48th Rescue Squadron, 68th RQS strengthen future Airmen's physical resiliency

Advanced Ready Training-Core course strengthens Airmen for future deployments

Airmen assigned to the 355th Wing participated in the Advanced Ready Training-Core (ART-C) course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 3-7, 2026. The course provided hands-on training designed to strengthen deployment readiness and prepare Airmen for the challenges they may encounter in

DM leaders build resilient force, stronger community

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kelvin Hatcher, 355th Wing command chief, met with leaders from units across DM to discuss the future of the installation and how to build DM Airmen’s resiliency and improve leadership strategies among the attendees.

SNCO Professional Enhancement Seminar

U.S. Air Force master sergeants and master sergeant selects participated in the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Seminar at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 3-5, 2026.

305 RQS HH-60W ACM Phase & Operational Return

The 305th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB recently completed a demanding two-week Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) block, culminating in four days of training with professional adversary air organizations, Aug. 5, 2026.

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct rapid rescue of Navy helicopter crew

On Aug. 10, Airmen from the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assigned to the 355th Wing but geographically located at Nellis Air Force Base, and the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron rapidly generated and deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five U.S. Navy personnel following

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

55th Rescue Generation Squadron inactivation ceremony

U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen present the colors during the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron inactivation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 10, 2026. The 55th RGS generated and sustained safe, rescue-ready airpower to save lives and critical assets anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air

First Term Enlisted Course 2.0

The 355th Wing has expanded its First Term Enlisted Course into a three-week curriculum designed to better prepare new Airmen for the demands of military service while advancing the wing's priority of building combat-credible Airmen.

Airmen bolster deployment readiness through Air Expeditionary Wing Command and Control course

U.S. Airmen sharpened their command and control capabilities during the Air Expeditionary Wing Command and Control Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 20-24, 2026.