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  • 2008 Consumer Confidence Report

    Do I need to take special precautions?Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune

  • BLOG: INDIRECT FIRE: Bad to good

    I got to work yesterday already feeling buried with tasks that needed my attention. Then, before I could get three sips from my fresh cup of coffee, the phone rang. I was summoned to cover a story at the Air Force Theater Hospital right away. I knew there was a VIP touring the facility, but until

  • D-M commanders, shirts get special SARC briefing

    Dr. Linda Fischer, a retired Army major, who was sexually assaulted by her commanding officer while serving on active duty, shared her story with D-M's commanders and first sergeants Aug. 13 at the Hope Chapel here. Dr. Fischer, who regularly guest speaks about sexual assault, said she feels like

  • 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