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  • New penalty for cell phone use while driving

    Currently, the use of cell phones (excluding hands free devices) while operating a motorized vehicle on the installation is prohibited. Personnel cited for a cell phone infraction are issued an AF Form 1408, (Armed Forces Traffic Ticket) and points are assessed against their driving record. The

  • AF Climate Survey extension

    Desert Lightning Warriors,For those who have not completed the Air Force Climate Survey, the final date for completion is now Dec. 14. We currently stand at a 36 percent response rate here at DM, with similar numbers across the command. For those who have already taken the survey, I appreciate your

  • Food Safety: Are you keeping your family safe?

    The holidays are here which means many of us will have large dinners with our family and friends. Every year in the U.S. there are approximately 76 million foodborne illnesses, 325,000 are hospitalized and 5,000 will die (FDA, 2008). According to the FDA, there are four steps you can take to reduce

  • D-M EOD Airmen take 'tactical pause' to focus on safety

    Members of the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron stood down operations Friday to conduct an Explosive Ordnance Disposal safety day that focused on standard EOD operating procedures, tactics, techniques and on the health and wellness of EOD warriors. Friday's safety day comes as more than 1,300 EOD

  • D-M offers flu shot to dependents

    The 355th Medical Group will offer the flu shot to beneficiaries 10 and older at the Community Center Dec. 1-5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For safety reasons all children under the age of 10 need to go to the Immunization Clinic, which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Starting Dec. 1, the

  • D-M Airmen participate, win Armed Forces Rugby Championship against Navy

    Two D-M officers helped the Air Force rugby team claim its fifth consecutive Armed Forces Rugby Championship Nov. 20 on Stewart-Watson Field at Fort Benning, Ga., defeating the Navy 37-8. D-M players were 1st Lt. Ryan Dombrock from the 25th weather squadron, and 1st Lt. Michael Hobson, from the

  • 2008 Air Force Climate Survey ends soon

    The 2008 Air Force climate survey, designed to assess the opinions and perceptions of the Air Force's active-duty, guard, reserve and civilian personnel (appropriated and non-appropriated) on a wide range of topics will end on Wednesday, Nov. 26. "This is an opportunity for Airmen across the Air

  • 355 FW commander updates policy on wear of ABU

    In a recent policy letter, the 355th Fighter Wing commander clarified the wear of the Airmen Battle Dress Uniform during the winter months for all units, staff agencies and tenant units assigned to Davis-Monthan AFB. While performing duties outside, Airmen assigned to Davis-Monthan AFB are

  • A&FRC hosts International Spouses Conference

    U.S. Military spouses born and raised in ten international countries participated here Wednesday in the International Spouses Conference hosted by the D-M Airman and Family Readiness Center. The conference, held monthly, brings together military spouses originally from countries throughout the world

  • Holidays call for 'whole family' approach to safety

    When families gather for the holidays, it's natural to 'keep an eye out' for groups of nieces and nephews, sons and daughters excited to play together during seasonal celebrations. Airmen thoughtfully "childproof" their homes and check Christmas lights for faults that might lead to a shock. Families