Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 2012 - Keep Trees

SAFETY
The Wing Safety Office is responsible for oversight
of all unit safety programs. The individual units are
responsible for maintaining safe working and living
conditions for the base. The Wing Safety Office has three
major divisions: Ground, Flight and Weapons.
Ground safety inspects work areas and recreational
facilities for hazards and recommends corrective action. It
also conducts safety training classes. Flight safety monitors
the flying operations of the wing’s six flying squadrons,
oversees all investigations of aircraft mishaps within the
wing’s area of responsibility and directs the wing’s flight
mishap prevention programs. Weapons safety inspects
work areas for hazards and compliance with instructions.
They are responsible for all weapons site plans.
EDUCATION SERVICES
The Education Services Center, located in Building
2441, the Kennedy Professional Development Center
(PDC). Air Force members and families are provided
assistance with both on- and off-base educational
opportunities. Programs available to the active-duty
military population are: Tuition Assistance, Air Force
Commissioning, Air Force Educational Leave of Absence,
the Community College of the Air Force, Educational
advisement and testing. The PDC contains three
testing centers: Education Testing in Room 139/Military
Testing in Room 155 and a National Testing Center in
Room 141. The Base Library is also located in the PDC.
Pima Community College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University, Park University and Troy University all offer
on-base evening and weekend courses required to
complete undergraduate and graduate degrees. For more
information or appointments please call 228-4813.
ON-BASE SCHOOLS
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Pima Community College is a two-year college
serving the greater Tucson metropolitan area at six
locations throughout Pima County, as well as multiple
learning and education centers that deliver specialized
training programs.
Pima's Davis-Monthan Education Center (DMEC) offers
quality academic instruction leading to a two-year Liberal
Arts degree, or an Associate of Science or Associate of
Business Administration degree for transfer to an Arizona
state university. Classes are, primarily, 8-week sessions
and are offered during the evenings or on the weekends
to provide flexibility and convenience. DMEC is located
in Bldg. 2441 in the Kennedy Professional Development
Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to
5 pm, and closed from 1 pm to 2 pm. Students can take
assessment exams, receive admissions and registration
advising, financial aid services, GI Bill and Federal Financial
Aid (FAFSA) information, and sign up for CLEP and DSST
testing. For more information, please call (520) 206-4866
or visit www.pima.edu.
PARK UNIVERSITY
Our campus in Tucson, Arizona , is a part of the Park
University, School for Extended Learning. We understand
what a challenge it is to work full-time, juggle family
responsibilities and attend class. That’s why we offer a
variety of quality education opportunities in accelerated
formats that are designed to meet student’s needs. We
serve not only the military members and their dependents
who are assigned to our Air Force Base, but also welcome
all civilians in the local communities. You’ll find Park’s
tuition rates to be especially competitive, considering
Park’s academic excellence and full accreditation. Our
accelerated semester scheduling allows you to complete
your degree fast. Generous financial aid is also available.
Our Davis-Monthan Campus offers 3 Associates and 18
Bachelor’s degrees.
We're available to answer questions about transferring
credits, degree requirements, financial aid, earning credit
for military or work experience, and more. For more
information visit our website www.park.edu/davi,
phone (520) 748-8266 or e-mail: davi@park.edu.
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL
UNIVERSITY - Davis-Monthan Campus
At Embry-Riddle Worldwide, we remove the
obstacles. Experience a premier education with
compelling benefits designed to accommodate your
demanding life, including:
• More than 150 locations worldwide.
• Courses taught by experts with real-world
experience who are leaders in their fields.
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