AFSOUTH volunteers revitalize Encilia Halfway House

New commander to take reins of 12th AF, AFSOUTH

Twelfth Air Force and Air Forces Southern will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.Major Gen. Chris Nowland will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and will take the reins of the 12th Air Force (AFSOUTH) from Lt.

No-notice exercise tests Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief readiness of AFSOUTH Airmen

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck in Nevidah at 9:20 p.m., December 5, 2014.The earthquake killed more than 2,000 individuals and left more than 10,000 injured or missing.More than 150,000 residents were left without homes major infrastructure and building damage has occurred.United States Western

AFSOUTH Airmen train Salvadoran firefighters

Firefighters from the 612th Air Base Squadron's Fire Emergency Services facilitated the El Salvador's Autonomous Executive Port Commission airport firefighter live-fires for 12 firefighters, Dec. 3.The Salvadoran airport firefighters are required to have their qualifications completed annually on

AFSOUTH volunteers donate time, talents to Siloam Orphanage

AFSOUTH Liaison Officers: A blending of cultures

(This feature is part of the "AFSOUTH Liaison Officers" series. These stories focus on a single Air Forces Southern liaison officer, highlighting their experience serving as their country's representative to the AFSOUTH Commander.)Colonel Alexandre Alves was surprised when he received a call

AFSOUTH Liaison Officers: Embarking on a journey toward a promising future

(This feature is part of the "AFSOUTH Liaison Officers" series. These stories focus on a single Air Forces Southern liaison officer, highlighting their experience serving as their country's representative to the AFSOUTH Commander.)Colonel Alex Voigt has only been serving as the Air Forces Southern

Joint Task Force-Bravo welcomes training to help support mission

Members from the Pacific Disaster Center traveled over 4,000 miles to provide Joint Task Force-Bravo with the tools necessary to successfully plan and prepare for a crisis and contingency response within the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.Beginning Nov. 6, members of JTF-Bravo will

AFSOUTH Liaison Officers: A proud heritage of service, a new tradition of regional leadership

(This feature is part of the "AFSOUTH Liaison Officers" series. These stories focus on a single Air Forces Southern liaison officer, highlighting their experience serving as their country's representative to the AFSOUTH Commander.)Colonel Carlos Torres followed in his father's footsteps when he

Working around the clock: 612th SPTS

On a day-to-day basis, members of Davis-Monthan AFB drive by what appears to be a normal building on the outside. Those who work in this building understand that the work conducted there is crucial in supporting of one the world's largest ongoing tasks.The 612th Support Squadron's primary mission is