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PeoPle of Davis-Monthan how Davis-Monthan aDaPteD to 2020

Hogan’s Rappelling into readiness D-M salutes Pima County with flyover An A-10 Thunder- D-M, local businesses join
bolt II and an F-16D
Fighting Falcon
forces to protect Airmen
fly over Tucson
farewell May 14, 2020. The
aircraft were a
part of a four-ship
formation that
flew over police
stations, medical
centers and other
establishments in
recognition of the
efforts of front-line
workers that are
working around the
clock to keep Tuc-
son and its families
safe and healthy
throughout the CO-
Airman 1st Class Jacob Stephens VID-19 pandemic.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jacob Stephens Author Simon Sinek offers advice to D-M Airmen Staff Sgt. Sergio Gamboa
Col. Jeff Hogan, former 355th Fighter Group commander, is Staff Sgt. Nicholas Felag, 355th Logistics Readiness
Col. Hogan hugs his family during his sprayed on the flightline June 18, 2020, at Davis-Monthan Air Squadron aircraft parts store supervisor, waits to distrib-
Force Base. Hogan conducted his final flight as he retired after
retirement ceremony June 18, 2020, at
ute cloth masks April 15, 2020, at Davis-Monthan Air Force
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. 24 years of service. Base. Felag distributed more than 250 cloth masks to base
units to help combat and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Davis-Monthan hosts blood drive

Chief says journey ‘never Summary Courts

mine alone’ Officer Notification

On December 13, 2020, Davis-Monthan lost two
Chief Master Sgt. Loretta
Washington, 355th Medical amazing Airmen, Staff Sgt. Justin Ziegler and Staff
Sgt. Jhonus Gonzalez, in a motor vehicle accident. We
Support Squadron super- Tech. Sgt. Eric Flores ask that anyone who may have a claim of indebtedness
intendent, works with an Col. Michael Drowley, 355th Wing commander, and Simon Sinek, author and motivational speaker, hold a virtu-
Airman in the 355th MDSS Senior Airman Blake Gonzales al conference call March 24, 2020. The purpose of the call was to address circumstances regarding COVID-19 to their estates, contacts their respective Summary
at Davis-Monthan Air Force Airmen assigned to the Combat Team Member Course and how it impacts Airmen and their families. Courts Officer (SCO) listed below:
Staff Sgt. Justin A. Ziegler
Base, July 15, 2020. Wash- rappel during a training scenario at Tanque Verde SCO - Capt. Edwin J. Cruz
ington works with her Air- Falls, Tucson, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2020. Airmen in the Contact information - edwin.cruz.8@us.af.mil
men to help build morale CTMC learn evacuation skills during the course to
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and unity in the squadron. Senior Airman Cheyenne Powers include rappelling, as well as other land and water res- Chapel Services Staff Sgt. Jhonus E. Gonzalez
SCO - 1st Lt. William B. Duff
Airman 1st Class Sari Seibert Members from the American Red Cross prepare cue techniques. February is Black History January 29, 2021
Contact information - william.duff.3@us.af.mil
a blood donor at the Benko Fitness Center on Catholic services Staff Month: celebrating, honoring
ECG Airman receives Purple Heart Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, April 24, 2020. Compass Call: Publisher ..............................................................Paul Kinison and educating Americans on the Black History in the Military
On December 26, 2020, Davis-Monthan lost an in-
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The American Red Cross and Davis-Monthan Desert Dove Chapel Business manager ...............................................Lisa Kinison achievements of African Americans
Daily Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
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claim of indebtedness to his estates, please contact the
every safety requirement issued by the Defense Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. Advertising representative ................................Sandi Bueltel Summary Courts Officer (SCO) listed below:
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Department due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first’s final flight Designer .................................................................Tinna Sellie On January 29, 2021, each of
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