Year in Review 2022 U.S. Air Force Logo Dec. 31, 2022 Passion deserving honor U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lashonda Grant receives a military basketball award. (Courtesy photo) Details Download Rescue Group Airmen helps save hiker Airmen from the 55th Regeneration Squadron pose for a photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 12, 2022. These maintainers prepared the 55th Rescue Squardon’s HH-60G Pave Hawk in record time in order to save an unconscious and severely hypothermic 57-year-old hiker at the Chiricahua National Monument in Wilcox, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller) Details Download Rescue Group Airmen helps save hiker A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 48th Rescue Squadron drops in from a HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 55th RQS at the Chiricahua National Monument in Wilcox, Arizona, Jan. 8, 2022. This was a joint rescue mission with the 563rd Rescue Group, the Arizona Cochise County Search and Rescue Team and the Arizona Department of Public Safety to save an unconscious and severely hypothermic 57-year-old hiker. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download MCA Training U.S. Air Force Multi-capable Airmen detain an individual as a possible threat and assess their wounds at an entry control point at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 9, 2022. After explosive ordnance disposal squads secured the area, the MCA assessed the wounded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Tech. Sgt. E-8C Joint STARS aircraft 92-3289 does one last fly by waving its wings over Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 11, 2022. The aircraft has been in military service since 1996 and will retire to its final resting place with the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff Rice) Details Download Search & Rescue: taking survival skillsets to new heights A U.S. Airman assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group is being hoisted into an HH-60G Pave Hawk as part of simulated civilian search and rescue training at Camp Navajo in Flagstaff, Arizona, Jan. 26, 2022. Members from the 563rd RQG executed agile combat employment by living and operating out of a contingency location in a simulated arctic environment in preparation for potential real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Search & Rescue: taking survival skillsets to new heights U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron gather wood at Camp Navajo in Flagstaff, Arizona, Jan. 25, 2022. Members from the 55th RQS executed agile combat employment by living and operating out of a contingency location in a simulated arctic environment in preparation for potential real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Green Flag-West rolls out Agile Combat Employment with austere, A-10 Thunderbolt II operations Airmen participating in the Agile Combat Employment portion of Green Flag-West 22-03 watch as an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, passes by overhead after conducting Joint All-Domain Operations at Fort Irwin, California, Jan. 19, 2022. Green Flag exercises hosted by the 549th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, utilizes the Agile Combat Employment concept and Joint All-Domain Operations, which complicates the enemy’s targeting process, creates political and operational dilemmas for the enemy, and creates flexibility for friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Details Download Green Flag-West rolls out Agile Combat Employment with austere, A-10 Thunderbolt II operations Several Aircraft Maintenance Airmen prepare an A-10 Thunderbolt during early morning operations on a dry lakebed to prepare a parking and launching area for their aircrafts during Green Flag-West 22-03 daily operations at Fort Irwin, California, Jan. 19, 2022. Throughout the exercise, Airmen executed the Agile Combat Employment concept to train, teach and learn each other’s mission and to execute combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Details Download MCA train with U.S. Marine Corps An A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 357th Fighter Squadron takes off from an AM-2 airfield mat at Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 15, 2021. Multi-capable Airmen from the 355th Wing got a unique opportunity to work alongside the U.S. Marine Corps to secure the landing zone for the A-10s and install the AM-2 airfield mat for the A-10s to land and take off from in an austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download MCA train with U.S. Marine Corps A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots from the 357th Fighter Squadron conduct forward area refueling point operations along with the U.S. Marine Corps at Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 15, 2021. This new joint training was with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, and it was developed by the 357th Fighter Squadron and 79th Rescue Squadron to provided MCA hands-on training at the largest U.S. Marine Corps base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download “That Others May Live”: Partner Nation integrates with U.S. Rescue forces for joint training Royal Jordanian Navy Frogmen and U.S. Air Force Rescue Airmen pose for a photograph during exercise Agile Rescue March 28, 2022 in Aqaba, Jordan. The search and rescue exercise developed and refined rescue agile employment processes, testing the ability of multinational rescue forces to work in unison with USAF Rescue forces to beddown, sustain, and execute maritime search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo) Details Download “That Others May Live”: Partner Nation integrates with U.S. Rescue forces for joint training A Royal Jordanian Navy Frogman jumps from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter into the Gulf of Aqaba during exercise Agile Rescue March 28, 2022 in Aqaba, Jordan. The search and rescue exercise developed and refined rescue agile employment processes, testing the ability of multinational rescue forces to work in unison with USAF Rescue forces to beddown, sustain, and execute maritime search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo) Details Download People of Heritage Flight Training Course U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies in formation with two P-51 Mustangs during the 2022 Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 6, 2022. During the course, aircrew practice ground and flight training to enable civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots of current fighter aircraft to fly safely in formations together. The HFTC is also intended to certify air show pilots for the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Morigeau) Details Download Heritage Flight Training Course 2022 U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden "Gator" Fullam, A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies with a P-51 Mustang during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 3, 2022. During the event, civilian warbird pilots and current Air Force demonstration pilots trained together ahead of the 2022 air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller) Details Download Heritage Flight Training Course 2022 U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam, A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs aerial demonstrations over the flight line during the 2022 Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 4, 2022. The HFTC is intended to certify air show pilots for the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Morigeau) Details Download 210813-F-EF974-1097 Members from 75th Medical Group carry a simulated victim during a Ready Eagle exercise Aug. 13, 2021, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Ready Eagle, an Air Force Medical Readiness Agency directed medical readiness training and exercise program, tested the 75th MDG on their response to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs) Details Download 220218-F-CL785-1149 U.S. Airmen assigned to the 355th Medical Group participate in Ready Eagle at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 18, 2022. The purpose of this exercise was to follow simulated procedures for a mass casualty and chemical or biological disaster response in preparation for a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download EC-130H Compass Call retires U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Wadyko, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Crew Chief, marshals an EC-130H Compass Call in from its final flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2022. This aircraft is capable of targeting and jamming communication and navigation systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller) Details Download EC-130H Compass Call retires U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Wadyko, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Crew Chief, waits to marshal an EC-130H Compass Call in from its final flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2022. The 55th Electronic Combat Group, a geographically separated unit from the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, is the only Compass Call unit in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller) Details Download ACC’s Agile Battle Lab accelerates austere communication capabilities for squadrons U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrea Murray, Intelligence Integration Manager Air Combat Command Agile Battle Lab, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Lane, 5th Combat Communications Group Network Technician, review a communication equipment checklist in a simulated austere location at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 17, 2022. Personnel from Air Combat Command’s Agile Battle Lab and the 5th Combat Communications Group traveled to Davis-Monthan AFB to train and equip the 354th Fighter Squadron with new tools to improve command, control and communication capabilities during Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Elias J. Small) Details Download Taking down the Dragon Lady A static of a U-2S Dragon Lady is on display at Heritage Park at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 22, 2022. In 1963, U-2s were assigned to the 4028th Strategic Reconnaissance Weather Squadron at DM flying global missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download DM’s First Tactical Response Team U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Anderson (right), 355th Security Forces Squadron defender, scores a participant's shooting during Davis-Monthan’s first Tactical Response Team tryouts at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 9, 2022. The tryouts consisted of a physical fitness test, different weapon skills, close-quarters combat tactics, an assessment of full team movements and stress tests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download DM’s First Tactical Response Team Members of the 355th Security Forces Squadron execute close-quarters combat and building clearing procedures during Davis-Monthan's first Tactical Response Team tryouts at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 9, 2022. This specialized team is pulled whenever there is a need for CQC, hostage rescues and active shooter detainment in order to handle these high risk, high stress situations that are normally outside of the scope of their day-to-day activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download CSARTE 22-2 A MH-60S Seahawk prepares for takeoff during a during a Combat Search and Rescue Training Event April 8, 2022. More than 200 joint personnel and 27 participating squadrons from across the Pacific participated in CSARTE 22-2. The goals for CSARTE is to create realistic combat search and rescue training with both joint and combined forces. The scenarios include preplanned and immediate survivor pickup locations that require detailed integration of assets and planning in order to execute a safe recovery of a simulated downed aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada) Details Download CSARTE 22-2 Staff Sgt. Kai Artero, 79th Rescue Squadron engines technician, inspects an HC-130J Combat King II propeller during pre-flight inspections at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 5, 2022. The flight was part of a Combat Search and Rescue Training Event that focuses on maximizing integration and practicing personnel recovery operations among a full spectrum of experience levels and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada) Details Download F-16s participate in CSARTE Two F-16 Fighting Falcons approach a target during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSARTE) at the Pilsung Range, Republic of Korea, March 29, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.) Details Download Major George W. Biggs Integrated Resiliency Center Family members of the last U.S. Air Force Maj. George W. Biggs cuts a ribbon during the renaming ceremony of the Major George W. Biggs Integrated Resiliecy Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 24, 2022. The dedication ceremony honors Biggs' career and exemplifies the Resilience Center's mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download That Others May Live A Royal Jordanian Navy Frogman jumps from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter into the Gulf of Aqaba during exercise Agile Rescue March 28, 2022 in Aqaba, Jordan. The search and rescue exercise developed and refined rescue agile employment processes, testing the ability of multinational rescue forces to work in unison with USAF Rescue forces to beddown, sustain, and execute maritime search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo) Details Download 68th RQS Hosts the Combat Leader Course A Pararescueman utilizes a saw to cut a chain simulating cutting through a barricaded door to rescue the mock patients during the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 29, 2022. The purpose of the CLC is to take Combat Rescue Officers and PJs to the next level, a leader in charge of their team and ready to use their leadership skills in any environment around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Turnbull) Details Download MARE; DM is Always Prepared Airmen from the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team prepares an A-10 Thunderbolt II to be lifted during a full-scale Major Accident Response Exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 17, 2022. This team is specialized and highly trained to safely and rapidly respond using specialized equipment to remove aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Stephens) Details Download MARE; DM is Always Prepared Airmen from the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team uses specialized equipment during a full-scale Major Accident Response Exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 17, 2022. This team is charged with the recovery of crashed or damaged aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Stephens) Details Download Multi-capable Air Force A wide-spread group of U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 355th Wing receive a rendition of the multi-capable Airmen training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 28, 2022. The 355th Wing, as an Air Combat Command Lead Wing, conducts regular MCA training to ensure these Airmen are prepared to take on any task or situation they may encounter while downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Air, earth, water, but especially fire A local firefighter from the Green Valley Fire District clears a building as part of a simulated residential structure fire at the training grounds at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 13, 2022. The DM Fire Department benefits greatly through community partnership with departments from neighboring communities because all agencies involved gain strategies and tactics from each other’s firefighting experiences, that ultimately can save a life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Air, earth, water, but especially fire A local firefighter from the Green Valley Fire District fights a simulated residential structure fire at the training grounds at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 13, 2022. The DM Fire Department benefits greatly through community partnership with departments from neighboring communities because all agencies involved gain strategies and tactics from each other’s firefighting experiences, that ultimately can save a life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download A Pilot and his Wingman U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Lantz, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, marshals an A-10 for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FGS provides direct maintenance support to the 357th Fighter Squadron following Air Combat Command’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download A Pilot and his Wingman U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, prepares to takeoff in an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. A-10 pilots are protected by titanium armor that also protects parts of the flight control system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download A Pilot and his Wingman U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Marin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, perform preflight inspections on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. A-10 pilots are required to fulfill and maintain specific training and upkeep flying hours every year to ensure they are prepared to accomplish the mission downrange at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 2022 National Police Week U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nicholas Kehoe, 355th Security Forces Squadron, runs with the American flag as part of a 24-hour run/walk/ruck event during National Police Week at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 17, 2022. The purpose of this event was to involve the local law enforcement community and any other volunteers across the installation who helped carry the flag for a total of 24 hours around the Benko Fitness and Sports Center track to honor fallen defenders and police officers, as well as all those still serving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 220512-F-YO028-2183 Staff Sgt Fermin Garcia, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point (FARP) operator, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, runs to refuel an A-10 Thunderbolt II during Black Flag 22-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2022. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades) Details Download 220512-F-BN304-272 Tech. Sgt. Michael Valeich, 413th Flight Test Squadron Detachment 1 operator, exits the back of a HC-130J Combat King II to conduct a High-Altitude High-Opening (HAHO) jump during a BLACK FLAG 22-1 training mission May 12, 2021, over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada. Black Flag 22-1 is focused on developing and validating large force tactics and integration required to deliver combat capability and tactical advantage for the Combat Air Force to build readiness that credibly deters and successfully defeats adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Details Download Bushwhacker 22-03 sets the standard Airmen marshall A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron down the taxiway at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona, May 11, 2022. The Lead Wing’s A-Staff focused on developing, exercising and refining standard operating procedures to execute successful command and control operations, while communicating with a simulated contingency location at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download EX EX EX: Contracting behind the scenes U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hans Gabriel, 355th Contracting Squadron Contracting Specialist, prepares simulated contracts during an annual contracting exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 28, 2022. Contracting specialists provide sources to sustain, recover and rebuild during a crisis response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Airman Field Day U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Hess, 563rd Operations Support Squadron intel analyst, throws a ball at the target in an attempt to dunk U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Sitko, 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron first sergeant, during an Airman field day at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 10, 2022. The field day was planned for Airmen to welcome summer and socialize with others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 79th RQS Redeployment Family and friends greet redeploying members assigned to the 355th Wing and 563rd Rescue Group on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 7, 2022. After an overseas deployment supporting the Air Force mission, these members returned home to their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 79th RQS Redeployment A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron taxis down the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 7, 2022. Members with the 355th Wing returned home on two HC-130s after an overseas deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download From Airman to Officer Senior Airman Keelan Hopkins inspects munitions with his crew at the 355th Munitions Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 7, 2022. The Preparatory School for the U.S. Air Force Academy is 10 months long focusing on mathematics, English and basic sciences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download MWD: the beast defender SSilke, a military working dog assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron, bites simulated perpetrator Senior Airman Gabriel Higuera, 355th SFS MWD handler, during a training scenario at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 1, 2022. Utilizing a bite suit during training ensures MWDs are fully equipped to protect and attack on command in a real-world environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download MWD: the beast defender SSilke, a military working dog assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron, performs simulated guard and attack training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 1, 2022. MWDs are trained to detect explosives, take down uncooperative assailants and help protect and defend Air Force installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download MWD: the beast defender U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quinton Lequieu 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD SSilke perform obedience training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 1, 2022. MWD handlers are responsible for caring and training MWDs, with the ultimate goal of preparing them to work side-by-side with an Airman in any situation they may encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Pararescueman Completes US Marine Corps' Winter Mountain Leaders Course Tech. Sgt. Cody Miller, 68th Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit Instructor, poses for a photo during the Winter Mountain Leaders Course at the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Center in Bridgeport, California, April, 10, 2022. The Winter Mountain Leaders Course is dedicated to teaching armed forces at all different levels of experience and backgrounds how to maneuver and lead a team through snowy mountain terrain. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download Pararescueman Completes US Marine Corps' Winter Mountain Leaders Course Tech. Sgt. Cody Miller, 68th Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit Instructor, poses for a photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 68th RQS or Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit serves to train new pararescuemen through upgrade training before they are sent to an operational unit. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class William Turnbull) Details Download Walk the Dragon's halls U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Dorothy Sherwood, 355th Wing Public Affairs Command Information Section Chief, looks into a display case at the 357th Fighter Squadron that was dedicated to honoring former Dragons throughout the years at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 9, 2022. Over 77 years of history has been preserved in the display case with momentums ranging from World War II and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download MUNS U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 355th Munitions Squadron are preparing 30mm ammunition containers at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 24, 2022. These containers are loaded onto munitions trailers before they are transported to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Military working dog retirement ceremony U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog (ret.) Ootter W142 assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron, has her police collar removed and replaced with a regular dog at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 27, 2022. The retirement ceremony represented the end of a 10 year career for Ootter, the replacing of the collar signifies that she is no longer an active MWD. The MWD program was designed to assist security forces in defending installations as well as detecting explosives and narcotics. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class William Turnbull) Details Download Tackling the responsibilities of leadership U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amanda Gonzalez, 924th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, plays for the Air Force Women's Rugby Sevens in the 2022 Armed Forces Woman's Rugby Tournament at Wilmington, N.C., June 23-24, 2022. The Air Force team finished in second place at the tournament. (Courtesy photo) Details Download Tackling the responsibilities of leadership U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amanda Gonzalez, 924th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, plays for the Air Force Women's Rugby Sevens in the 2022 Armed Forces Woman's Rugby Tournament at Wilmington, N.C., June 23-24, 2022. The Air Force team finished in second place at the tournament. (Courtesy photo) Details Download A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conduct ACE training on Rogers Dry Lake Bed An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 355th Wing, out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, takes off from Rogers Dry Lake during an Agile Combat Employment Exercise on Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 27. The training featured Airmen from the 821st Contingency Response Squadron, out of Travis Air Force Base, California, and the 412th Operations Support Squadron based at Edwards AFB. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem) Details Download Inspiring Youth Youth Impact Program students and coaches pose with 355th Security Forces Squadron Airmen and their military working dogs during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 17, 2022. The program partners with military and university leaders to improve academic and leadership skills in disadvantaged at-risk middle school students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross.) Details Download Inspiring Youth U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Richard Gilchrist, 68th Rescue Squadron supply non-commissoned officer in charge, speaks with kids during the Youth Impact Program draft night at Amphitheater Middle School Tucson, Arizona, June 10, 2022. Gilchrist vounteered to be a coach and mentor for the two week YIP summer camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross.) Details Download A new belonging U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hans Gabriel, left, and Airman 1st Class Eric Armah, both 355th Contracting Squadron contracting specialists, stand in front of the contracting squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. Both Airmen enlisted in the U.S. Air Force to provide for their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download DM hosts mental health first aid course U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brock Knobloch, 418th Test and Evaluation first sergeant, reads a passage from a course book for the Mental Health First Aid course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 23, 2022. The Mental Health First Aid course ensures that the Airmen and first sergeants are able to assist in solving a mental health crisis to combat a rise of mental health issues within the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class William Turnbull) Details Download Under the Helmet The U.S. Air Force 355th Civil Engineer Squadron leadership team participates in the Under the Helmet event on the fire training grounds at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 17, 2022. The purpose of this event was to give leadership an experience of what 355th CES Explosive Ordinance Disposal technicians have to accomplish when executing real-world EOD responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Under the Helmet The U.S. Air Force 355th Civil Engineer Squadron leadership team participates in the Under the Helmet event on the fire training grounds at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 17, 2022. The purpose of this event was to give leadership a live-in experience of what 355th CES Explosive Ordinance Disposal technicians have to accomplish when executing real-world EOD responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Under the Helmet The U.S. Air Force 355th Civil Engineer Squadron leadership team participates in the Under the Helmet event on the fire training grounds at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 17, 2022. The purpose of this event was to give leadership an experience of what 355th CES firemen have to accomplish when executing real-world fire and rescue responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Airman Field Day U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a group photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 10, 2022. Airmen planned an Airman field day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 220816-F-XZ889-1007 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Lyon, 355th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, puts on a bomb suit at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 17. This exercise was a part of Bushwhacker 22-04. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Miller) Details Download Red Flag-Rescue 22-2 Members of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Regiment exit an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, Aug. 11, 2022. Red Flag-Rescue is the Department of Defense's premier combat search and rescue exercise, involving various wings and partner nations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class William Turnbull) Details Download Red Flag-Rescue 22-2 Four GTR-18A rockets are placed on launch rails during exercise Red Flag-Rescue 22-2 at Playas Training Center, New Mexico, Aug. 11, 2022. Airmen from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, played as an opposing force during RF-R by monitoring for aircraft via radar and launching GTR-18A rockets at them. RF-R is an Air Combat Command-sponsored, Joint National Training Center-certified, two-week, live-fly, combat search and rescue (CSAR) exercise designed and executed by Detachment 1, 414th Combat Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Operation Homefront 2022 Operation Homefront along with the support of local partners distribute backpacks and back to school supplies to military children at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 29, 2022. Operation Homefront's mission is to build strong, stable and secure military families through thei back-to-school brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Fast BRRReak Grand Opening Members behind the creation of Fast BRRReak, 355th Force Support Squadron readiness kitchen, pose for a photo at it's grand opening at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 27, 2022. This not only provides the DM community with more food options, from smoothie bowls and waffles, to tacos and paninis, it also provides training opportunities for 355th Force Support Squadron Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download 48th RQS Human Performance Optimization James Smuda, 48th Rescue Squadron Human Performance Optimization program manager, briefs an Airman on the purpose and benefits of HPO at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 7, 2022. The 48th RQS HPO program staffing consists of nine licensed specialists who are able to provide same-day service. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class William Turnbull) Details Download Bringing Airmen's ideas to life U.S. Air Force Airmen, 355th Wing innovation team members, pose for a photo beside an A-10 Thunderbolt II after performing a demonstration of an innovation tool at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 18, 2022. This innovation team has since become the 355th Wing Innovation Office and is bringing Airmen's ideas to life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download 355th MUNS builds bombs and comradery Airmen from the 355th Munitions Squadron pose for a photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 27, 2022. Airmen competed to represent the Air Combat Command at the Air Force Combat Operations Competition. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download 355th MUNS builds bombs and comradery Airmen from the 355th Munitions Squadron perform maintenance on a bomb at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 27, 2022. They started the third event of the competition where they build a GBU-31, a 2,000 pound bomb. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download 355th CMS: pods, pods, pods Senior Airman Hunter Moses, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare technician, performs maintenance on an AN/ALQ-188 electronic warfare pod at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 10, 2022. These pods are used to accelerate pilot training across 33 bases throughout the United States and Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 355th CMS: pods, pods, pods U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Dillingham, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare technician, performs maintenance on an AN/ALQ-188 electronic warfare pod at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 10, 2022. The 355th CMS is the only shop that can service AN/ALQ-188 pods in the continental United States and Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 355th CMS: pods, pods, pods U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Dillingham, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare technician, transports an AN/ALQ-188 electronic warfare pod at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 10, 2022. The 355th CMS is the only shop that can service AN/ALQ-188 pods in the continental United States and Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Staff Sergeant release party: DM's newest NCOs U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. selects from the 355th Mission Support Group celebrate during the Staff Sgt. release party at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 31, 2022. The party gave the selectee's families, friends and coworkers the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and selection as the Air Force’s newest non-commissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download UofA and DM University of Arizona Wildcats football team members along with Airmen from squadrons across the 355th Wing pose for a photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 29, 2022. Wildcats came out to see what it is exactly some of the Airmen at DM do to stay fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Bear Down: DM, UoA Community Partnership Day University of Arizona Wildcats football team players visit Davis-Monthan during the UoA Community Partnership Day at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 29, 2022. During the event, DM showcased its 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog teams, the 355th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal capabilities and some light training with the 48th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Bear Down: DM, UoA Community Partnership Day Jerry Roberts, University of Arizona Wildcats football team linebacker, participates in a Community Partnership Day at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 29, 2022. During the event, DM showcased its 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog teams, the 355th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal capabilities and some light training with the 48th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Bushwhacker 22-04; practice makes perfect U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Lyon, 355th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, puts on a bomb suit during exercise Bushwhacker 22-04 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2022. This iteration of Bushwhacker focused on Anti-terrorism/Force Protection threats, procedures and actions to safeguard the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download MDG Active Shooter Exercise U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrea Anderson, 355th Security Forces defender, checks locked doors during an active shooter exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 18, 2022. This exercise tested the response time of SFS defenders as well as the response of the 355th Medical Group to an active shooter threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download 16th Air Force commander flies a Compass Call An EC-130H Compass Call from the 55th Electronic Combat Group piloted by U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy takes off at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 14, 2022. The 55th ECG is responsible for operating and maintaining the Air Force’s only airborne electronic attack mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Terminal Employment exercise Senior Airman Levi Aragon, 55th Rescue Squadron aircrew, prepares for extraction by an HH-60G Pavehawk while at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Idaho, Sept. 14, 2022. Terminal Employment is the training performed in preparation for the final phase of the 55th Rescue Squadrons mission of combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Terminal Employment exercise An Army National Guardsman prepares to park an HH-60G Pavehawk at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Idaho, Sept. 14, 2022. Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base traveled to Boise, Idaho in order to perform Terminal Employment exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander, speaks with former POW veteran Walter Ram at the POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2022. Established in 1979 and celebrated on the third Friday in September, POW/MIA Recognition Day honors those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross) Details Download POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander, provides closing remarks during the POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2022. Established in 1979 and celebrated on the third Friday in September, POW/MIA Recognition Day honors those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross) Details Download 220916-F-PV484-1056 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Alex Sundell, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft ground equipment craftsman, carries the POW/MIA flag during a 5k held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2022. The 355th Wing along with the Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 1261, held a POW/MIA Remembrance 5k to honor and remember the sacrifices made by those who were prisoners of war and missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Keeping legacies alive long after their final flight Chris Montoya, Office of Special Investigations Region 2 OL-B (AFSOUTH) intelligence analyst, and Master Sgt. Deanna Bruce, 355th Wing Commander’s Action Group member, washes an F-100F Super Sabre display at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 9, 2022. The display at Heritage Park was adopted through the 355th Wing’s Aircraft Adoption Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Keeping legacies alive long after their final flight Special Agents and civilian employees from The Office of Special Investigations Region 2 OL-B (AFSOUTH) office clean an F-100F Super Sabre display at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 9, 2022. The OSI Region 2 OL-B (AFSOUTH) office adopted the Super Sabre as part of the 355th Wing Aircraft Adoption Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download DM50 day at the UofA A man takes a photo of the sky during a tailgate hosted by DM50 for a University of Arizona Wildcats football game in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2022. DM50 provided dinner and a variety of refreshments to tailgate attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download University of Arizona Wildcats football game Airmen were honored during half time at a University of Arizona Wildcats football game at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2022. These members were honored individually for their service and presentation of new innovative ideas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download University of Arizona Wildcats football game Staff Sgt. Tyler Zack, 354th Fighter Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the Commander Support Staff, was welcomed home during the first quarter at a University of Arizona Wildcats football game at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2022. During the game, Arizona welcomed home one of their Airmen and honored additional members for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Commanders serve food at the Loft U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander, as well as other commanders and spouses from across the base, gather to serve Airmen a home cooked meal at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 4, 2022. Every Sunday, Airmen are invited to enjoy a free meal provided by volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download 355th CMS: pods, pods, pods U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marshall Nguyen, 355th CMS electronic warfare technician, moves a newly shipped AN/ALQ-188 electronic warfare pod into the 355th CMS building at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 10, 2022. The 355th CMS is the only shop that can service AN/ALQ-188 pods in the continental United States and Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Bombs away: 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at LOLA 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament technicians, Airman 1st Class Zamarys Ramirez and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryanna Hendrickson mount an air-to-ground bomb on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at the live ordnance loading area at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. These bombs were used as part of continual training for both maintainers and pilots to further their skills in projecting airpower anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Soaring, flying, finally retiring Aircrew prepare an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for its final flight before retiring to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 21, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 355th Wing vice commander, piloted the HH-60G Pave Hawk during its final flight over Tucson, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Soaring, flying, finally retiring U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Steven Hernandez, 355th Wing security manager, flies on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during its final flight before retiring to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 21, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 355th Wing vice commander, piloted the HH-60G Pave Hawk during its final flight over Tucson, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Soaring, flying, finally retiring Passengers board an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for its final flight before retiring to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 21, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 355th Wing vice commander, piloted the HH-60G Pave Hawk during its final flight over Tucson, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Rescue: A bittersweet mission An Airman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron poses for a photo in an HH-60G Pavehawk during a deployment in Djibouti, Africa, 2022. The 82nd ERQS has performed numerous lifesaving rescues throughout 2022. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download Rescue: A bittersweet mission An Airman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron rappels from an HH-60G Pavehawk during a deployment in Djibouti, Africa, 2022. The 82nd ERQS has performed numerous lifesaving rescues throughout 2022. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download Suicide Prevention Morale Event U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. John Williamson, 355th Munitions Production flight chief, cooks burgers on a grill during a morale event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2022. The purpose of this event was to boost morale by bringing a burger bash out to the Airmen’s shop and to talk about morale injury, one of the leading causes of suicide at DM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop) Details Download Suicide Prevention Morale Event Senior Master Sgt. John Williamson, 355th Munitions Production flight chief, cooks burgers on a grill during a morale event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 16, 2022. The purpose of this event was to boost morale by bringing a burger bash out to the Airmen’s shop and to talk about morale injury, one of the leading causes of suicide at DM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Dirty jobs: CATM edition U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julius Caesar Piga, 355th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, and Airman 1st Class Michah Dunn, 355th Communications Squadron cyber network operations technician, watch over Airmen taking a small are qualifying course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2022. DM’s 5/6 Council came up with the idea for Airmen to shadow other Airmen in different Air Force specialty codes to give them the opportunity to have a better understanding of how everyone contributes to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download 49-year-old aircraft receives Black-Letter status Airmen assigned to the 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron celebrate their achievements in getting an EC-130H Compass Call to zero discrepancies at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2022. After six months of dedicated hard work, the EC-130 was marked with zero functional discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download 49-year-old aircraft receives Black-Letter status U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Faaborg, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman and the dedicated crew chief for Caesar, an EC-130H Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group, and Senior Airman Dakota Harmon, 755th AMXS maintainer and assistant dedicated crew chief, celebrate their achievements in getting the aircraft to zero discrepancies at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2022. After six months of dedicated hard work, the EC-130 was marked with zero functional discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Terminal Employment Ex. A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 55th Rescue Squadron, assigned to the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, prepares for a flight aboard an HH-60G Pavehawk at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Idaho, Sept. 15, 2022. Gowen provides a location for the 55th RQS to train on aerial gunnery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download DM's 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball Guests at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s 75th Anniversary Air Force Ball pose for a photo during social hour at Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 17, 2022. The Ball is held every September as an opportunity for Airmen to come together, celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the history and heritage of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Rescue: A bittersweet mission Airmen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pose for a group photo during a deployment in Djibouti, Africa, 2022. The 82nd ERQS has performed numerous lifesaving rescues throughout 2022. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) Details Download Dirty jobs: CATM edition Senior Airman Gustavo Torres, 355th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, provides insight on what being a CATM instructor entails to Airmen at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2022. DM’s 5/6 Council came up with the idea for Airmen to shadow other Airmen in different Air Force specialty codes to give them the opportunity to have a better understanding of how everyone contributes to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Junior Expeditionary Forces Military children participate in a simulated Combat Arms Training and Maintenance portion of the Junior Expeditionary Forces event at the 355th Logistic Readiness Squadron Mobility Readiness Building at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 7, 2022. This event, hosted by the Davis-Monthan Military and Family Readiness Center, was a re-creation of a deployment line where parents had the opportunity to show their kids what they experience when they deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Fire Prevention Fire department mascots pose with Raymond Leclair, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, in the Base Exchange at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 14, 2022. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Operation Sunset A U.S. Air Force Reserve Command A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 924th Fighter Group, sits on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 11, 2022. The 924th FG is the only active and classic associate fighter group in Air Force Reserve Command’s inventory and functionally integrates with the 355th Operations Group and 355th Maintenance Group to conduct A-10 pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Operation Sunset A U.S. Air Force Reserve Command A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 924th Fighter Group, sits on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 11, 2022. The 924th FG is the only active and classic associate fighter group in Air Force Reserve Command’s inventory and functionally integrates with the 355th Operations Group and 355th Maintenance Group to conduct A-10 pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 79th RQS Homecoming Family and friends greet redeploying members assigned to the 355th Wing and 563rd Rescue Group on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 8, 2022. The members returned home to their families after a deployment overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 79th RQS Homecoming Family and friends wait to greet redeploying members assigned to the 355th Wing and 563rd Rescue Group on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 8, 2022. The members returned home to their families after a deployment overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 79th RQS Homecoming A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II, assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, taxis down the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 8, 2022. Members with the 355th Wing returned home on two C-130s after an overseas deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Bombs away: 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at LOLA Senior Airman Chloe Chavers, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament technician, inspects air-to-ground bombs prior to performing live ordnance loading area operations on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. LOLA operations consist of loading live ordnance on A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in an authorized area on the flightline, away from people and buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Bombs away: 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at LOLA 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament technicians, Senior Airman Chloe Chavers and Staff Sgt. Bryanna Hendrickson transport an air-to-ground bomb while Airman 1st Class Zamarys Ramirez prepares to mount the bomb on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at the live ordnance loading area at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. Hendrickson, Chavers and Ramirez were selected to load the bombs together after displaying outstanding teamwork and communication skills with each other during previous loads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download All bite, no bark U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shane Myers, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Ssilke, 355th SFS MWD, participates in a MWD demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 19, 2022. This was the first demonstration in which vehicles were authorized in the kennels to better showcase the capabilities of DM’s MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download DM Honorary Change of Command ceremony An A-10 Thunderbolt II is on display behind a welcome sign during an Honorary Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 21, 2022. The Honorary Commander program is a U.S. Air Force wide program that increases the public awareness of the Department of Defense and the USAF by inviting local civic leaders to both official and social functions throughout a two-year partnership, providing them with insight on the Wing’s mission while also familiarizing them with military customs, courtesies and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Volunteers for the Breast Cancer Awareness 5k hold up a morale sign at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 21, 2022. Roughly 270,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and when detected at early stages can be treated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download CRO Phase II Screener Combat rescue officer candidates participate in water confidence training During the CRO Phase II Screener at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 18, 2022. Water confidence training is also used as a tool to measure the stress tolerance of Air Force Special Warfare candidates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download CRO Phase II Screener Combat rescue officer candidates participate in a “Monster Mash” during the CRO Phase II Screener at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 18, 2022. A Monster Mash is a culmination of various events meant to test the physical endurance of the candidates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download Airmen participate in Harvest Fest 2022 Airmen and their families participate in Harvest Festival at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 21, 2022. Harvest Festival is an annual event used to encourage morale across the base, and brings people together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Tucson area medical providers visit DM Civilian medical providers pose for a group photo with members of the Desert Lightning Team during an immersion tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 19, 2022. The 355th Medical Group invited providers on base in appreciation for all they do for DM Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Tucson area medical providers visit DM Civilian medical providers pose for a group photo with members of the Desert Lightning Team during an immersion tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 19, 2022. The 355th Medical Group invited providers on base in appreciation for all they do for DM Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 221017-F-XZ889-1092 Members of the 355th Wing and 563rd Rescue Group return from a deployment at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 17, 2022. The members reunited with their families after a deployment overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Miller) Details Download 221017-F-XZ889-1057 Family and friends greet redeploying members assigned to the 355th Wing and the 563rd Rescue Group on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 17, 2022. The members returned home to their families after a deployment overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Miller) Details Download 221017-F-XZ889-1016 U.S. Air Force Airmen walk on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 17, 2022. The Airmen, assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, were returning from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Miller) Details Download Junior Expeditionary Forces Military families participate in the 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment issue portion of the Junior Expeditionary Forces event at the 355th LRS Mobility Readiness building at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 7, 2022. This event, hosted by the Davis-Monthan Military and Family Readiness Center, was a re-creation of a deployment line where parents had the opportunity to show their kids what they experience when they deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download BW 22-07: Medic care Members from the 355th Medical Group and 563rd Rescue Group perform medical training operations on a training dummy after executing an evacuation training scenario as part of exercise Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Nov. 6, 2022. The exercise took place in various locations across Virginia from November 1-10. Medical teams performed 21 internal training scenarios throughout the term of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download BW 22-07: Medic care A simulated patient is pronounced deceased during exercise Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Nov. 6, 2022. The exercise took place in various locations across Virginia from November 1-10. Medical teams performed 21 internal training scenarios throughout the term of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download BW 22-07: Medic care Members from the 355th Medical Group and 563rd Rescue Group perform procedures to a simulated severely injured patient during exercise Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Nov. 6, 2022. The exercise took place in various locations across Virginia from November 1-10. Medical teams performed 21 internal training scenarios throughout the term of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download U.S.S. Tucson Namesake City Tour U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Air Force Airmen converse outside of the 355th Operations Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2022. The sailors saw some of Davis-Monthan’s A-10 Thunderbolt II simulators while on a base tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber) Details Download Desert medics receive advanced DECON training Participants and proctors for a decontamination training course pose for a photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2022. This decontamination course offers 15 continuing education hours while also certifying the Airmen in several qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download F-105 combat pilots reunite one last time Former F-105 Thunderchief pilots and their family members visit Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2022. They visited Davis-Monthan during an F-105 pilot reunion where they saw an A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team training flight, talked to current pilots, and received a history brief on the 355th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. S.A. Gamboa) Details Download 221103-F-IH072-1016 Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Frank Peck, a former F-105 Thunderchief pilot, watches an aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2022. Peck visited Davis-Monthan during an F-105 pilot reunion where they saw an A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team training flight, talked to current pilots, and received a history brief on the 355th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. S.A. Gamboa) Details Download 221102-F-NC910-1428 A member of the Arizona-based FBI prepares an x-ray device during a joint training exercise in Tucson, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2022. The joint exercise was intended to strengthen bonds between Davis-Monthan and local law enforcement agencies while giving each other insights into the different departments’ standard operating procedures and emergency protocols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop) Details Download Re-winging it: A-10 makeover U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Johnson, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group expeditionary depot maintenance tactical team member, replaces the wing on an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 11, 2022. Depot teams are composed of more experienced individuals in specific job classifications for completing extensive maintenance such as a wing change. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Re-winging it: A-10 makeover Senior Airman Logan Ingrassia, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group Expeditionary Depot Maintenance tactical team member, replaces the wings of an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 11, 2022. Completing this process at DM expedited the wing swap process and added approximately 7.3 thousand hours back into the flying program, placing three jets back into the working system of completing missions, sorties and countless training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Re-winging it: A-10 makeover U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group Expeditionary Depot Maintenance team replace the wings on an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 11, 2022. Due to the extensive in-depth work required to complete a wing swap, skilled professionals from the 309th AMXG Expeditionary Depot forward deployed to DM for this major component maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 55th RGS vs U of A Softball team U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron hosted a community event with the University of Arizona Softball Team at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 18, 2022. The 55th RGS’s honorary commander is Mike Candrea, the long-time coach of the U of A softball team. The purpose of this event was to showcase the continued community outreach between the installation and the surrounding local organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 55th RGS vs U of A Softball team U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron hosted a community event with the University of Arizona Softball Team at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 18, 2022. The 55th RGS’s honorary commander is Mike Candrea, the long-time coach of the U of A softball team. The purpose of this event was to showcase the continued community outreach between the installation and the surrounding local organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 55th RGS vs U of A Softball team U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron hosted a community event with the University of Arizona Softball Team at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 18, 2022. The 55th RGS’s honorary commander is Mike Candrea, the long-time coach of the U of A softball team. The purpose of this event was to showcase the continued community outreach between the installation and the surrounding local organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download 357th FS Range Day An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron employs in weapon system on a training target at Gila Bend, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. The GAU-8 Avenger is a 30mm hydraulically driven gatling style autocannon that fires 3,900 rounds-per-minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download 221106-F-PV484-1063 U.S. Air Force Capt. Dylan Smith, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, plans flight operations during a simulated evacuation during exercise Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Nov. 6, 2022. Throughout the exercise, Airmen faced a variety of training scenarios in order to access and reinforce and reinforce multi-capable Airmen skills and ability to adapt to different environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download 221103-F-PV484-1730 U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to various squadrons at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, perform communications between the main operating base and the simulated forward contingency location during exercise Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2022. Airmen from DM went on a temporary duty assignment to Virginia to employ the Lead Wing concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Bushwhacker 22-07: Deploy, sustain, employ, recover U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force walk towards a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, Virginia, before transport to Naval Air Station Oceana during Bushwhacker 22-07, Nov. 4, 2022. The Chinook and its aircrew made multiple trips a day delivering Airmen and equipment to the various locations of BW 22-07. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Bushwhacker 22-07: Deploy, sustain, employ, recover A U.S. Army soldier stands on the rear deck of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook as it flies over Virginia Beach, Virginia, while transporting U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base during Bushwhacker 22-07 Nov. 5, 2022. The Chinook and its aircrew made multiple trips a day delivering Airmen and equipment to the various locations of BW 22-07. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Bushwhacker 22-07: Deploy, sustain, employ, recover A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base taxi out during Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, Virginia, Nov. 5, 2022. For this iteration of Bushwhacker, Airmen were spread across multiple locations in Virginia and displayed DM’s ability to accomplish the Lead Wing concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Bushwhacker 22-07: Deploy, sustain, employ, recover Tech. Sgt. Sean Watts, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Quality Assurance section chief and a member of the 355th Wing Inspection Team, examines Airmen's work performance during Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, Virginia, Nov. 4, 2022. The Wing Inspection Team was present at all locations during BW 22-07 and was in charge of ensuring Airmen followed procedures and abided by all Air Force instructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 563rd RQG Airmen provide lifesaving rescue An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group circle around a cruise ship, preparing to rescue a man in critical condition over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2022. Before executing the mission, two HC-130J Combat King IIs and crew departed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona to Naval Air Station North Island, California for crew change and gas. The patient was successfully transferred to Scripps Hospital in San Diego. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download 563rd RQG Airmen provide lifesaving rescue An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group receives fuel before taking part in a rescue in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2022. The 563rd RQG Airmen were dispatched to a cruise ship roughly 500 miles off the coast of San Diego to extract a man who was in critical condition from a ruptured appendix. Before executing the mission, two HC-130J Combat King IIs and crew departed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona to Naval Air Station North Island, California for crew change and gas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download 563rd RQG Airmen provide lifesaving rescue A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group observes an HH-60G Pave Hawk receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, Nov. 15, 2022. The 563rd RQG Airmen were dispatched to a cruise ship roughly 500 miles off the coast of San Diego, California to extract a man who was in critical condition from a ruptured appendix. Before executing the mission, two HC-130J Combat King IIs and crew departed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, to Naval Air Station North Island, California for a crew change and fuel. The patient was successfully transferred to Scripps Hospital in San Diego. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download 563rd RQG Airmen provide lifesaving rescue U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group gather their equipment and prepare to board one of their HH-60G Pave Hawks at Coronado, California, Nov. 15, 2022. The 563rd RQG Airmen were dispatched to a cruise ship roughly 500 miles off the coast of San Diego to extract a man who was in critical condition from a ruptured appendix. The patient was successfully transferred to Scripps Hospital in San Diego. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download Painted Gray U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance paint an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 19, 2022. The aircraft structural maintenance team re-painted and placed decals on this A-10 after a wing swap, adding 7.3 thousand hours back into the flying program to continue completing missions, sorties and countless training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Painted Gray Airman 1st Class Madison Colbert, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, paints an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 19, 2022. The 355th EMS provides nondestructive inspection, fabrication of aircraft components and corrosion control support, and stores, maintains, inspects and transports munitions stockpile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish) Details Download Local motorcycle club hosts toy parade for military families Motorcyclists from various clubs throughout the local community participate in the Sun Riders Motorcycle Club 41st Annual Toy Parade at Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2022. The Sun Riders coordinated with the Military Family and Readiness Center on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to collect gifts and donations for families with deployed military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Local motorcycle club hosts toy parade for military families Over 100 motorcyclists from various clubs throughout the local community gather prior to participating in a parade at Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 11, 2022. The Sun Riders Motorcycle Club coordinated with the Military Family and Readiness Center on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and hosted their 41st Annual Sun Riders MC Toy Parade to benefit families of deployed military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download Winterfest: Desert Lightning Team celebrates the holidays embers of the Desert Lighting Team and their families watch a tree lighting during Winterfest at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2022. Winterfest, hosted by the 355th Force Support Squadron and the 355th Wing Chapel, provided a variety of holiday activities including arts and crafts and themed inflatables. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download A-10s land during Bushwhacker 22-07 An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base taxis down the runway during Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, Virginia, Nov. 4, 2022. The 355th Wing continues to train dynamic force employment and agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download A-10s at Bushwhacker 22-07 contingency location Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base taxi down the runway during Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, Virginia, Nov. 4, 2022. The 355th Wing trains Multi-Capable Airmen to compete, deter and win the high-end fight, accounting for the ambiguity and uncertainty expected in future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download A-10s at Bushwhacker 22-07 contingency location Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress Tech. Sgt. Sean Watts, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Quality Assurance section chief and a member of the 355th Wing Inspection Team, examines Airmen's work performance during Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, Virginia, Nov. 4, 2022. The Wing Inspection Team was present at all locations during BW 22-07 and was in charge of ensuring Airmen followed procedures and abided by all Air Force instructions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 354th FGS at Bushwhacker 22-07 U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base walk by an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron during Bushwhacker 22-07 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2022. Davis-Monthan is an operational, warfighting base with 11,000 total force Airmen that directly support six combatant commanders across the globe every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download A-10s arrive at Bushwhacker 22-07 A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base sit on the flightline at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, during Bushwhacker 22-07, Nov. 3, 2022. This operational training was a part of the Lead Wing certification process and allowed DM to prepare for the final certification exercise projected to take place in 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 221122-F-XZ889-1150 A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II student pilot assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron, taxis down the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 22, 2022. The 357th ‘Dragons’ conducts all formal course directed aircraft training, day and night weapons and tactics employment, air refueling and dissimilar air combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Miller) Details Download 221122-F-XZ889-1017 U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Abigail Carter, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II student pilot, performs pre-flight inspections on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 22, 2022. A-10 pilots are required to fulfill and maintain specific training and upkeep flying hours every year to ensure they are prepared to accomplish the mission downrange at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Miller) Details Download Cookies and Cocoa Children of deployed Airmen and families of the Exceptional Family Members Program stand in line to greet Santa Claus at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2022. The purpose of the EFMP is to facilitate an all-inclusive approach to maintain the highest quality of life for special needs family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull) Details Download Wreaths Across America: Honoring the fallen Lewis Jones, a U.S. Army veteran, holds a Bible during the Table of Honor demonstration during a Wreaths Across America event held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2022. All items on the table are symbolic of the struggles and losses of POWs and those still missing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Wreaths Across America: Honoring the fallen Tucson area volunteers place wreaths on the graves of veterans during a Wreaths Across America event held in East Lawn Palms Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2022. Over 2,000 wreaths were placed on veterans' graves at East Lawn Palms Cemetery by veterans' families, Davis-Monthan Airmen and Tucson area volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Wreaths Across America: Honoring the fallen Walter Ram, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, and his son present the POW memorial wreath during a Wreaths Across America event held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2022. Wreaths Across America has been held on the second Saturday of December since 2007 in order to honor fallen veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Wreaths Across America: Honoring the fallen U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Sanders recognizes all military branches during a Wreaths Across America event held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2022. Sanders served alongside Spc. Christopher Moon, a Tucson native, before Moon's death during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, 2010. Moon’s mother Marsha Moon has since become a Wreaths Across America coordinator and works tirelessly to honor her son’s and other veterans' service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Wreaths Across America: Honoring the fallen Desert View High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training cadets present the Colors during a Wreaths Across America event held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2022. Wreaths Across America has been held on the second Saturday of December since 2007 in order to honor fallen veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 221210-F-AL288-1010 U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group, and their families, watch as Santa Claus flies in on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the 563rd RQG kids holiday party at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2022. The party had a variety of holiday themed activities including a hot cocoa station, ornament painting and a visit with Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download NASA SOFIA retires The final flight crew for NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) poses for a photo on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2022. The SOFIA made its final flight from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale, California, to DM and is scheduled to be displayed at the Pima Air and Space Museum in 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Miller) Details Download NASA SOFIA retires NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft lands on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2022. The SOFIA made it's final flight from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale, Calif. to DM, and is scheduled to be displayed at the Pima Air and Space Museum January 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate) Details Download 221213-F-AR459-1257 U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron, pose for a photo during a graduation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2022. These graduates completed a six-month A-10 aerial basics course where they were taught the fundamentals and intricacies of the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera) Details Download Innovation, keeping things cool Mark Weitz, Vice President of Strategic Development at Kennon Products, explains how a cooling vest prototype works during a proof-of-concept presentation at the 355th Wing innovation office at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2022. The cooling vest will allow Airmen to stay cool while working in hot environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop) Details Download Always ready; A-10 maintenance at sunset An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron, sits on the flight line during sunset at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2022. The A-10 provides close air support to ground forces due to being easily maneuverable at low altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Always ready; A-10 maintenance at sunset n A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron, refuels at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2022. The 357th FS is the Air Force’s only active-duty A-10 pilot training squadron and teaches pilots all necessary skills to achieve their mission downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download 563d RQG Airmen receive medals U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Choquette, 12th Air Force (Air Force Southern) vice commander, poses with medal recipients during an award ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2022. The medals were awarded to Airmen of the 563d Rescue Group for their heroic actions during deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop) Details Download Cookies for Desert Lightning Team dorm residents 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dorm Airmen and their leadership pose for a group photo after receiving cookies as part of the Cookie Crunch event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2022. In addition to the cookies, dorm residents received handmade holiday cards from Borman Elementary and Leman Academy East students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download Cookies for Desert Lightning Team dorm residents Community volunteers pack boxes of cookies for the Desert Lightning Team dorm residents as part of the Cookie Crunch event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2022. The DM Spouses’ Club hosted Cookie Crunch in order to spread holiday cheer to dorm residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon) Details Download The 2022 355th Wing year in review.