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  • 79th RQS Awarded Top Rescue Squadron of 2018

    For the first time in its history, the 79th Rescue Squadron earned the That Others May Live Foundation Rescue Squadron of the Year Award in 2018.This annual award is presented to an active duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve rescue unit that scores the highest in the categories of mission

  • WHYP it into shape

    With their heart pounding, lungs burning, leaden feet and heavy legs, thoughts of wanting to stop cross many runners’ minds. To overcome these thoughts, being surrounded by others that give encouraging words can help. We Have Your Pace is a program comprised of individuals who want to help others

  • One base, one boss: 355th wing strengthens mission competence

    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz., -- After winning the 2018 U.S. Air Force Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence award, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base continued to strengthen its mission competence by officially re-designating as the 355th Wing on Jan. 2, 2019.Davis-Monthan AFB, previously

  • Digital Guardians: Installation Cyber Security

    Due to technology’s exponential growth, access to powerful computers and dynamic software has become increasingly easier for a wide margin of people to obtain.As a result of sensitive information being distributed digitally, cyber attacks have become more prevalent as technology progresses further.

  • 563rd RQG Medevac Mission

    Assets from the 563rd Rescue Group mobilized soon after receiving a call to provide medevac support for a civilian on a tanker approximately 600 miles off the coast of California.

  • Propulsion back shop pushes forward

    The 355th Component Maintenance Squadron TF-34 Propulsion back shop has reached a goal not seen in years.The shop is responsible for maintaining and repairing A-10 Thunderbolt II engines that have sustained damage as well as keep a stock pile of spares. Earlier in 2018 they set a record by producing

  • D-M pilot wins top strafer award at Hawgsmoke 2018

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Sky Lesh, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, won the top strafer award at Hawgsmoke 2018 at Whiteman Air Force Base Oct. 17-20 2018.Hawgsmoke is a biennial worldwide A-10 precision bombing and tactical gunnery competition. It provides an opportunity for

  • SSgt Shane M. Appleton Estate Claims Notice

    SSgt Shane M. Appleton of the 355th Operations Support Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ, passed away on 28 Oct 2018. Anyone having knowledge of claim for or against the deceased's estate may contact the Summary Courts Officer, Capt Stewart Cornett, at 520.228.4407 or via email at

  • CMSAF visits D-M

    DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz., -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited several units at Davis-Monthan to speak with Airmen from Oct. 22-24, 2018.During his visit, Chief Wright held discussions with members of the Desert Lighting Team about professional development as

  • PACE enhances D-M Airmen leadership skills

    The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence held free seminars at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 23-25, 2018.The PACE organization travels to U.S. Air Force bases around the world in order to teach lessons that help strengthen the Air Force identity and culture through forums and