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  • 355th CES creates portable water system

    The 355th Civil Engineer Squadron's Water Fuels System Maintenance shop has developed an innovative portable water system for facilities that lose access to a potable water supply.The system was designed and developed by Karl Blair, 355th CES journeyman utility man, when he noticed that the shop's

  • Summary Courts Officer notice for A1C Austin Hall

    Airman 1st Class Austin M. Hall of the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ, passed away on December 7, 2014. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact the Summary Courts Officer, 1st Lt Sarah Furrer, at 520-850-3221, or by

  • New commander takes reins of 12th AF, AFSOUTH

    Lieutenant Gen. Chris Nowland took the reins of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) in a ceremony Dec. 19 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz."I am very humbled to have an opportunity to affect the 12th Air Force community in helping to produce the ready warriors needed to fight the threats faced

  • A-10s train at White Sands Missile Range

    Members of the 354th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., the 74th Fighter Squadron, Moody AFB, Ga., and the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., traveled to White Sands Missile Range for training Dec. 3-4.The mission of the 354th and 74th Fighter Squadrons was to

  • New commander to take reins of 12th AF, AFSOUTH

    Twelfth Air Force and Air Forces Southern will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.Major Gen. Chris Nowland will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and will take the reins of the 12th Air Force (AFSOUTH) from Lt.

  • Identifying, Refining, and Strengthening

    The 355th Fighter Wing practiced their ability to survive and operate under simulated conventional, chemical and biological conditions during an operational readiness exercise, Dec. 9-12."The objective is to identify weaknesses, refine processes, strengthen decision making and force the Airmen to

  • Thunderbolt bounces back after belly landing

    On the evening of Sept. 30, an A-10 stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base was coming back to base for a routine landing after completing a standard sortie. Just when everything seemed to be going as planned, disaster struck! The main landing gear failed to extend, putting the pilot in a tough