News Search

News

  • D-M welcomes 171 new technical sergeants to the ranks

    Congratulations to the following staff sergeants promoted to technical sergeant. Please join Davis-Monthan in congratulating the following members of our team: John F. AcerraLucas R. AdamsRoy G. AdamsGeorge M. AhboahRuffin B. Alford IIAngie AlvarezDavid J. Alvarez Jr.Michael A. AmosBradley H.

  • Sonoran Science Academy selected as 2009 Charter School of the Year

    The Sonoran Science Academy celebrated the completion of its first year with state-wide recognition May 18. The Sonoran Science Academy has been selected as the 2009 Charter School of the Year in Arizona. The school, which opened on Davis-Monthan August 17 2009, prepares students for college by

  • DM-50 introduces new president at Mirage Club

    The DM-50 , a local organization of businesspeople that supports Davis-Monthan Airmen and families, officially introduced its new president June 3 at the Mirage Club. Previous president Glen Kerslake ended his two-year term, and local business owner Tom Murphy took over. Mr. Murphy's support for D-M

  • Commentary - Gut-check on leadership

    The Air Force spends a tremendous amount of time, effort and money on leadership development. We're bombarded with leadership models to study, examples to emulate, and even within the 55th Wing, we have a goal to develop Airmen. This clearly includes bolstering and refining leadership throughout our

  • Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot “Rite of Passage”

    (Editor's note: Curious about what it takes to become an A-10 pilot? Follow along as this series showcases 1st Lt. Daniel Griffin's journey to becoming a fully qualified A-10C attack pilot.)"Everyone says you remember the first time you shoot the gun - how it smells, how it feels and how it sounds,"

  • Hurricane Hunters aircraft, crew visit D-M

    The sky was clear. The sun was shining. Sure, it was a little breezy, but why in the world was a WC-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft landing on Davis-Monthan's runway May 21? "I've been waiting 20 years to see it!" said Lt. Col. Barry Romitti, commander of D-M's 612th Support Squadron. It was he and

  • D-M welcomes 124 new master sergeants to the senior NCO ranks

    Congratulations to the following Technical Sergeants promoted to Master Sergeant. Welcome to the Senior NCO ranks! Please join Davis-Monthan in congratulating the following members of our team: Christopher AdamsYvette AguirreGilbert Anacleto Abel Galderaz LBrian D. BalickiChristo BarvinchakMaurice

  • Arizona boy discovers D-M as May Pilot for a Day

    Nathan Hoffman, an eight-year-old who recently underwent a heart transplant surgery, toured the base May 21 as a participant in the Pilot for a Day program.The Pilot for a Day program gives local children with serious illnesses a special day for themselves and their family to enjoy, focusing on

  • Armed Forces Appreciation Night continues tradition at USA Raceway

    USA Raceway of Tucson hosted the second annual Armed Forces Appreciation Night Saturday May 15 with free attendance for Airmen and families, and a special race for its Air Force neighbors from D-M.May is Armed Forces Appreciation Month which is celebrated with events across the country thanking