April 30, 2026 Three Davis-Monthan units recognized for unprecedented rescue efforts during final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan After distinguishing themselves during a deployment to Afghanistan that included the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country in 2021, two units, the 55th and 48th Rescue Squadrons, received the Presidential Unit Citation award at a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April
June 7, 2024 DM awards 2 Rescue Airmen the Bronze Star Medal “When someone needs protecting, or alone out there beyond enemy lines, that person has nothing to worry about,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander. “Because Rescue is going to bring that person home.”