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  • July 09 Chief's Sharp Award winners

    Congratulations to the recipients of the July 2009 Chief's Sharp Award. SSgt Alan Brumfield 306th RQS SSgt Steven Criswell 355th CES SSgt Akilah Myles 355th MXG

  • Bobcat sighting on base

    It's that time of the year again--our desert critters are a bit more visible than normal. This occurs for several reasons. It is unusually hot this year, so they are seeking shelter. Their young ones are at the age when the parents are teaching them to hunt and fend for themselves. Bobcats,

  • Class of 2009: Lead, Follow, Inspire and Care

    All D-M members are invited to attend the third annual Senior NCO Induction Ceremony Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Mirage Club here. The ceremony, hosted by the Desert Lightning Team (DTL) Top 3, will honor 137 master sergeant selectees and recognize each individual with certificates and mementos as they

  • 12 AF (AFSOUTH) commander bids farewell

    On Sept. 30, I'll serve my last day in the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force has defined my life since 1974 and since then, I've enjoyed every day as an Airman. While the strength of faith and family have certainly carried me these past 35 years, what's been key to my personal and professional successes

  • BLOG: INDIRECT FIRE-- Day 23: No pressure

    So, this is what it's like to be a military journalist at war. Back at home, the stories we write are often specialized and geared toward our own military audience; and when our stories are good enough to transcend that category, they're usually covered by the "real media" (a victory in the

  • D-M ‘Crows’ receive national recognition for effect on combat operations

    'Crows' from the 55th Electronic Combat Group based at D-M took home five national-level awards last month for their outstanding achievements in the realm of electronic warfare capabilities. The name 'Crows' originated during World War II when the Allied equipment and operators used to disrupt enemy

  • Motorcycle Mentorship Poker Run and Safety Day

    The 355th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted its first annual Motorcycle Mentorship Poker Run and Safety Day here July 24 at Bama Park. The poker run, which was open to all motorcycle riders who possess a DOD identification card, opened for registration early that morning and attracted more than 100

  • BLOG: INDIRECT FIRE -- Controlled detonation

    Arrival here at Joint Base Balad has been hectic, but reassuring. I've been here about a week now. I'm part of an 11-person team assigned to provide journalism, photography, videography, broadcasting and external media support for the joint mission here. The work is plentiful - especially when you