Southwest Regional Alpha Warrior Competition 2018

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Sitko and Senior Airman Kiah Wilson, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s top male and female Alpha Warrior competitors, will participate in the Alpha Warrior Southwest Regional Competition at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2018.The Alpha Warrior competition is an Air

563rd RQG realigns to the 355th FW

The 563rd Rescue Group, a geographically-separated unit out of Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, was realigned from the 23rd Wing to Davis-Monthan AFB’s 355th Fighter Wing Oct. 1, 2018.The realignment brought all rescue squadrons and maintenance units that fall under the 563rd RQG, to include other

Inside the mission: food service's unique purpose

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – The 355th Force Support Squadron provides service to over 40,000 Airmen, civilians, contractors, retirees and dependents on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., through various facilities. The Desert Inn Dining Facility may be small in numbers, but hold a key

A day in the life of an honor guardsmen

'PJ Rodeo' Tests for the 'Best PJ'

SAN ANTONIO — More than 400 current and former pararescuemen, or PJs, and spectators gathered Sept. 17 to 21 for the 10th biennial PJ Rodeo, a chance for active-duty, Reserve and retired PJs to gather and compete in two-man teams for the title of “Best PJ,” here. “It’s a competition that everyone

355th MDOS hosts first annual Suicide Prevention Week

The 355th Medical Operations Squadron held its first annual Suicide Prevention Week at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 10 – 14.To help promote National Suicide Prevention Week, the 355th MDOS held various events throughout D-M that promoted wingmanship and mental health awareness. These

AF spouses learn valuable resiliency skills

For the first time, spouses at D-M attended a specialized resiliency class that taught them skills to cope with a sometimes difficult military life. The day-long course focused on a variety of resiliency exercises; including a workshop and group activities.

A legacy of valor: D-M Airmen receive prestigious award

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stacy Hawkins, Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander, Hill AFB, Utah, presented members of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Group with the Command Civilian Award for Valor and other various awards Aug. 29, 2018.“This was an unexpected act of heroism,” Hawkins

Couple provides support for foster animals

Whether they are kept for a few weeks or a lifetime, sheltered animals around the nation rely on dedicated and caring individuals that can help them find a home.To ensure these animals receive the support they need, U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Hale, 563rd Operations Support Squadron officer in

Thrifty Shopping at D-M

With racks full of clothes and shelves stocked with household essentials, the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Thrift Shop provides the base populace with a unique shopping experience.