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  • D-M, Tucson wrap up Vigilant Shield 07

    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE - The exercise Vigilant Shield 07, which emphasized the synchronized response of local and national agencies to a major accident with nuclear implications, ended here today. More than 430 service members and civilians from the Department of Homeland Security, Defense

  • D-M plays key role in homeland defense exercise

    A simulated catastrophe descended on Davis-Monthan Monday, as the Desert Lightning Team tested its ability to deal with a major accident with nuclear implications. Exercise Vigilant Shield 07, a national-level scenario kicking off at D-M, connects the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security,

  • Next generation A-10: C-model rolls out at D-M

    Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. - The A-10C made its official roll-out debut at Davis-Monthan Wednesday revealing its transformation from the A-10 and its enhanced capabilities under the Precision Engagement program. The Precision Engagement program will offer the A-10 the most significant

  • Saluting our Veterans: Arizona hero Arthur J. Benko

    I am thankful for the thousands of good men and women, across the many generations since 1776, who answered the clarion call to defend the United States of America in battle. On this Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2006, we honor those who risked all to serve their country. The Declaration of Independence,

  • 162nd Fighter Wing completes successful deployment at D-M

    The Air National Guard's 162nd Fighter Wing will return to Tucson International Airport today after a successful deployment at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The 162nd FW has operated 38 F-16s out of D-M since Sept. 15 while the main runway at TIA was being re-surfaced. "We appreciate the support of

  • 2006 Weapons and Tactics Conference Held at D-M

    The 2006 Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve Command Weapons and Tactics Conference titled "Advancing the Fight - Technology and Tactics," was held at Davis-Monthan Oct. 16 through 19. More than 800 personnel representing Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and the Air Force active-duty total

  • D-M 50 hosts picnic for Desert Lightning Team

    Food, fun, laughter and friends. That is what the D-M 50 Picnic was all about Saturday at Bama Park. "The most important ingredients to any good time are the people," said Staff Sgt. Ivan Jasper, 355th Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector and volunteer for the event. The event was a success

  • TUSD to open middle school at Davis-Monthan

    Tucson Unified School District plans to re-open Lowell Smith School. The district discussed the plans during a town hall meeting Oct. 10. Bobbe Woods, the principal for Blenman Elementary School and special projects officer for Smith, chaired the meeting and said TUSD's goal is to have a middle

  • D-M Airmen advocate for youth detenion facilitiy mentoring

    Several Airmen at Davis-Monthan have found a way to make a difference outside the gate - by going inside the Pima County Juvenile Detention Facility. The Airmen have been taking part in the facility's Community Mentoring Program. The program is making a difference for the kids and mentors alike,