An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 2020. The F-16 team is one of four single ship demonstration teams in Air Combat Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Breazeale, mobilization assistant to the Director of Operations, Air Combat Command, and Maj. Garrett Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander, taxi the flight line during More
A U.S. Marine Corps member from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, prepares for a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training mission at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 5, 2020. Th More
Guests and Airmen assigned to the 355th Wing attend the 2019 Annual Awards Ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 6, 2020. 16 awards were given out to the annual winner due to their yearlong ac More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II takes off from the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 11, 2020. The HC-130J is a personnel recovery platform and is currently assigned to the 79th More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Wing commander, conducts post-flight inspections at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 23, 2020. The mission set of the 355th Wing is to execute both rescue More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 2020. The A-10 aided in a simulated personnel recovery while also fighting off simulated opposition forc More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 6, 2020. The HC-130J is the Air Force’s only fixed wing personnel recovery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 8, 2020. The primary mission of the HH-60G is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into h More
An Airman shows their common access card to get into the commissary at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 10, 2020. The commissary implemented specialized hours for mission essential Airmen and their fa More
U.S. Air Force 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters participate in training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 14, 2020. The 355 CES Fire Protection Services Flight trains regularly to ensure More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 15, 2020. This A-10 flew over the Air Force Academy for graduation week for the class of 2020. (U.S. Air Force phot More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk flies over Coronado National Forest, Arizona, April 28, 2020. The HH-60, assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, was the primary rescue vehicle for a combat search and rescue exe More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron takes flight over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 30, 2020. Airmen assigned to the 55th RQS have supported Operation Enduring More
An Airman assigned to the 355th Wing passes out bags free toys to families at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 30, 2020. The 355th Force Support Squadron gave away over 150 bags of free toys in hono More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 355th Wing, flies over Tucson, Arizona, May 14, 2020. The 162nd and 355th Wings teamed up to execute a flyover in recognition of the efforts of front line w More
Tucson civilians watch a flyover in Tucson, Arizona, May 14, 2020. The flyover was performed by Two U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcons assigned to the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, and two A-10 Thu More
First responders record a flyover at St. Joseph’s Hospital parking lot in Tucson, Arizona, May 14, 2020. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Air National Guard dedicated a four-ship flyover to front line worke More
The A-10 Demonstration team assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona flies May 15, 2020. The demonstration team regularly practices their demonstrations performed at airshows. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Rucker, Chief Master Sgt. Carl E. Beck Airman Leadership School instructor, conducts a course through a virtual teleconference at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 19, More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Perry, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron C-130 crew chief, poses for a photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 19, 2020. Perry was able to effectively execute o More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Yvette Morales, 355th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, gives a brief to students in the First Term Airmen Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 21, 202 More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 355th Operational Support Squadron directs aircraft movement at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 2, 2020. Air traffic controllers are responsible for separatin More
U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King IIs sit on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 2, 2020. The HC-130J executes combat search and rescue operations as the Air Force’s only fixed-wing More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Austin Burke, 55th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk gunner, and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Randall, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, use communication tools during a combat s More
U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to board an AH-1 Cobra helicopter on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2020. The Marines trained at Davis-Monthan as part of their pre-deployment t More
A U.S. Marine Corps crew chief performs a preflight check on a HU-1Y Venom on the flight line of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 6, 2020. Helicopter crew chiefs are flight crewmembers who maintain More
U.S. Air Force Col. Julie Newlin, 355th Mission Support Group commander, prepares to land on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 12, 2020. Newlin jumped as part of Col. Jason Pifer’s, More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2020. The A-10 was piloted by Col. Jeff Hogan, former 355th Fighter Group commander, as he conduc More
An Airman assigned to the 355th Maintenance Group Weapons Standardization Section places a munition cell under a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 16, 2020. The w More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Wing commander, returns Col. Jeff Hogan's, former 355th Fighter Group commander, salute during his retirement ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 1 More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sean Baerman, 355th Maintenance Group deputy commander, stands in an A-10 Thunderbolt II on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 19, 2020. Baerman performed his More
From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Wing commander, Col. Jeff Hogan, outgoing 355th FG commander, and Col. Jason Jensen, incoming 355th Fighter Group commander, salute during the national anth More
From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Parsons, 355th Medical Group commander, Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Wing commander, and Col. Julie Newlin, 355th Mission Support Group commander, cut the ribbon at the new More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis down the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 24, 2020. The A-10, piloted by Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Wing commander, was a part of his fini-f More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the Combat Team Member Course receives instruction during training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 25, 2020. CTMC is a two-month training course for combat sea More
A U.S. Air Force Airman helps lift an HH-60G Pave Hawk II onto a truck at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 26, 2020. The Crash, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery team provides in-flight and gro More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Wing commander, returns Col. Barton Kenerson’s, outgoing 355th Maintenance Group commander, salute during the 355th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Dav More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, 12th Air Force commander, returns, Col. Joseph Turnham’s, 355th Wing commander, salute during the 355th Wing change of command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ar More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Combat Team Member Course aim their weapons during training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 1, 2020. Airmen in CTMC learn and execute a variety of skills and More
An Airman receives his supplies during the 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment Element portion of the deployment line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 8, 2020. IPEE More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Combat Team Member Course receive instruction during training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 9, 2020. The CTMC is a two-month course designed for combat sea More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Cooper, 41st Electronic Combat Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, receives the Purple Heart Medal at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 9, 2020. The Purple More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 10. 2020. The 30 mm GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling gun is the primary armament of the A-10. (U.S. Air Fo More
A U.S. Air Force Airman is greeted by family at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 15, 2020. The 55th Rescue Squadron and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were returning from deployment and took ext More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Loretta Washington, 355th Medical Support Squadron superintendent, poses in her office at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 15, 2020. Washington was the first in her f More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt ll flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 16, 2020. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivab More
Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly over the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 16, 2020. The A-10 is flown by several units across base including the 354th Fighter Squadron, 357 More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off from the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 21, 2020. The A-10 provides close air support to coalition forces and also ensures the successf More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Chang, 355th Security Forces Squadron Arms Room attendant, inventories bullets at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, July 21, 2020. An Airman’s role in the armory is to a More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Combat Team Member Course perform a parachute jump at Marana Regional Airport, Marana, Arizona, July 22, 2020. Airmen in the CTMC perform various training throughout the co More
U.S Air Force Airmen drink smoothies from Bun-D at Davis-Monthan, Arizona, July 31, 2020. Davis-Monthan leadership is invested in finding innovative and healthy ways to keep Airmen physically fit and ready for More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Combat Team Member Course climb a rope ladder during training at Marana Regional Airport, Marana, Arizona, Aug. 3, 2020. Airmen trained pararescue skills including hoisting More
A U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing, Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, loads an HH-60G Pave Hawk with hydraulic fluid during Red Flag-Rescue 20-2 at Davis- More
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence waves from Air Force Two at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 11, 2020. Pence has served as the vice president of the United States since 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the Combat Team Member Course rappels during a training scenario at Tanque Verde Falls, Tucson, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2020. The CTMC trains Airmen in a variety of skills to ensur More
A U.S. Air Force Airman performs maintenance on an HC-130J Combat King II during Red Flag-Rescue 20-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2020. Airmen from several units across the country, inclu More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 355th Maintenance Group works on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Aug. 20, 2020. Training Airmen to execute their duties in an alternate lo More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher Weggeman, deputy commander of Air Combat Command, presents a coin to 2nd Lt. Ria Grace Gozon, 355th Medical Support Squadron Medical Information Services flight commander, at More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 26, 2020. The HC-130J conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 355th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment shop inspects flight gear at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2020. AFE’s meticulous pre-flight More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 15, 2020. The A-10 is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform for a variety of mun More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tamaera Colthirst, 355th Operational Support Squadron Airfield Management Flight operations journeyman, advises air traffic control of possible hazards on runway at Davis-Monthan More
Patricia Lyda, spouse of the 355th Wing command chief, greets Sharene Brown, First Lady of the Air Force, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 17, 2020. Brown visited Davis-Monthan as part of an effo More
Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, poses with a military spouse at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 17, 2020. Pence addressed and thanked military spouses for their efforts and sacrifice More
Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, addresses military spouses at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 17, 2020. Barrett engaged with military leaders and families to receive feedback on qual More
Retired pararescueman Chris Young, site manager for the 68th Rescue Squadron, lifts weights at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 22, 2020. The 68th RQS is a guardian angel formal training unit that s More
Roxanne McHugh, 355th Wing Equal Opportunity specialist, interviews an Airman about resolving a possible issue with the Airman's unit at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2020. The EO office rece More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Blake Gonzales, 355th Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist, prepares a script for the Air Force Ball at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2020. Gonzales was the m More
A resiliency coin sits on a desk at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2020. The coin is presented to 355th Wing Airmen during post-deployment reintegration briefs and has 11 numbers for helping a More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 79th Rescue Squadron prepares to perform an airdrop over Arizona, Oct. 7, 2020. The 79th RQS trained with pararescuemen from the 68th RQS and HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 55th RQS More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mischa Martin, 355th Medical Group physical therapy technician, poses for a photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 8, 2020. The 355th MDG provides trusted, quality care t More
355th Security Forces Squadron Airmen patrol an event at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 9, 2020. 355th SFS Airmen monitor base-wide events to ensure the safety of attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo b More
Senior Airman Rogelialeene Villanueva, 355th Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, poses for a portrait at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2020. Villanueva ensures the Airmen at Davis-Month More
Government Vehicles park at the 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Operations Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 14, 2020. The 355th LRS GTOC's new conctactless procedure was adopted More
An Airman from the 355th Security Forces Squadron talks to another SFS defender at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 16, 2020. The 355th SFS hosted a community involved event, ‘Coffee with Cops’, to p More
An Airman enrolled in the 372nd Training Squadron’s Right Time Training program listens to instruction in the classroom at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 21, 2020. The 372nd TRS transitioned from t More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs from the 355th Maintenance Group work on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 21, 2020. The 355th MXG performs aircraft repairs, equipment maintenance More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quinton Le Quieu, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, poses for a picture with his MWD, Silke, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 27. 2020. Militar More
Airmen from the 355th Wing get briefed during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 2, 2020. Bushwhacker 20-07, the 355th Wing’s dynamic force employment and agile combat employment e More
Senior Airman Heather Bradley, 355th Security Forces Squadron defender, demonstrates body search techniques during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. The 355th Security Fo More
Airman 1st Class Jackson Wagner, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, performs pre-flight inspections on an A-10 on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. More
An Airman from the 355th Wing dons mission oriented protective posture gear during Bushwhacker 20-07 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 3, 2020. Airmen from across the wing were trained on a variety More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk II assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron flies over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 4, 2020. The 55th RQS completed contested maritime training at Naval Air Station North Island, Califo More
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Dennis, 55th Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, shoots a gun on an HH-60G Pave Hawk II off the coast of Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California, Nov. 4, 2020. More
Senior Airman Jake Marquez, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point operator, waits on aircraft to arrive during a FARP mission in support of Bushwhacker 20-07 at Fort Bliss, Texas, Nov. More
An Airman observes as a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron performs landing zone short operations as part of exercise Bushwhacker 20-07 at Auxiliary Six Airfield, Gila Bend, Ari More
Senior Airman Zachary Watkins, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems troop, pulls a simulated incapacitated Airman out of a fuel tank during training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizo More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Boules, 354th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, performs pre-flight inspections at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 3, 2021. Boules role at the 354th FS is to More
Crew chief Airman 1st Class Janeric Malenab of the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona (DMAFB), conducts pre-flight checks on the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft with pilot More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., speaks during the 2019 MacKay Trophy presentation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 18, 2021. Brown presented the trophy to two Davis-M More
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft taxi to the run way at Naval Air Station North Island's Hayley Field. Members from the 61st Airlift Squadron out of Little Rock AFB, Arkansas and 354th Fighter Squadron ou More
From left to right: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Airman 1st Class Jacori Ervin, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron aviation deployment specialist, and U.S Air Force Maj. Heather Higley, More
Malcolm Johnson, World War II veteran and former prisoner of war, tells his story at the Tucson Veterans Center in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 18, 2015. Johnson was a civilian contractor when he was captured in Decembe More
U.S. Marine Corporal Dan Peete, reconnaissance Marine, observes as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Miles Roberts, reserve pararescueman, secures his harness to the rope during Angel Thunder 2015 high angle rescue More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Force Reconnaissance Marines remove a patient simulator from an overturned vehicle at the Playas Research and Training Center, N.M., during Angel Thunder 2015, June 11, 2015. The patient s More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Quinn, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 563rd Operations Support Squadron Forward Area Refueling Point team member, anchors a fuel hose connected to an HC-130J Combat Kin More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron drops a Humvee during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. T More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Gugelman, 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot, poses for a photo with his wife, Stephanie, and their three sons on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to- More