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  • Arming up the Gatling gun

    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits in a 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron hangar at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2019. The 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun is the primary weapon of the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)

  • Combat Kings to the refuel

    From airdrop and combat search and rescue capabilities to performing helicopter air-to-air refueling, HC-130J Combat King IIs are essential assets for a variety of operations.A Combat King assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, trained with HH-60G Pave Hawks

  • Mental Health clinic here to help

    The brain is the engine of the body and like an engine, it requires maintenance from time to time.The 355th Medical Group Mental Health clinic’s mission is building human capital by supporting the human weapons system and ensuring optimal mental health for a fit and ready force.“The benefit of

  • HPO, DTC: partnering for resiliency

    The transition from a deployed environment to home station can be a shock to many. The Human Performance Optimization program at the 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, is working towards getting ahead of potential stressors that Airmen of the 48th RQS may experience as a

  • Quest to inspire readiness

    Recently, the Air Force Chief of Chaplains visited some of our deployed Airmen in an undisclosed location. I happened to be one of those Airmen.The distinguished visitor came to encourage and motivate us. He was there to give us the spiritual and moral support we earnestly needed to succeed in our

  • Depression, the opportunity for reconnection

    As a Psychologist, I am frequently asked by my patients about the seriousness of their condition: “What does this mean? Am I crazy to be feeling this way? Do I have mental issues?”Medical terminology is sometimes applied to a pop culture definition that usually leaves one feeling lost and confused

  • Keeping water, fuel ready at all times

    To have it readily available, the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance shop at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, maintains, repairs and inspects structures ranging from water wells to sewer systems every single day of the year.

  • Honoring the fallen

    When a member of the U.S. Air Force passes, there isn’t much that can be done to replace the hole left by the Airman’s presence. Most families not only lay to rest a fallen loved one, but also lose their direct connection to the U.S. Air Force.The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard consists of