th commanding officer since its

Changes coming to the Post-9/11 GI-Bill

The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. Effective Aug. 1, 2009, but not payable until Oct. 1, 2011-- Certain National Guard members mobilized on Title 32 orders on, or after, Sept. 11, 2001 are now eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and any

President signed improvements to Post-9/11 GI Bill

To bring the educational benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill closer to more veterans and service members, President Obama signed legislation Jan. 4 that streamlines the 18 month-old education program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs."Since the first GI Bill in 1944, this unique

Seven-year-old is DM's Pilot for a Day

Seven-year-old Chenoa Richner toured the base Dec. 29, as a participant in the Pilot for a Day Program. The purpose of the program is to give local children with illnesses an enjoyable day completely devoted to them and their interest in aviation. "Our Airmen enjoy the program probably just as much

Billy Blanks visits as part of "Win by Losing Challenge"

World-renowned martial artist and TaeBo creator Billy Blanks visited Airmen and families here with his daughter and master assistant, Shelly Blanks, to recognize winners of the base fitness challenge "Win by Losing" on 15 Dec.The weight-loss competition was hosted by the Benko Fitness Center from 15

Marijuana use still prohibited for military members

Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander, released a memorandum 13 Dec. reiterating to all D-M Airmen the Air Force policy concerning marijuana.The memorandum states that all persons are prohibited from introducing, using, possessing, distributing, or purchasing marijuana on D-M for any

Santa and D-M team up to spread holiday cheer

The teachers are in place, their watchful eyes constantly scanning the students. Parents stand beside their children, cameras in hand. The kids are all gathered out front, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa and his bag of goodies.Finally the time has come for jolly old Saint Nick to appear, but

D-M agencies, programs help Airmen, families manage holiday stress

The holiday season brings to most joyful smiles triggered by good deeds, gift-giving and priceless moments with friends and family. But for some, it brings a sense of worry, self-doubt, frustration and agony as personal relationships crumble, financial issues burden and depression eats away at the

'Portraits in Courage' Vol. V highlights Air Force heroes

The latest "Portraits in Courage" released Dec. 10 highlights 18 Airmen who demonstrated bravery and heroism in the crucible of war as they repelled air and ground enemy fire, led convoys through perilous terrain and assisted injured comrades.The stories describe ordinary Americans who accomplished