Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ Installation Guide

This category contains information on organizational units and activities on Davis-Monthan AFB. It includes organization and telephone contacts, basic safety and vehicle information, and items that are especially important or unique to this location. It also includes some basic statistics and history regarding the site.

Major Command: Air Combat Command

Primary Weapon Systems: A/OA-10A, EC-130H, EC130E

Mission: To train and provide combat-ready A/OA-10A pilots, squadrons, forward air controllers, air liaison officers; EC-130H command and EC-130E communications countermeasures to unified commanders. Provide initial training for all A-10A pilots. Serve as the ACCEL executive agent for treaty compliance. Provides support to 24 tenant units.

History: The base was activiated in 1924. Charles Lindbergh officially conducted the base opening ceremonies. The base was named for two local early aviators, who died in separate flight accidents; 1st Lt Samuel H. Davis, killed December 22, 1921, and 2nd Lt Oscar Monthan, killed March 27, 1924.