Our mission is to continue to support and be a voice in the community with the knowledge gained as an Honorary Commander in order to support the men, women, families, and mission of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
The Desert Thunder Squadron (DTS), composed of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honorary Commanders’ alumni and retired Air Force veterans known as Afterburners, continues to engage with their respective units in Tucson, Arizona. Now, as DTS members, we lend our skills and resources to the entire base, always ready to assist DMAFB Airmen and Missions.
Named #1 Air Force Base in 2012 and 2018
Generates $2.6 Billion annually for the local economy
Operates the busiest single runway in the Air Force
with 11 flying units and 152 aircraft.
Supports 6 Combatant Commanders around the
globe every day.
164 numbered Air Force, ACC, and Air Force Awards
since 2019, and ACC’s Installation of the Year for
2020 and 2021.
In partnership with Tucson Young Professionals, the mentorship and community engagement program for airmen provides professional development resources and integration into the local community.
8am - 12pm
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