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D-M’s Fourth of July Celebration

Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier

355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

For July 4, D-M is scheduled to hold a few eve- (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina D. Ponte)
ning events to celebrate the holiday.
Giving life through the Living Donor Program
Shuttles for the fireworks are scheduled to
start running at 5:30 p.m. from Heritage Park, Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski ceive a transplant before the need of dialysis,
the Sonoran Science Academy and Borman El- live donor kidneys last twice as long and have
ementary School. 355th Fighter Wing public affairs an average life of 20 years.

Pre-firework events are slated to begin at 6 p.m. As Airmen, it is our responsibility to help Pending compatibility of the donor and
at Bama Park featuring live music by Five Way each other, as well as our civilian counterparts recipient, and further medical evaluations,
Street Band. Private organizations will also be sell- from day to day. But what if the need was great- the transplant can be scheduled for a mutu-
ing food. Fireworks are planned to begin at 9 p.m. er than something as simple as a ride to work? ally convenient time instead of in the event
What if it was as great as a kidney donation? of an emergency.
Handicap parking is available at Outdoor Rec-
reation and the auto hobby shop parking lot. For Located in Sacramento, Calif., The Univer- Upon successful procedure, the process
those who park there, their cars must have a handi- sity of California Davis Transplant Center’s can free the recipient from dialysis and adds
cap license plate or handicap placard hanging from Living Donor Program provides an avenue years to their life.
their rearview mirror. for people to present live kidney donations for
those awaiting transplant. Whether it’s donating an organ, or simply
Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets, but giving someone a ride to work, if able, we are
do not bring pets, coolers or alcoholic beverages. The process of living donation consists of all expected to help each other in some way or
transplanting a kidney from a healthy individ- another during times of need.
In the event of inclement weather, walk to Out- ual into a person with kidney failure. Donors
door Recreation, base theater or take the bus back can be either family members or friends. For more information about becoming a
to vehicle parking areas. living donor, you can visit UC Davis Trans-
Some of the benefits of live donation as op- plant Center’s website at http://www.ucdmc.
Swan Gate will be open after the fireworks for posed to non-living are that living donation ucdavis.edu/transplant/ or contact them at
outbound traffic only. maximizes the chance for a recipient to re- (916) 734-2111.

In accordance with AFI 32-2001, Fire Protection
Operations and Fire Prevention Program, Davis-
Monthan AFB Supplement, para. 3.4.5.15.2. (Add-
ed-DAVIS MONTHAN) The individual use of fire-
works on DMAFB is prohibited. Fireworks used
during sponsored activities, such as the Fourth of
July celebration, will be set up and discharged by
personnel from a state licensed commercial firm.

In this edition:

Fourth of July event schedule Pg. 2
Enhanced e-learning for cyber Airmen Pg. 3
Chaplains are “Spiritual Doctors” Pg. 4
Fulfill requirements before travel Pg. 5
Military families earn scholarships Pg. 6
Monsoon season blows in Pg. 7
F-15E’s complete training at D-M Pg. 8