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  • Inaugural Half Marathon, Relay Race Raises Funds for Local Charity

    With the help of 25 volunteers, the base held its first organized half-marathon and relay race Nov. 7 for 118 runners and raised more than $1,350 for a local charity.The 13.1-mile course started at the Benko Fitness center and guided runners toward the firing range before culminating at the outdoor

  • Davis-Monthan to House Air Force's Largest Stateside Solar-Power Community

    Representatives from the base, community, and Actus Lend Lease, the base's privatized housing developer, celebrated what will become the largest solar-powered community in the continental U.S. during a ceremony hosted by Soaring Heights Communities on Nov. 10. The event, attended by U.S. Rep.

  • Desert Lightning Chief Promotions Announced

    Air Force officials announced cycle 09E9 selections to chief master sergeant Nov. 5 and 11 Davis-Monthan Air Force Base senior NCOs made the list. The selectees are Senior Master Sgts. Bryan Blue, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Franklin Buck, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron; Elaine Cole,

  • Latest issue of Airman magazine available

    The latest issue of Airman, now available in print and online, highlights stories about caring for Airmen and their families. The list of feature stories in the November/December issue include: An Immigrant's Tale The journey of a Sudanese "lost boy'" whose search for stability took him from the

  • Veterans Day Appreciation

    I never appreciated Veterans Day growing up. I have had family members serve in the military. My grandfather was in the Navy, my father and brother both served in the Army and I have countless aunts, uncles and cousins who've donned a military uniform; but I still never knew what I was supposed to

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Daniel Robinson

    Desert Lightning Team's Weekly Warrior: Airman 1st Class Daniel Robinson Family Dad: Bruce Mom: April Hometown Vallejo, Calif. Unit 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Job title Firefighter Job description Responds to Fires, Hazmat, Aircraft, Confined Space, and medical emergencies Most rewarding job