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  • Secretary Gates memo changes discharge authority for 'Don't Ask' law

    Given the uncertainty over the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has directed that any discharges under the law be made by the service secretaries in consultation with the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness and the defense general counsel.More

  • Leaders send energy awareness message

    The Air Force's top leaders released a joint "Letter to Airmen" to encourage Airmen to continue to be energy efficient at the workplace and at home. "The Air Force is engaged in a long-term effort to improve our nation's energy security through energy efficiency and conservation," Secretary of the

  • DM dominates the Hawgsmoke 2010 competition

    Airmen from DM participated in the Hawgsmoke 2010 competition, held Oct. 13 to Oct. 16 in Boise, Idaho.The Hawgsmoke games are a biennial A-10 Thunderbolt II bombing, missile, and tactile gunnery competition. The final standings were as follows:1st Place Team Bombing - 358th Fighter Squadron1st

  • DM to begin 100 percent ID checks Nov. 1

    Davis-Monthan AFB will begin 100 percent identification checks of all persons entering the installation beginning Nov. 1. This new requirement will meet DOD directives and will help to ensure the safety and security of DM's personnel and resources. Please ensure that all motorists and passengers

  • Base trick-or-treat hours announced

    The time has come again for DM's little ghouls, ghosts and goblins to haunt the streets in search of sugary treats. This year, DM'S on-base trick-or-treating hours will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.Parents can do their part to keeps kids safe by ensuring that children are chaperoned at all

  • Air Force officials reinstate captain central selection board

    Promotion opportunities for active-duty line of the Air Force first lieutenants competing for promotion to captain is being adjusted to 95 percent, Air Force officials announced Oct. 13 here. Since the promotion opportunity to captain will now be less than 100 percent, the Air Force officials will

  • PJ Rodeo sparks friendly face-off

    The 48th Rescue Squadron based here, hosted six pararescue teams from across the nation for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo competition. Established in 2004, the week-long competition simulates real world scenarios testing the core skill sets of each team which include trauma medicine, military free-fall and

  • 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

    Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of