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D-M named major economic driving force in Arizona
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is the third-largest employer in Tucson and one of six military installations responsible for blossoming the local economy, according to a report published by the Arizona Governor’s Office Nov. 15.
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11/17
2017
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AF, Apple building maintenance efficiency
Most people hear the words Apple and think either a fruit or an electronic device, but for the 924th Fighter Group it means efficiency. The “Termites” were chosen by the Air Force Reserve Command to be the test unit to work directly with Apple in the development of an Integrated Maintenance Database System application. This application will increase productivity for the Airmen who work on the flightline.
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11/14
2017
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The 355th Fighter Wing: 75 years of history
The legacy and heritage of the 355th Fighter Wing began Nov. 12, 1942, when it was activated as the 355th Fighter Group in Orlando Army Air Base, Florida. The 355th FG became fully operational on Sept. 9, 1943 at Steeple Morden, England. By war's end the 355th FG had destroyed 865 enemy aircraft and logged more than 17,000 sorties in P-47Thunderbolt and P-51Mustang aircraft. The unit was inactivated Nov. 20, 1946.
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11/08
2017
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Angel Thunder: Augmenting CSAR Readiness via Evolution
Exercise ANGEL THUNDER, a personnel recovery exercise focusing on Combat Search and Rescue, began operations out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 4.
The 2-week-long exercise will join personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as personnel from Canada, France, Italy, and Poland to conduct training to prepare to support survivors, referred to as isolated personnel, in a deployed environment.
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11/06
2017
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ALS names schoolhouse after devoted chief
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base's Airman Leadership School held a naming ceremony as a tribute to Chief Master Sgt. Carl E. Beck, here Nov. 3.
Beck spent countless hours mentoring Airmen and impacted lives across a spectrum which few will match.
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11/03
2017
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355th CES conducts live fire training
A U.S. Air Force firefighter from the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron puts out a fire in a burn room during fire training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2017. In addition to protecting installation assets, Air Force firefighters collaborate with and host training for local fire departments. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by
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10/20
2017
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309th AMARG sends off final regenerated C-27J
A C-27J Spartan prepares to depart from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Oct. 19, 2017. This aircraft was the last of 13 C-27Js which were regenerated from the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at D-M and given to the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frankie D. Moore)
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10/19
2017
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HAF weather director visits 25th OWS, forecasts future for 1W0X1s
Ralph Stoffler, Headquarters Air Force director of weather, visited the 25th Operational Weather Squadron here Oct. 13.
Mr. Stoffler’s visit included meeting the squadron’s key leadership, receiving mission briefings and interacting with Airmen at all levels.
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10/16
2017
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Wing leadership joins FSS in unit immersion
The 355th Fighter Wing’s top leadership participated in a unit immersion with the 355th Force Support Squadron here today.
Col. Scott Campbell, 355th FW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shanece Johnson, 355th FW command chief, have made visits similar to todays to five other D-M squadrons. They plan on going to more in the future to better relate to the Airmen they lead.
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10/13
2017
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Breaking the stigma: Herschel Walker spotlights mental fitness to D-M Airmen
Herschel Walker, former NFL running back and Patriot Support Program spokesman, shared his experiences about leadership and mental illness with Airmen and civilians at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 4.
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10/10
2017
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