• ‘Pedro 66’ memorial to honor fallen D-M Airmen

    Members of the 48th Rescue Squadron will unveil a memorial pedestal and tribute wall June 9 here to honor two fallen heroes who lost their lives in southeastern Afghanistan June 9, 2010.Tech. Sgt. Michael Flores and Senior Airman Benjamin White, both pararescuemen assigned to the 48th RQS, paid the

  • AEROSTAT claims made through 355th FW Legal Office

    The 355th Fighter Wing Legal Office will process all claims in regard to the AEROSTAT airship crash near Ft. Huachuca, Ariz., May 9.On May 9, the 420K Aerostat, a Tethered Aerostat Radar System, was flying at approximately 10,700 feet over Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, when the aerostat broke away due to a

  • D-M Airman memorial service slated

    A memorial service will be held for Capt. Nathan J. Nylander, an Airman assigned to the 25th Operational Weather Squadron here, at 10 a.m. Friday, May 6.Captain Nylander was pronounced dead on April 27 after a shooting at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. The death of this Airman marks the

  • D-M heightens security protocols, delays expected

    Following direction from U.S. Northern Command, senior leaders at D-M elevated Force Protection Condition measures May 1. The base is now currently in FPCON BRAVO. Although increased security measures are precautionary, base personnel are advised to remain vigilant and report any anomalies through

  • 355th FW commander to give statement on D-M Airman's death

    Col. John Cherrey, 355th Fighter Wing commander, is scheduled to give a statement regarding the death of Capt. Nathan J. Nylander today at 12:45 p.m. at the Craycroft Gate Visitors' Center.Capt. Nylander was killed April 27 during a shooting at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan.Media are

  • D-M Airman among casualties in Kabul

    Capt. Nathan J. Nylander, an Airman assigned to the 25th Operational Weather Squadron here at D-M was pronounced dead on April 27 after a shooting at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. The death of this Airman marks the third loss Davis-Monthan has suffered to either operations in Afghanistan

  • D-M has $1 billion impact on local community

    D-M circulated over $1 billion and helped create over 4,150 jobs in the local area, according to D-M's Fiscal year 2010 Economic Impact Analysis, released here April 19. An EIA is an annual publication designed to inform the community of personnel assigned or employed by the base, annual payroll,

  • Air Force announces Lieutenant General Spears' retirement

    The U.S. Air Force announced last week that Lt. Gen. Glenn F. Spears, Commander of the 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern here at Davis-Monthan AFB, will retire this summer. Upon retirement, Spears will have served over 33 years as a commissioned officer; his replacement has not yet been

  • D-M runway reopening following routine maintenance

    D-M will reopen its runway beginning April 27 following completion of routine maintenance. The closure affected fixed wing aircraft only, which includes A-10s, EC-130s, HC-130s, F-16s, and Customs and Border Patrol aircraft.As many of D-M's flying missions return from Tucson international Airport

  • D-M runway closing for routine maintenance

    D-M will perform routine maintenance on its runway starting March 28 for approximately one month. The closure will affect fixed wing aircraft only, which includes A-10s, EC-130s, HC-130s, F-16s, and Customs and Border Patrol aircraft, however helicopter operations will continue from D-M. Many of