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Open house in review

Airman 1st Class Ashley N. Steffen

355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The Thunder and

Lightning over Arizona Open House was held here, March 12-13.

The free event gave the community a chance to view aerial dem-

onstrations and more than 40 static displays of current and historic

aircraft, while having the opportunity to learn about the Air Force

and interact with D-M’s Airmen.

“It was an absolute honor to showcase the Davis-Monthan mis-

sion to our neighbors in the Tucson community and throughout

southern Arizona,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Dale Stark, Open House

director. “I was incredibly pleased with the sheer number of Tucso-

nans that came out to meet the Airmen of Davis-Monthan and learn

about what they do to keep the nation safe.”

D-M’s Open House event was an Air Force way of saying “thank

you” to the local community for its support throughout the years.

“Everything went better than I could have expected,” Stark said.

“The community response was fantastic, the weather was perfect,

and the flying was truly world class!” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Ashley N. Steffen) NEWS
Areal demonstrations included the Thunderbirds from the U.S.
Spectators cheered during the U.S. Marine Corps AV-8 Harrier demonstration during
Air Force Demonstration Squadron, a Combat Search and Rescue Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,
demonstration from D-M, the Wings of Blue skydiving team, Jackie Ariz., March 12, 2016. The Open House was an opportunity for D-M Airmen to show

B, and many others. their appreciation to the local community for their support to the base.

355th Medical Group volunteer importance

355th Medical Group tive we give our Airmen and their gain. They are priceless and self- cal Team.
families the best patient care out less individuals who by nature If you are interested in be-
Davis-Monthan Air Force there. Our volunteers are a huge are good people. We thank all
Base, Ariz. -- The Volunteer Pro- part in our success in achieving our volunteers for the selfless coming part of our team please
gram at the 355th Medical Group this. Our typical volunteer comes services and kindness they give contact Mrs. Julia Honeycutt,
began in 2003, with one volunteer. in one day a week for either a every day. 355th Medical Group volunteer
We currently have over 35 active morning or afternoon shift of coordinator, at 520-228-2616
volunteers who assist throughout four hours. Our volunteers have Since the Volunteer Program to start the process. Volunteers
the facility. They are specifically provided 8,578 hours, saving the began we have had a total of 305 are require to have base access,
trained in the areas they work in Air Force more than $100,970 in volunteers who have supported be in good physical and mental
including, patient safety practices hourly wages in 2015. our mission to our patients and health, able to communicate well
and assisting with medical emer- their families. Many have been in English, provide updated im-
gencies, if needed. Our current volunteers are with us since the beginning. If munizations record, attend a 45
dedicated to our patients and you’re interested in using your minute education and training
We are always in need for the men and women who serve skills and sharing your experi- review and a 15 minute Health
more volunteers for our Davis- at D-M AFB. They serve our lo- ences, interests and knowledge, Insurance Portability and Ac-
Monthan Exchange pharmacy cal community with no financial become part of the 355th Medi- countability Act briefing.
and clinic pharmacy. It is impera-

COMACC visits D-M

355th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Steve
McDonald, Air Combat Command command
chief, speaks to Desert Lightning Team Airmen
during breakfast at the Desert Inn Dining fa-
cility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.,
March 4, 2016. McDonald is the enlisted ad-
visor to the commander and staff for the en-
listed force stationed at 34 wings, 19 bases and
at more than 70 operating locations around
the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
Class Mya M. Crosby