Summer Weather Hazards

Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. But don’t let the sunny days and warm nights fool you. Summer also holds significant weather hazards

MWD: the beast defender

U.S. Air Force 355th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handlers are responsible for caring and training all assigned MWDs to protect and defend military installations by detecting potential explosive ordinances and illegal substances. MWDs are also trained to respond upon command to

PJ Completes USMC Winter Mountain Leaders Course

A pararescueman from DM’s own Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit, 68th Rescue Squadron, completed the U.S. Marine Corps’ Winter Mountain Leaders Course that is designed to train U.S. and allied ground forces in winter mountain maneuvering and warfare tactics at the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain

Walk the Dragon’s halls

Memorial Day is a time to commemorate the American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this great nation. Their bravery is something to never forget.

AAPI Heritage Month

The Desert Lightning Team celebrated and honored Asian American Pacific Islanders during an event hosted by the People of the Pacific at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022.

A Pilot and his Wingman

2022 National Police Week

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base participated in National Police Week, May 16-20, 2022, to honor and appreciate 355th Wing defenders and law enforcement members, as well as remember and memorialize those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Throughout the week, the 355th Security Forces

Codifying Night One Integration; Coalition Black Flag introduces RAAF E-7, long-range kill-chains solutions, and first-ever mobile C2 element

The 53rd Wing conducted Black Flag 22-1, bringing together four branches of the U.S. military and the Royal Australian Air Force in a first-time coalition test environment to identify enhancements to night-one capabilities, May 9-13, 2022.

Bushwhacker 22-03 sets the standard

During exercise Bushwhacker 22-03, A-Staff was evaluated on techniques and tactics for future Air Combat Command certification as a Lead Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 9-13, 2022.

EX EX EX: Contracting behind the scenes

To qualify as contingency contracting officers, Airmen must first undergo hands-on training to test their knowledge on their day-to-day procedures during catastrophic events.Typically, this annual exercise is laid out for contracting Airmen by higher headquarters, but for this year’s rendition