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

563rd RQG Airmen provide lifesaving rescue

Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group, 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, saved a Filipino national suffering from a ruptured appendix and sepsis onboard a cruise ship off of the California Pacific Coast, Nov. 15, 2022.

Desert medics receive advanced DECON training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 355th Medical Group prepare a decontamination tent for a mock patient at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2022. The 20 participants of this iteration of training are now certified in the U.S. Air Force Inplace Patient DECON Class and Hazardous

U.S. Army aids in Bushwhacker 22-07

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook and its aircrew aided in Bushwhacker 22-07 by making multiple trips a day delivering Airmen and equipment to the various simulated contingency locations during the exercise.