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  • Honoring a fallen Airman

    The 355th Security Forces Squadron held a ceremony here April 8 to commemorate the renaming of their squadron headquarters building.The building was renamed after Airman 1st Class Millard Wesley Lehman, who gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his fellow Airmen.Airman Lehman was born May 14,

  • Troops to receive full mid-month pay April 15th

    All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their paychecks April 15, Pentagon officials said today."Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full mid-month pay on the 15th of April," Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said. "It may

  • Swan Gate to reopen early

    Swan gate is slated to reopen to all commercial delivery and contractor traffic April 25 due to early construction completion. Construction was originally scheduled to run through May. The new structure will replace the existing waiting area tent, and provide a more efficient arrangement for those

  • Deal averts shutdown, normal government operations to continue

    Government agencies are continuing normal operations after the administration, the Senate and the House of Representatives agreed to a fiscal 2011 budget.The continuing resolution expired last night at midnight, but the Senate and House passed a short-term funding bill that will allow both houses to

  • AFAF begins 2011 push

    D-M kicked off the start of the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign with a breakfast at the Mirage Club here March 31.D-M's goal for this year is $122,000, and Airmen only have a limited time to donate to the fund."The money you donate comes directly back to the Air Force," said Master Sgt.

  • Outdoor rec rents recreational fun

    Taking advantage of the recent spring-like weather, the Outdoor Recreation Center took its name to heart and brought all its equipment out-of-doors for an expo here March 29 in Bama Park.The expo showcased the center's various kayaks, canoes and A-Liner pop up campers; and it also informed the

  • Below the Zone Airmen announced

    The 355th Fighter Wing is proud to recognize the Airmen recently selected for promotion to senior airman under the below-the-zone program. Congratulations to all the Airmen.Airman 1st Class Garrett Christensen, 355th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman 1st Class Hannibal Davis, 355th Communication

  • Shutdown could affect young troops most, Gates says

    While emphasizing that service members eventually will receive the pay they would earn during a government shutdown, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates acknowledged here April 7 that if the government shuts down for a week starting April 8, their mid-month paychecks would include only the pay they

  • Quitting tobacco

    Smoking and chewing can lead to many health conditions that may affect you sooner or later than you expect. Healing takes place immediately after you quit with noticeable differences. The Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) can assist you in this journey to quit. This journey may require assistance

  • D-M raises awareness in April

    Airmen are more than just military members, Airmen are wingmen. Airmen are family. As a family, Airmen are charged with looking out for fellow Airmen and their loved ones. Therefore, Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander, proclaimed the month of April to be Military Child, Child Abuse