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.

Contact us

PO BOX 14291 TUCSON, AZ 85732

desertthundersquadron@gmail.com