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  • Reservist in the Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Joshua Castorela

    Ever since Staff Sgt. Joshua Castorela went on his first ride-along with a family friend, he knew that he wanted a career in law enforcement. Castorela applied for several police departments but was told that he didn’t have any background or experience in law enforcement; so, he enlisted in the Air

  • Reserve defenders deploy to Dominican Republic

    Five U.S. Air Force Reserve defenders are heading out from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., to the Dominican Republic next week, in support of a Operation New Horizons, a 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) humanitarian mission to build churches and schools.Their role as part of a 13-person team there is

  • FORMER 12 AF/CCC CHARGED

    On 30 March 2017, the 355th Fighter Wing commander preferred charges against Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. Barraza, previously assigned as the 12th Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant. The charges are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Air Force Office of Special

  • D-M EOD engages in joint-training exercise

    Personnel from the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight participated in the 2017 Raven's Challenge XI Interoperability Exercise at Pinal Airpark in Marana, Ariz., March 19-24.The main focus of the exercise was to utilize interagency tactics to counteract improvised

  • A-10 West Heritage Flight Team returns to the skies

    The A-10 West Heritage Flight Team performed at its first air show after nearly five years of inactivation March 25-26.The demo team out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., kicked off its resurgence at the Los Angeles County Air Show in Lancaster, Calif., by flying in formation with the World

  • Rock Solid Warrior: Airman 1st Class Justin Skinner

    SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Airman 1st Class Justin Skinner, a 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist. Skinner is deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight

  • Rescue group hosts strategic alignment event

    Leadership and key personnel from the 920th Rescue Wing gathered to discuss the wing’s mission, vision, priorities and more during a strategic alignment event here March 7-8.Colonel Kurt Matthews, 920th Rescue Wing commander, brought together leaders within the wing including the vice wing

  • D-M Airman wins MAJCOM-level award

    From the moment an individual raises their right hand and repeats the Oath of Enlistment, they become an ambassador for the U.S. armed forces. In order to be an effective ambassador for the Air Force, Airmen must exemplify the Whole Airman Concept. This concept details the expectations for an Airman

  • 55th RQS: These things we do, that others may live

    (This story is part of the “55th RQS series” which highlights the different AFSCs associated with the unit.) Combat search and rescue plays a major role in the mission set of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The 55th Rescue Squadron focuses on training and executing CSAR missions by employing the