FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona ~ 03 JAN 2012

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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).

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.

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[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Doc!

Don't rule out vertigo. Were you looking left and turning right?

[ConorMacNessa]

Not due to the knee - it was slightly downhill - just lost my balance. I'm on a variety of meds, several of which can cause dizziness.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no, Mac...((((HUGS))))...hot tub? Jacuzzi? Hope you don’t get black eyes.

I stayed in with a list of stuff to do. It is COLD outside. It warmed up zero today.

[ConorMacNessa]

Aloha, Biglook! Happy New Year! Just lost my balance on a slight downhill track. How are you doing tonight?

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[ConorMacNessa]

No black eyes. A small knot on my forehead. A tender spot on my knee. Nothing major.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no...did I not do the ping. I better go look.

Oh, good evening, ms b...((HUGS))

PING!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, lauren, for our National Anthem...singing along.

[az.b1bbomberfxr]

Great AFB!! My dad worked on the A-10 flight test program for Fairchild Republic at Edwards AFB in CA and was sent TDY to Davis-Mothan in 1976 for about a year. I followed my dad into the aviation business and worked on a B-1B modification for Boeing about 3 yrs. ago. I love Tucson and Davis-Mothan. Never served in the military but have been privileged to work on many of our defense Aviation program. God Bless the USA and our wonderful MILITARY!!

[BIGLOOK]

Things could be better; healthy physically but mentally challenged at the moment; senses ok but sensibilities stressed/ And I have to come up with a new tagline. Gotta find some thing to Keelhaul.

[az.b1bbomberfxr]

Oh, btw...the B-1B mod was performed at AMARG!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sorry for the late ping...

Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!

~ Road Trip: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona ~

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*sigh* I found it in another window, all set up and ready to go. One must push the Post button for it to happen.

Sure glad you said something.

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[SkyDancer]

Gathering my things to head on back down to the Land of Oz. Leaving on the 4th. It's been fun being home; visiting, meeting with friends, parties (whoo hoo) and other stuff. Won't be back on the net until the weekend.

[SandRat]

That’s near my home!!! — WAA - HOOO!!!!!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
TANK U!
*HUG*

[luvie]

Till they all come home........

Hope you are having a relaxing evening, Early Bird! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Eventide, Lady Ms. B.!

*BOW*

How dost thou fare this eventide?



My knights and men-at-arms are at your service!

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[ConorMacNessa]

Doing great now, thanks, Luv! Check earlier posts for my mishap this evening. All is well - no damage.

Hope all is well with you this evening.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening,teen...*HUGS*...it HAS been a relaxing day. Working on a long list of stuff to do, but making progress. I’m pleased with my day.

How was your day? Weather ok for your allergies?

Highest today was barely zero.