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  • 563rd Rescue Group saves civilian boatman off coast of Mexico

    Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group rescued a South Korean boatman aboard a civilian cargo-container ship Feb. 11, about 240 miles south of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. After the rescue, The crew airlifted Song Byong Gook to a nearby hospital for medical treatment for appendicitis. The team departed D-M

  • Sidewinders visit D-M Airmen

    As part of the their Winter Caravan 2007 Tour, the unofficial Triple-A National Champion Tucson Sidewinders baseball club visited the base Feb. 7 to show their support for D-M Airmen and to thank them for their service. Sidewinders General Manager Rick Parr said it was an eye-opening experience for

  • Ground crew keeps EC-130H flying

    The EC-130H is a sophisticated aircraft. A modified C-130, its cargo section is packed with state-of-the-art electronic equipment used for communication and radar jamming. With this unique aircraft comes a need for special maintainers dedicate their efforts to keeping it to the air to fight the

  • Bulldogs donate flight suits to ROTC cadets

    Volunteers from the 354th Fighter Squadron recently found a new way to help the University of Arizona Air Force ROTC cadets. On Feb. 2, they donated some lightly-used flight suits. The "Bulldogs" routinely help the local cadets, sometimes volunteering as speakers or guiding tours around

  • AAHC event features 'soul food,' music

    Airmen and their families here experienced African-American culture through food, dance and music during the "Tastes and Tones" heritage event Wednesday at the Hope Chapel Annex. "We came up with the name 'Tastes and Tones' for the event because taste reflects the soul of the African-American

  • SARC always available for sexual assault victims

    The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, located in the 355th Wing Headquarters building, offers round-the-clock support to victims of sexual abuse and assault -regardless of gender. Studies show that one in three women will be a victim of sexual abuse in her lifetime. However, it is also important

  • Airmen invite CoRC into Super Bowl fun

    More than 100 Airmen crowded into the community center to watch the pinnacle of the professional football season - the Super Bowl. The community center was reminiscent of the average football fanatic scene - burritos, nachos, hot wings, deli trays, memorabilia and jerseys. Though, purposefully

  • SOUTHCOM holds annual commanders' conference

    More than 50 senior leaders from U.S. Southern Command, along with their spouses, took part in a Component Commander's Conference here Tuesday. The U.S. Southern Command's Component Commanders Conference, held quarterly, provides the Commander, Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. Southern Command, a forum

  • 41st ECS spouses recognized for contribution to squadron mission

    More than 60 spouses of servicemembers from the component squadrons of the 55th Electronic Combat Group joined together at the workplace of their counterparts to see first-hand the daily undertakings of their loved ones. The spouses were divided into four groups that participated in safety and

  • DM-50 tours rescue squadrons, flies new paths over Tucson

    Both the 55th and 305th Rescue Squadrons hosted DM-50 members for an aerial tour of Tucson Jan. 31. The DM-50 is a group of local business members who actively advocate Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and its positive impacts on Tucson's economy. Better understanding of the mission, safety, and noise