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  • U.S. kills bin Laden in intelligence-driven operation

    An intelligence-driven U.S. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden yesterday, President Barack Obama announced in a nationally televised address from the White House late last night."Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound

  • DOD officials identify Air Force casualties

    Department of Defense officials announced April 29 the names of eight Airmen who were killed April 27 at the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.They died of wounds suffered from gunfire. Killed were:Maj. Philip D. Ambard, 44, of Edmonds, Wash. He was

  • Last day at TIA

    For the past month, aircraft maintainers and air crew stationed here have been working in different surroundings. The Airmen were uprooted from the comforts of the base flight line and moved to various locations, specifically Tucson International Airport, to make way for runway maintenance required

  • D-M Major promotions

    The Desert Lightning Team would like to congratulate all the Captains who were promoted to Major Select.Capt. Jason M. AftanasCapt. Aaron S. CelustaCapt. Siobhan C. CelustaCapt. Maxwel ChristophersonCapt. Jose M. ColonCapt. Andrew L. CookCapt. Kent J. CraneCapt. Matthew A. CunninghamCapt. Nicholas

  • From Colonel to Coach

    Col. David Uselman, 355th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group commander, is a busy man. His job objectives are various, which guarantees that there is no daily routine for him."My job is a mixed bag. You don't know what you're going to get," Colonel Uselman said. "There may be a security forces issue

  • Base chapels offer religious services for Easter weekend

    The Hope and Desert Dove Chapels host several religious services starting today and ending April 24 here.The following Catholic services take place at Desert Dove Chapel:- Mass of the Lord's Supper - April 21 at 7 p.m.- The Passion of the Lord - April 22 at 7 p.m.- Easter Vigil Mass - April 23 at 7

  • Winning the war of weight loss

    In the battle against Airmen's waist lines, the Health and Wellness Center here has a new piece of equipment to help win the war on weight loss."The device is called a MedGem," said Guy Leahy, an exercise physiologist at the Health and Wellness Center. "It's a handheld device that's designed to

  • Fightin' Fifty-Fifth continues to lead the fight

    Since its early days as the 55th Fighter Group escorting bombers during World War II, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth has led the fight and in today's world of constant change the demand for the wing's expertise is at an all-time high.Last week, for the first time in recent memory, all seven of the 55th

  • CACs get a new set of numbers

    The Department of Defense is slated to remove social security numbers from all CACs beginning June 1.Showing their Common Access Card to others is an everyday occurrence for military personnel. But what many may not think about is all of the personally identifiable information they are handing over

  • Airmen receive Public Safety Medal for heroism

    Airmen at the 943rd Rescue Group are accustomed to operations leading them to rescue Airmen downed behind enemy lines, civilians stranded in the wake of natural disasters, but recently, 13 members of the group were recognized for their courage and bravery in their own backyard. Pima County Sheriff