CBRN Defense Survival course

U.S. Airmen search for simulated unexploded ordnance and check for chemical traces during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Survival Course training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 19, 2025. The Airmen spent the first half of the course in the classroom learning

2025 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction ceremony

The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of Airmen promoted to the rank of master sergeant and celebrated their transition into the senior enlisted tier.

SEAC #3 delivers insight to encourage purpose-driven leadership for the Desert Lightning Team

Retired SEAC #3 John W. Troxell shared lessons on vision, purpose and positivity during a professional development event hosted by Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1261. Troxell aimed to empower Airmen to lead with clarity, handle hard conversations effectively and leave as better leaders.

563rd Rescue Group optimizes agile combat employment during exercise Resolute Force Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 563rd Rescue Group had the unique opportunity to execute dispersed operations and generate airpower across a long-range maritime environment during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), the Air Force’s largest contingency response exercise in the Pacific, in

Senior Noncommissioned Officer Professional Education Seminar

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, listens to a question from a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Seminar attendee at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2025. The SNCO PES takes the skills learned in the NCO Academy and elevates them for

German Armed Forces Schützenschnur Event

U.S. Air Force Airmen’s targets are graded by German Armed Forces service members during the German Armed Forces Schützenschnur event at Gila Bend, Arizona, August 8, 2025. Airmen were awarded with German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency in either bronze, silver or gold depending on their

Highlighting 355th CES HVAC

The 355th Civil Engineering Squadron Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning shop poses for a group photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, August 13, 2025. The HVAC team stood in front of a facility known as “The Beast” which powers over a quarter of the air conditioning throughout

Department Level Exercise Series, Bamboo Eagle 25-3, Red Flag-Rescue 25-3

Air Force, Army execute inaugural Exercise Desert Dragon showcasing readiness and lethality

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army personnel participated in a joint exercise in Pearce, Arizona, July 21 - Aug. 8, 2025.

48th Rescue Squadron Memorial Workout

U.S. Air Force Colonel Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sergeant Kelvin Hatcher, 355th Wing command chief, prepare for a memorial workout at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, August 6, 2025. The memorial workout was in memory of Tech. Sgt John Brown, Tech. Sgt Daniel Zerbe and