612th SPTS named “best squadron” by Tucson Chamber of Commerce

The 612th Support Squadron was awarded the 2012 E.D. Jewett Award by the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, March 7. The E.D. Jewett Award recognizes the squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB that best represents the finest tradition of military excellence and community involvement in the previous

Airmen exercise excellence during Sharpshooter 13-3

Photos: Operational Readiness Exercise

24th annual Bataan Memorial Death March

Historic homecoming for 317th AG

For the first time in nearly a decade, the entire 317th Airlift Group fleet is back at their home station, as Airmen and aircrew continue to make their way back to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. In true homecoming fashion, scores of family members and friends lined the flightline waiting eagerly for

Former 317th Airlift Group commander delivers 26th C-130J

D-M Airmen leave ABUs and combat boots at home to build houses for Habitat for Humanity

At the break of dawn on a bright and sunny desert morning, more than 45 individuals gathered at a construction site in Tucson, Ariz., freshly armed with hard hats, nail aprons and safety goggles, ready to begin their first day of building houses. However, these weren't the typical new construction

Beale celebrates 1st RS centennial

The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron celebrated its 100th anniversary March 7-9 as the oldest flying unit in U.S. military aviation.The squadron opened its doors to the base populace and special guests for tours, and two days of historical symposiums were held featuring former SR-71 Black Bird pilots,

MC-12 Project Liberty Team competes for aviation's "Greatest Achievement"

Baseball has the World Series, Hollywood has the Oscars, the aviation and aerospace industry has the Collier Trophy.The Air Force's MC-12 Project Liberty has earned a nomination for aviation's most prestigious award. The Robert J. Collier Trophy is awarded annually, "...for the greatest achievement

Beale Airmen keep water clean