Twenty-five years later: 9/11 at Davis-Monthan for the Kuzus

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, my dad, Timur Kuzu, woke up in his apartment in Tucson, Arizona, unaware that the world was about to change forever. He was enrolled in Airman Leadership School at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, focused on starting the first week of classes, when the news hit.

Combat Leader Course Cave Training

U.S> Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron perform a cave rescue during an exercise at a local cave, Arizona, August 20, 2026. The Pararescuemen participated in the Combat Leader Course, an intensive training event designed to teach Pararescuemen advanced rescue and leadership

Secure our Skies: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a No Drone Zone

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Unauthorized drone operations on or around the installation are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the installation commander.

Davis-Monthan Mission Movers Vol. 1

For Airman 1st Class Jonathan Carbajal, 55th Rescue Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief (ADCC), every workday begins with roll call and ends with the satisfaction of knowing the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters he works on are ready to save lives.

Davis-Monthan, Tucson partners strengthen readiness through shared resources

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and local partners are finding new ways to share resources, programs, facilities and expertise, strengthening the community while building a more ready force.

From Davis-Monthan to the Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mckayla Russell, 355th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight commander at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, was selected to join the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” as Thunderbird No. 10, executive officer. Russell, originally from Martinsville,

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.