About Desert Thunder Squadron
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.
Featured Programs
Supporting the amazing families of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is at the heart of what
Desert Thunder Squadron is all about. It’s an absolute honor—and a blast!
DMAFB Winterfest
DMAFB Bike Giveaway
One Year Away Program
Davis-Monthan AFB Impact
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.
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