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  • Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot "First Refueling"

    (Editor's note: Curious about what it takes to become an A-10 pilot? Follow along as this series showcases 1st Lt. Daniel Griffin's journey to becoming a fully qualified A-10C attack pilot.) In the days leading up to his first airborne refueling mission, 1st Lt. Dan Griffin said he felt excited ...

  • A&FRC thanks Davis-Monthan spouses

    The Airmen and Family Readiness Center celebrated Military Spouse Appreciation Day with a weeklong gift certificate raffle and by giving gifts to spouses in recognition of their hard work and dedication. "We do something different every year. Last year we handed out flowers and certificates to show

  • Imminuzations clinic to be closed May 12-13

    Due to the upcoming base operational readiness exercise, the 355th Medical Group Imminuzations Clinic will be closed May 12-13. Contact 228-2663 for more information.

  • ACC commander sends 'Critical Days of Summer' safety message

    Editor's note: The following message was written by Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, to highlight the importance of safety throughout the "Critical Days of Summer."Commanders and directors,We will officially start the "Critical Days of Summer" May 28 with the Memorial Day

  • A-10C Student Pilots Reach Course Milestone: Airborne Refueling

    Nearly 18,000 feet above Southern Arizona's desert landscape, students in the A-10C Pilot Initial Qualification course here completed their first air-to-air refueling mission during the week of April 26. Twelve pilots from the 358th Fighter Squadron and 13 from the 357th Fighter Squadron are

  • Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot

    (Editor's note: Curious about what it takes to become an A-10C pilot? Follow along as this series showcases 1st Lt. Daniel Griffin's journey to becoming a fully qualified A-10C attack pilot.) In a room full of seasoned pilots, all with tales to tell, it was a pilot identified as number "10," a

  • D-M Airmen and Families Encouraged to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day

    Davis-Monthan community members are invited to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day with World War II Holocaust survivors May 3 at the Professional Development Center. Survivors will speak about their experiences at such places as the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and Warsaw Ghetto."The warmth and

  • 55th RQS launches Angel Thunder with charity motorcycle event at D-M

    More than 60 motorcycle riders from around the nation participated in the first Angel Thunder Poker Run at Davis-Monthan April 9, benefiting the That Others May Live Foundation.The charity event, sponsored by the 55th Rescue Squadron Booster Club, kicked off the Angel Thunder 2010 personnel recovery

  • Arizona's air defense unit named best in US

    In the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, the 162nd Fighter Wing, an Arizona Air National Guard F-16 training unit, took to the skies to protect the Southwest as part of Operation Noble Eagle - this month the unit was named the best air sovereignty alert force in the country.From all continental U.S.