FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip ~ Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona ~ 27 May 2008

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

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Road Trip: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base adjacent to Tucson, Arizona. The installation is primarily an Air Combat Command (ACC) base with the 355th Fighter Wing (355 FW) as the host activity. The base is also home to Headquarters, 12th Air Force (12 AF) and the Air Force Material Command's (AFMC) 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (309 AMARG), previously known as the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC).

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is named in honor of Lieutenants Samuel H. Davis and Oscar Monthan, two Tucsonans and World War I era pilots who died in separate military aircraft accidents.

The War Department began construction of the military air base in 1940. The first assigned units were the 1st Bomb Wing, 41st Bomb Group, and 31st Air Base Group, making D-M Air Base the primary training location for the B-24 Liberator, B-29 Superfortress and B-50 Superfortress. D-M's 43rd Air Refueling Squadron had the honor of being one of the first two air refueling squadrons in the Air Force, flying the KB-29M.

Davis-Monthan AFB entered the "Jet Age" in 1953 when the 43rd and 303rd Bomb Wings converted to B-47 Stratojet bombers and T-33 jet trainers. In preparation, the Air Force built a 200' x 11,500' runway. By March 1953, the first of dozens of jet aircraft were delivered to D-M. These aircraft filled the Tucson skies through 1970.

Read More About The History Of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Here!

The 355th Fighter Wing is the host unit at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, however, other units also call D-M home. Twelfth Air Force, the 563rd Rescue Group and The Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) are all based out of D-M.

After the execution of Operation Enduring Freedom, eight A-10s from the 355th Wing were called to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan to fly close air support missions supporting multinational ground forces.

In September 2002, the 48th, 55th, and the 79th Rescue Squadrons (RQS) transferred under control of the 355th Wing, equipped with HC-130 aircraft and HH-60 helicopters. At the same time, the 41st and 43 Electronic Combat Squadrons were realigned under the control of the 55th Electronic Combat Group (55 ECG).

While personnel and aircraft remained on Davis-Monthan AFB operational control of the 55 ECG was assumed by the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Another major wing realignment occurred on 1 October 2003 with the activation of the 563 Rescue Group on Davis-Monthan AFB. Control of the 48th, 55th, and 79th Rescue Squadrons (RQS) was passed to the new group with the 23rd Wing assuming operational command of the unit.

Learn More About Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Here!

The Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest aviation Museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation Museum in the United States.

The Museum collection includes President John F. Kennedy's Air Force One, and presidential aircraft used by president's Nixon and Johnson. The Museum has five large hangars totaling more than 177,000 feet of exhibit space. In addition, the 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Memorial Museum is located on the Museum grounds.

Visit The Pima Air And Space Museum Here!

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[txradioguy]

“When I saw the “flags in” on the Pentagon Channel, I suspected it might be The Old Guard.”

I’m glad you liked my video *big grin*

Did you hear me today announcing the Presidential Wreath Ceremony at ANC?

[laurenmarlowe]

Tann! Wives are always right! :o)

I live in the flight path of a JRB, mainly an NAS Base.

Get to hear those planes fire up an fly around alot. It is just awesome!

[MEG33]

God bless you, txradioguy..I am so grateful for your service.

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy there 50mm, thank you for the gorgeous picture!

[puppypusher]

Thanks for the visit to Davis-Monthan AFB Lauren. I hope you had a great Holiday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good job! I’ll have to watch it again and check the credits.

Been at work all day, still here....I will find it tonight...or maybe in a few. d:o)

And shame on you for no warning!! It better be repeated!!!!!

[50mm]

D-M CLT Four A-10s from Davis-Monthan fly in formation over Arizona April 29. The A-10s received in-flight refueling from a KC-135 from an Arizona Air National Guard unit based out Phoenix. The KC-135 was transporting Tucson community leaders to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for a Civic Leader Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alesia Goosic)

D-M CLT Master Sgt. Vincent Jones, a boom operator with the Phoenix Air National Guard, refuels an A-10 from Davis Monthan over Tombstone MOA April 29. The KC-135 was transporting Tucson community leaders from D-M to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for a Civic Leader Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alesia Goosic)

[laurenmarlowe]

Just that his plane crashed attempting a landing.

I understand he was an incredible pilot and teacher, and flew U2’s for many years.

[mylife]

He was a very good pilot.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, John, for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Pro, for your service to our country.

[eyedigress]

The 602nd TAIRCW was my boss for many years. Thanks for the recognition. :^)

[50mm]

Howdy there 50mm, thank you for the gorgeous picture!

Hey there, Lauren.

I just love the A-10. Davis-Monthan is an awesome Air Force Base, too. More pictures follow at post 47.

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening puppypusher, thank you for joining us this evening!

Had a really nice day here thanks, and I hope you did as well.

So grateful for everyone’s honoring our Troops and Veterans each day here!

We will always remember.

[Tanniker Smith]

Get to hear those planes fire up an fly around alot. It is just awesome!

Almost, but not quite, as loud as when the SST used to land at JFK around 3:30 pm while I was driving home on the Belt Parkway.

[laurenmarlowe]

WOW! What amazing photos!

Thanks so much for posting 50mm!

[mylife]

The Warthog is personally my favorite plane.

Its a pig and its slow but that thing is maneuverable and packs a wollop.

Watching them in Mt passes is amazing

[Kathy in Alaska]

And coming along nicely....The Mayor for the silver!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Late is first today...good job!

[doug from upland]

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Josh got on a plane today and is heading home to Washington. Another “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED,” this time on the Nimitz.