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August
Thrifty Shopping at
D-M
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel Bell, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shops Aug. 22, 2018, at the Davis-Monthan Base Thrift Shop. The shop offers anyone with base access a variety of new and gently-used items at low costs.
Couple provides support for foster animals
Airman Frankie Moore
A legacy of valor: D-M Airmen receive prestigious award
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stacy Hawkins, Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, stands with the Com- mand Civilian Award recipients during a presentation at Davis- Monthan AFB, Aug. 29, 2018. Chris Sanchez, left, Josh Grey, middle, and Todd Putnam, right, were recognized for their distinguished performance while demonstrating outstanding courage.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Hale, 563rd Operations Support Squadron officer in charge of plans and scheduling, and his wife Dr. Kristen Hale, veterinarian, play fetch with their rescue pets Aug. 21, 2018, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The Hales fostered roughly 20 sheltered animals from 2015 to 2018 in order to help them find new homes.
Airman 1st Class Giovanni Sims
Airman 1st Class Kristine Legate
September
NATO E-3A retires at 309
AMARG
A NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force E-3A taxis down the flightline Sept. 11, 2018, at Davis- Monthan Air Force Base. This AWACS aircraft is the third to retire from the NATO AEW&C Force at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group. Its mission was to perform all surveillance and battle management tasks ordered by the NATO AEW&C Force Com- mander on behalf of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
A-10 Pilot reaches 5,000 flight hours milestone
355th MDOS hosts first annual Suicide Prevention Week
Desert Lightning Team members run Sept. 14, 2018, during a wingman run/walk in support of the 355th Medical Operations Squadron’s first annual Suicide Prevention Week at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The 355th MDOS used the wingman walk/ run to link physical wellbeing with strong mental health and resiliency.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robin Sandifer, 47th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II instructor pilot, poses with the 5,000 flight hours milestone patch in front of an A-10 Sept. 21, 2018, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Sandifer reached this milestone after flying the A-10 for the last 29 years.
Airman 1st Class Kristine Legate
Airman Frankie Moore
Senior Airman Mya Crosby