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Sun helps power 900 houses at Davis-Monthan
The largest solar neighborhood in the continental U.S. will be on an Air Force base in Arizona's Sonora Desert, where the sun shines 350 days a year.
Life stories : War hero, ASDB teacher eloquently inspired disabled students
By Kimberly Matas arizona daily star Published: 11.13.2009 Sebastian "Tony" Maraschiello wasn't one to let an opportunity pass.
Send this Headwaters page to a friend or colleague: Solar installation at Arizona air base one of nation's largest Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona will host one of the nation's largest solar-power installations, with work under way on a project that will eventually produce enough electricity to power 900 homes on the military base.
TSO, Albert-George Schram in 'Patriotic Pops'
Albert-George Schram recruited the TSO Chorus and the color guard from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for the "Patriotic Pops" show.
A group of Arizona national guard soldiers are all accounted for at Fort Hood after a shooter killed 12 people and wounded 31 others.
When you reach Air Force Maj. Paul Brown on his cellphone, you get this message: "I'm either flyin' or sleepin,' so leave a message." On this particular occasion, he had been flying.
Court-martial opens for senior airman
Air Force personnel "scattered like cockroaches" when deputies were called to a rowdy house party on Tucson's south side that left one airman dead and another accused of his murder, a military jury heard Tuesday.
Utilities must accelerate switch to solar energy
We don't want to rain on anyone's solar parade, but news this week of a large green-energy facility being built on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base shouldn't lull anyone into thinking that all is well on the local energy scene.
Study to assess impact of D-M program that hosts out-of-state and foreign jets
An Air National Guard program that brings foreign and out-of-state fighter jets to Tucson for combat training will be under a microscope in coming months as consultants review its impact on city neighborhoods.
Minot wing commander fired, Air Force says
Col. Joel Westa, a former Barksdale officer who recently was named to command the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., was fired today by 8th Air Force commander Maj.
Solar community to be one of largest in US
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is poised to become a power player in the world of green energy.
Arizona Air Force Base Community to Rely 75% on Solar
The Soaring Heights Community at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will become the largest solar-powered community in the continental U.S., upon completion, according to a press release .
Battlefield Airmen considered a weapon system
Air Guard battlefield Airmen try out new equipment at the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command Test Center, Ariz., in May 2009.
I was recently asked by a dear friend to create and facilitate a 2-day, team-building retreat for the 17-person chaplain staff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona.
D-M sergeant gets 5 years for abusing 2 girls
A technical sergeant assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base was sentenced to five years in prison and 15 years of intensive probation Monday for sexually abusing and sexually exploiting two girls, ages 10 and 13.
Face of Defense: Airman Prepares for New Challenges
CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C., Oct. 19, 2009 - Though she's personally paid a high price, Air Force Master Sgt.
Local grad gets flight award for role in daring B-1 mission
Air Force Capt. Kaylene Giri doesn't much feel like celebrating after winning a coveted aviation award.
Continuing to 'pay it forward:' First sergeant-to-be ready for new challenges
Gen. Duncan McNabb, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, signs Master Sgt. Lisa Peele's reenlistment papers after officiating her reenlistment during her first C-17 Globemaster III flight.
Arizona officials mount campaign to promote air base
State and local officials on Wednesday launched a campaign to promote Luke Air Force Base as a training site for the next-generation F-35 fighter, with Gov.
Eighth Air Force sheds non-nuclear components
The Eighth Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base has trimmed down in anticipation of shifting to the new Air Force Global Strike Command in February.
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