Davis Monthan Air Force Base Welcome Center

Comm: 520-228-1077
DSN: 228-1077
Monday-Friday, 0800-1600
Mission Support Group's Building #3200, Room 123
By Appointment Only
 
Welcome to the Desert Lightning Team!
 

The Davis Monthan Welcome Center is a one-stop for one-on-one in-processing appointments for newly arrived Airmen and their Families with the Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Comptroller Squadron (CPTS), Traffic Management Office (TMO) and the Medical Group (MDG) in approximately an hour. 

Airmen are encouraged to bring family/dependents with them to their in-processing appointment at the Welcome Center where children can be entertained by arcade games, toys, books and children's movies in a designated area just for them. 

Before you can make an appointment, you must electronically complete the in-processing checklist and email the completed form to: 355WG.CVB.WC@US.AF.MIL 

Once the in-processing checklist is completed and submitted, your gaining unit's representative will schedule an appointment that will be within 72 business hours of your arrival on station. This appointment will be before house hunting days or leave is taken.

First Term Airman (Davis-Monthan is your first duty station) are required to be accompanied to their in-processing appointment by their supervisor or sponsor. 

All Airmen will be scheduled for the Right Start Orientation that is located at the Landing Community Center. The Right Start Orientation has briefings from the Wing Commander, Command Chief, Public Affairs, Equal Opportunity, Wing Safety, Public Health, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Legal, Chapel, Office of Special Investigations, etc.   

The Welcome Center can provide contact information for the School Liaison Officer, Exceptional Family Member Program and Military Housing Office.

 

Welcome Center Intro

The Contracting Experience - Episode 68: From data to digital: Transforming Air Force Acquisition with contracting and finance data specialists
Air Force Materiel Command
Video by Courtesy
May 22, 2025 | 46:19
This episode of The Contracting Experience dives into the evolving landscape of data utilization within the Air Force, featuring Jon McGugin from the Air Force Materiel Command's Contracting Digital Division and Teresa Frank, the Cost and Economics Division Chief in AFMC's Financial Management Directorate. Jon and Teresa explore the advancements of the Contract Data Specialist position, building on its introduction in Episode #47, and discuss the parallel development of similar data-focused roles in the financial management community. They highlight the strategic importance of leveraging acquisition data for data-driven decisions and discuss the training initiatives supporting these roles. They also touch upon the collaborative spirit fostered through initiatives like the Financial Management Data Analytics Steering Group.

The conversation focuses on how data and technology drive efficiency and improve decision-making. The success of the ULO tool within PMRT showcases linking contracting and finance data. Jon highlights the role of the Digital Acquisition Tools Environment in showcasing and sharing digital tools. They also discuss leveraging NIPRGPT, AcqBot, and the Contracting Robotic Process Automation Bot Warehouse.

Tune in to discover how the Contract Data Specialist and Financial Data Analytics initiatives are reshaping the Air Force's approach to acquisition and financial management. Learn how these data-driven strategies are empowering the workforce, streamlining processes, and ultimately, contributing to a more effective and efficient Air Force. The episode also explores the innovative tools and technologies being leveraged, including AI and RPA, and offers insights into how these advancements are paving the way for a digital transformation across the entire Department of the Air Force.

Digital Tools and Resources (CAC Required):
PMRT: Project Management Resource Tools https://pmrt.cce.af.mil/portal/login
Home of PKnowledge Board, ULO Tool, AFBIT, and more!
ULO – Unliquidated Obligations
AFBIT – Air Force Business Intelligence Tool
DATE: Digital Acquisition Tools Environment https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFCC/Centralized_Tools/Lists/Existing%20Tools/NewAll.aspx
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Warehouse https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/AFMC-Contracting/PK/SitePages/RPA.aspx
NIPRgpt - https://niprgpt.mil/
AcqBot - https://acqbot.niprgpt.mil/

If you would like to share feedback on the podcast, please submit via thecontractingexperience@gmail.com.

Register at https://www.dvidshub.net/ to access transcripts of the podcast.
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The Contracting Experience - Episode 68: From data to digital: Transforming Air Force Acquisition with contracting and finance data specialists
Air Force Materiel Command
Video by Courtesy
May 22, 2025 | 46:19
This episode of The Contracting Experience dives into the evolving landscape of data utilization within the Air Force, featuring Jon McGugin from the Air Force Materiel Command's Contracting Digital Division and Teresa Frank, the Cost and Economics Division Chief in AFMC's Financial Management Directorate. Jon and Teresa explore the advancements of the Contract Data Specialist position, building on its introduction in Episode #47, and discuss the parallel development of similar data-focused roles in the financial management community. They highlight the strategic importance of leveraging acquisition data for data-driven decisions and discuss the training initiatives supporting these roles. They also touch upon the collaborative spirit fostered through initiatives like the Financial Management Data Analytics Steering Group.

The conversation focuses on how data and technology drive efficiency and improve decision-making. The success of the ULO tool within PMRT showcases linking contracting and finance data. Jon highlights the role of the Digital Acquisition Tools Environment in showcasing and sharing digital tools. They also discuss leveraging NIPRGPT, AcqBot, and the Contracting Robotic Process Automation Bot Warehouse.

Tune in to discover how the Contract Data Specialist and Financial Data Analytics initiatives are reshaping the Air Force's approach to acquisition and financial management. Learn how these data-driven strategies are empowering the workforce, streamlining processes, and ultimately, contributing to a more effective and efficient Air Force. The episode also explores the innovative tools and technologies being leveraged, including AI and RPA, and offers insights into how these advancements are paving the way for a digital transformation across the entire Department of the Air Force.

Digital Tools and Resources (CAC Required):
PMRT: Project Management Resource Tools https://pmrt.cce.af.mil/portal/login
Home of PKnowledge Board, ULO Tool, AFBIT, and more!
ULO – Unliquidated Obligations
AFBIT – Air Force Business Intelligence Tool
DATE: Digital Acquisition Tools Environment https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFCC/Centralized_Tools/Lists/Existing%20Tools/NewAll.aspx
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Warehouse https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/AFMC-Contracting/PK/SitePages/RPA.aspx
NIPRgpt - https://niprgpt.mil/
AcqBot - https://acqbot.niprgpt.mil/

If you would like to share feedback on the podcast, please submit via thecontractingexperience@gmail.com.

Register at https://www.dvidshub.net/ to access transcripts of the podcast.
More