June 17, 2021 CE Starts Summer Energy Campaign Davis-Monthan spent almost $9 million on utilities in fiscal year 2020, and much of that can be attributed to electrical usage during the summer months. In fact, Davis-Monthan spends 60% more on electricity during this period more than any other season. It takes a lot of energy to keep cool in
June 16, 2021 Meeting the Warthog family Honorary Commanders from the 944th FW learned about the Air Force’s only aircraft specifically designed for close air support to protect combat troops on the ground, the 924th Fighter Group’s A-10 Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
June 15, 2021 OC-135B Retirement The final retired OC-135B Open Skies aircraft from the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base arrived at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 9, 2021.
June 14, 2021 309th AMARG welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Col. Neil O. Aurelio took command of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group during a change of command ceremony on Jun. 11, 2021.
June 14, 2021 Bushwhacker and Mobility Guardian sharpen Dynamic Wing Airmen from the 355th Wing executed exercise Bushwhacker 21-2, as well as participated in exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, at locations across the country, May 17 - 25, 2021.
June 14, 2021 Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal Property Activity Headquarters, “Department of Defense demand this peak season has greatly exceeded commercial industry capabilities, largely due to resource constraints associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Per industry, this
June 11, 2021 Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
June 9, 2021 Task Force-Southeast wraps up COVID-19 support with more than one million vaccinations On May 27, 2021, 15th AF wrapped up their support to the whole-of-government COVID-19 vaccination response after administering more than 1.1 million vaccines to communities throughout the southeast.
June 9, 2021 214th Attack Group Makes First Appearance in Red Flag Rescue The 214th Attack Group’s MQ-9 Reapers made their first appearance in the fourth annual Red Flag Rescue at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, May 11, 2021.
June 7, 2021 Nellis hosts first Multi-Capable Airmen event The 99th Air Base Wing (ABW) facilitated Nellis AFB’s first Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) initiative in a weeklong training event for rescue tenant units stationed here.