563d RQG Airmen receive medals

Nine Airmen from the 563d Rescue Group were awarded medals during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022.The medals were awarded to these Airmen for their heroic actions during their respective missions while deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Cookies for Desert Lightning Team dorm residents

Desert Lightning Team dorm residents receive boxes of donated cookies for the holidays as part of the Cookie Crunch event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2022.

Local motorcycle club hosts toy parade for military families

The Sun Riders Motorcycle Club coordinated with the Military Family and Readiness Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and held its 41st Annual Toy Parade to benefit families with deployed military members at Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2022. Over 100 motorcyclists from various local clubs

Innovation, keeping things cool

The 355th Innovation Office, known as Lightning Spark, held a proof-of-concept presentation at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2022.The main focus of the presentation was testing a cooling vest prototype designed to keep Airmen cool while working in high temperatures for extended

Winterfest: Desert Lightning Team celebrates the holidays

Members of the Desert Lighting Team and their families celebrated the holidays during Winterfest at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2022. Winterfest, hosted by the 355th Force Support Squadron and the 355th Wing Chapel, provided a variety of holiday activities including arts and crafts

357th 'Dragons' learn to fly

The 357th Fighter Squadron, the ‘Dragons’, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, is the only active-duty training squadron for the A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots.

Ready, aim, fire!

Barry M. Goldwater Range in southern Arizona has contributed to our nation’s defense since WWII and is commonly referred to as a national treasure.

Chapel Turkey Handout

Bushwhacker 22-07: Deploy, sustain, employ, recover

Over 300 Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base participated in an Agile Combat Employment training exercise, Bushwhacker 22-07. This operational training was a part of the Lead Wing certification process and allowed DM to prepare for the final certification exercise, which is projected to take

55th RGS vs U of A Softball Team

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron hosted a community event with the University of Arizona Softball Team at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 18, 2022. The 55th RGS's honorary commander is Mike Candrea, the long-time coach of the U of A softball team. The