Col. Porter Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, and aircrew assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Wing approach an OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. The knowledge and experience gained during the familiarization flight ensures Porter can effectively support the 492nd SOW in his role as deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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Col. Porter Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, meets with Airmen assigned to the 355th Medical Group during an immersion tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 15, 2026. The visit provided Porter with a firsthand look at how the medical group delivers health care and medical support to Airmen across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Col. Porter Immersion Tour

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Wing explains the mission of the OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft to Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, prior to a familiarization flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. The Skyraider II will provide special operations forces the ability to tailor effects to support the joint force delivering close air support, precision strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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Col. Porter Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, closes the door of an OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. Porter participated in a familiarization flight to gain a better understanding of the OA-1K’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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US. Air Force Staff Sgt. Camille Granados, 355th Health Care Operations Squadron chemistry noncommissioned officer in charge, briefs Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, in the medical laboratory during an immersion tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 15, 2026. The laboratory supports warfighter readiness by providing diagnostic testing and medical laboratory services for Airmen and other Department of War beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Col. Porter Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, looks through a microscope during an immersion tour of the 355th Medical Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 15, 2026. The tour provided Porter with a firsthand look at the medical group's capabilities and how it supports the health and readiness of Airmen across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Col. Porter Immersion Tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, tours the 355th Wing Staff Agencies during an immersion tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 15, 2026. The tour gave Porter an opportunity to observe the agencies' missions and learn how they support the wing's daily operations and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jhade Herrera)

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Col. Porter Immersion Tour

Published July 16, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Porter, 355th Wing deputy commander, and aircrew assigned to the 492nd Special Operations Wing approach an OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 14, 2026. The knowledge and experience gained during the familiarization flight ensures Porter can effectively support the 492nd SOW in his role as deputy commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)