Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Airmen and Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits pose for a group photo during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. Hosted by local recruiters, the event offered participants a firsthand look at the missions and people that support the 355th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashlynn Lutz, 355th Security Forces Squadron Logistics and Resources flight officer in charge, mentors an Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruit during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. One-on-one discussions allowed recruits to ask questions about military service, career development and life in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcus Dimayuga, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron airman dormitory superintendent, briefs Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. Information on dormitory living, installation resources and quality-of-life programs helped prepare recruits for the transition to active-duty service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Airmen and Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits pose for a group photo during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. The visit connected future Airmen with mentors and operational units before they depart for Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zachary Smith, 55th Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, briefs recruits in the Air Force Delayed Entry Program during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. The aircraft supports combat search and rescue missions by recovering isolated personnel in contested and austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, is displayed on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. Recruits and their families had the opportunity to learn about the aircraft and its role in supporting personnel recovery and combat search and rescue missions worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zachary Smith, 55th Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, briefs recruits in the Air Force Delayed Entry Program during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. His briefing provided recruits with an overview of the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter mission and the role special missions aviators play in personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, welcomes recruits during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. During the visit, the 355th Wing command team briefed recruits on the installation's mission and the diverse capabilities Davis-Monthan contributes in support of the Air Force and joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits tour Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Published Aug. 13, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

U.S. Airmen and Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits pose for a group photo during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 7, 2026. Hosted by local recruiters, the event offered participants a firsthand look at the missions and people that support the 355th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)