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  • Maintaining the Mission

    The 355th Maintenance Group serves as the backbone of the Desert Lightning Team. It is comprised of four squadrons; the Component Maintenance Squadron, the Maintenance Operations Squadron, the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the Equipment Maintenance Squadron. The 355 MXG boasts over 1,900 Airmen

  • D-M lieutenant colonels selected for promotion

    Five lieutenant colonels received notification of their promotions to colonel here March 15.Congratulations to the following Desert Lightning Team members:355th Fighter WingLt. Col. Steven Ramer355th Operations Support SquadronLt. Col. Andra Kniep (also selected to attend senior developmental

  • Heroes defeat Legends, 11-2, in Wounded Heroes Baseball Classic

    A team of Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors, dubbed the 'Heroes,' defeated a team comprised of Major League Baseball's 'Legends,' 11-2, in the Wounded Heroes Baseball Classic held at Arizona Veteran's Memorial Stadium here March 12.More than 400 local community members attended the game sponsored by

  • D-M's OSC makes charitable donations

    Julia Peters, president of Davis-Monthan Officer's Spouses Club, and members of the OSC deliver a donation of $5,050.00 to various partners on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Programs that benefit include Operation Warmheart, D-M Child Safety Seats Program, D-M Girl Scouts, D-M Library Summer Reading

  • March 'Madness' not just for basketball

    There is a madness taking over D-M, it's been seen firsthand. It's that time of year again when people make themselves look ridiculous in order to show their team spirit. Of course March Madness is mostly synonymous with the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Basketball Tournament in which

  • Deployed unit provides vital support mission to South Korea

    The first production A-10A Thunderbolt II was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. in 1975, and its effectiveness and mission have not changed in the last 35 years.When flying, it still has one of the most distinct sounds for a two-engine turbine-propelled aircraft, and it's a sound

  • Support the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief effort

    The Denton Program, a commodities transportation company, is providing the public with a chance to donate humanitarian goods and equipment in support of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief effort.The supplies donated must be intended for humanitarian use, such as canned foods, clothing and

  • Yokota Air Base community assists pax of diverted commercial aircraft

    Several commercial aircraft have diverted to Yokota Air Base from Narita International Airport in Tokyo after it closed in response to an earthquake that hit mainland Japan at 2:50 p.m. local March 11.Some 11 aircraft have landed at the base and more than 500 passengers have been transported to the

  • All Airmen accounted for following Japan earthquake

    Desert Lightning Team members, U.S. Pacific Air Forces reports that all military personnel have been accounted for after Friday's earthquake. As of now, there have been no reports of major damage to the bases. Yokota AB is recommending that all family members try to connect one another and to use

  • D-M Airmen selected for promotion to senior master sergeant, captain

    More than 25 noncommissioned officers earned a promotion to senior master sergeant and three lieutenants received a promotion to captain here March 10.Congratulations to the following Desert Lightning Team members:Captain12th Air Force1st Lt. Justin Roberts355th Medical Operations Squadron1st Lt.