U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Schul, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron unit deployment manager, rides a dirt bike at Lake Havasu City, Arizona. (Courtesy Photo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron perform phase 2 maintenance tasks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, October 20-29, 2025. Phase maintenance is a routinely scheduled aircraft maintenance process, including over 13 flights and 500 maintenance tasks to ensure operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam -- Within the U.S. Air Force, there is hardly a more recognizable symbol than the First Sergeant’s diamond, proudly displayed under the uppermost chevrons of their rank. First Sergeants, or “Shirts,” fill a vital role in any unit.
The Human Performance Center on base is a valuable resource for Airmen and their families or retirees looking to improve their health and fitness through a focus on daily habits, nutrition and an overall understanding of your individual health.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The 11th Combat Air Base Squadron conducted a deployed flu vaccination operation on Oct. 7, aimed at maintaining force health and mission readiness by providing Airmen with access to influenza vaccines.
Through the scorching heat of an Arizona summer, the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning shop kept Davis-Monthan’s mission running despite working with less than half its usual manning.
Tumon, Guam - Airmen from the 824th Base Defense Squadron, deployed in support of the 11th Air Task Force in Guam, integrated with the Guam Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for a multi-day training course in late September 2025.
One resource available to Airmen is the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program. The ASIST program teaches participants how to recognize when someone shows signs of suicidal thoughts and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Unlike prevention campaigns focused on awareness, ASIST emphasizes real-time, peer-to-peer intervention.
