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The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, the Warthog, has been earmarked for retirement for over a decade, but what is happening today with the men and women who keep the Hogs flying into their sixth decade? Col Nick 'Stoli' Radoescu is the commander of the 355th Operations Group based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. He oversees the operations of four squadrons of A-10s and their support units, including the training of the next generation of Hog drivers. Stoli kindly sat down with Boney to chat about his career, the A-10 today and the future of the Close Air Support mission in the USAF, with the spectre of the F-35 hanging over the venerable Hog.★Find out more about the 355th Operations Group here: https://www.dm.af.mil/About-DM/Units/355th-Operations-Group/★Learn more about Davis-Monthan Air Force Base here: https://www.dm.af.mil/Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum through the links below:★Visit the Pima Air and Space Museum's website here: https://pimaair.org/ ★Learn more about the Titan Missile Museum here: https://titanmissilemuseum.org/ ★Find out who is in the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame here: https://pimaair.org/about-us/arizona-aviation-hall-of-fame/ ★Want to know how the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum is progressing? Find out more here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/ ★Become a Damcasteer today on Patreon! Join from just £3+VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt and grab some merch. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/thedamcastersThe Damcasters © 2024 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International00:00 Introduction and Welcome02:48 Stolis's Journey to the Air Force05:44 First A-10 Flight and Firing the Gun11:27 Training and Future of the A-1018:39 Technological Advancements in the A-1023:57 Incorporating New Weapons and Systems25:35 Deployment Experiences and Mission Evolution32:12 Challenges and Changes in the A-10 Community42:51 Memorable Combat Stories47:22 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This edition features stories on the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) regenerating a group of F-16 Fighting Falcons at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Air Force Week New York City highlighting the Air Force, giving the public a glimpse into Air Force life, and helping the recruiting effort, and a former Airman who hosts the Cooking for Real Food Network television show. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features a story on U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, touring the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with the Republic of Korea's Foreign and Defense Ministers, the Air Force and Army ordering eight C-27J Spartan joint cargo aircraft from L3 Communications, A-10C pilot, 1st Lt. Daniel Griffin dropping live munitions at a range at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., and the Incirlik Air Base resident Ice Cream Man, Tech Sgt. Matt Lichtenberg. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

The mission of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations is to identify, exploit and neutralize criminal, intelligence and terrorist threats to the Air Force, Department of Defense and the US Government. OSI was created in 1948 and is patterned after the FBI. They currently have over 2,000 military and civilian agents working across the globe. “John Smith” (not his real name) served 13 years in the OSI. He originally started in Air Rescue and Recovery supporting the Titan II missile silos at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Smith found himself “without a job” when the Titan II program was discontinued.  He had developed a relationship with an OSI Agent who suggested he apply but warned him “We NEVER take first term airmen.” Smith applied and because of linguistic and other skills, was accepted. He made sure to invite that original OSI agent to his ceremony. As a Spanish speaker, his first overseas assignment was to Panama doing counter-intelligence work.  When it was decided that Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega would be charged with drug trafficking, his focus became more concentrated. One of his best sources, a “little old grandmother” just outside of Panama City had good information that was always corroborated by the Intel personnel from other branches. But soon they learned that they all had the same “source”. Future meetings with the grandmother took place in a group. Another situation involved a Russian defector. When Smith notified the State Department of what they had, he was given an envelope full of hundred dollar bills for the defector and told to place him on a plane to the United States immediately. One of his proudest moments of his Special Investigations career was when his intelligence was used in the invasion of Panama. The saddest case was at Nellis Air Force Base when an Airman facing her third deployment in a year took her own life. TAKEAWAY: “If you look at all the defectors over our history, they all worked pretty cheap.”

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we are joined by two incredible guests: former Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, and Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska's 2nd District.-Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th Secretary of Defense in July 2019 when he was confirmed in an overwhelming 90-8 vote by the U.S. Senate in rare bipartisan fashion. Esper went on to successfully lead the Defense Department through an unprecedented time in the nation's history: from conflict with Iran, an ongoing military campaign in Afghanistan, and counter-terrorism operations in the Middle East; to open competition with China and Russia amidst a fundamental shift in the geo-strategic environment; and from the greatest civil unrest and political turmoil America has seen in decades, to a major recession and the spread of a global pandemic the world had not experienced in over 100 years, all while dealing with an unpredictable White House.As Defense Secretary, Esper was responsible for ensuring the United States' national security, protecting the American people at home and abroad, and advancing the country's interests globally. In this capacity, he led the largest and most complex organization in the world given its nearly three million service members and defense civilians, $740 billion annual budget, and trillions of dollars of weapons, equipment, and infrastructure located at 4,800 sites in over 160 countries. Esper's broad scope of responsibilities ranged from organizing, manning, training, and equipping the joint force, to the research and development of future weapons, concepts, and equipment; and from defense trade, diplomacy, and cybersecurity, to healthcare, hospitals, housing, and schools.Dr. Esper made major strides in shaping and implementing the National Defense Strategy, which called for a return to preparing for high intensity conflict in a new era of great power competition principally against China and Russia. To this end, Esper established the Space Force and Space Command, proposed a dramatic change in the size and composition of the U.S. Navy, enhanced the resourcing and operations of Cyber Command, and led a major reform effort that reorganized the department and freed up billions of dollars for higher priorities. He worked hard to strengthen alliances and grow new partners, especially in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, and helped drive a major increase in the readiness and capability of NATO members, all while advancing new warfighting, operational, and readiness concepts in the U.S. military.Esper also oversaw the largest R&D budget in the department's history, drove spending on cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, directed energy, advanced networking, robotics, and hypersonics, and launched the biggest initiative in decades to improve diversity and inclusion in the armed forces.Prior to becoming Defense Secretary, Dr. Esper served as the 23rd Secretary of the Army from November 2017 until June 2019. In this capacity, he was responsible for over 1.5 million active, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and Army civilians, a budget of $180 billion annually, and all aspects of leading the world's most capable ground combat force. During his tenure, Esper launched a renaissance in how the Service organized, manned, trained, and equipped the force as it shifted its focus back toward large-scale combat operations against great power competitors.Dr. Esper was a reformer who spearheaded an extensive review process dubbed “night court” that reduced organizational inefficiencies and eliminated scores of programs to free up funding for critical modernization initiatives. He also established a new U.S. Army Futures Command designed to improve the Army's acquisition process and bolster its broader effort to field a modern force capable of fighting in all domains. Finally, he directed an overhaul of Army recruiting standards and processes, the lengthening and toughening of Infantry Basic Combat Training, and the development of a new Talent Management system for the service, all while advancing important initiatives for Army spouses and families.-Growing up and working on a farm in Illinois, Congressman Don Bacon learned first-hand how the value of hard work and commitment contributes to the success of a small business. He moved from the family farm to attend Northern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a Bachelors of Political Science in 1984, the same year he married Angie, the love of his life. They have three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. One year later, he began his military career by joining the U.S. Air Force and serving nearly 30 years, ultimately retiring as a Brigadier General.During his career in the Air Force, Congressman Bacon specialized in electronic warfare, intelligence and reconnaissance. His career highlights include two tours as a Wing Commander, at Ramstein Airbase in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska; group command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona; squadron command in Arizona, and expeditionary squadron command in Iraq.  In total, Rep. Bacon served 16 assignments including four deployments in the Middle East to include Iraq in 2007 to 2008 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.Congressman Bacon's military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, two Legion of Merits, five Meritorious Service Medals, and the Aerial Achievement Medal. Additionally, he was selected as Europe's top Air Force Wing Commander for his time at Ramstein Airbase, as well as recognized as a distinguished graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, Navigator-Electronic Warfare School, and Officer Intelligence School. Further, Congressman Bacon has earned two Masters Degrees, from the University of Phoenix in Arizona and the National War College in Washington D.C.Upon his retirement from the Air Force in 2014, Congressman Bacon served as the military advisor to Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01), where he specialized in military affairs focusing on Offutt Air Force Base and the Nebraska National Guard. He also was an Assistant Professor at Bellevue University where he taught Undergraduate Leadership along with American Vision and Values (The Kirkpatrick Signature Series), until his 2016 election to Congress, representing Nebraska's Second Congressional District. Presently, Congressman Bacon serves on two committees within the House of Representatives:  the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Agricultural Committee.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Eat Your Vegetables: Inflammation and Food Quality with Samantha Leyh, MS, RD, CSSD, AF Special Warfare Performance DieticianJoin Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about inflammation and food quality! In this episode we chat about:Do you know the difference between Omegas 3's vs 6's? Think again...The mind-body food connection.Is it worth buying organic?Are canned and frozen foods a good choice?Booze and inflammation.When it is appropriate to "detox"?Samantha Leyh is the performance dietitian at Davis Monthan Air Force Base where she predominantly works with the bases special warfare (guardian angel) and A10 pilot population. Sam has a background in nutrition and physiology research including during graduate school at Florida State University, a quick trip to the Australian Institute of Sport, and most recently before moving to Tucson, within Air Force Research Lab at the STRONG Lab. Back in the day, Sam was a Division I athlete and captain of the women's soccer team at the University of Rhode Island. These days, she considers herself an outdoor adventure enthusiast and spends her time mountain biking, as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and enjoying the incredible food scene of the local Tucson community. Talk to you later! 

Today's show rundown: Mark wants to follow up about George Soros - crime goes up significantly every place Soros installs on of his puppets. These prosecutors are letting out people who have been arrested 21 times. Crimnals are on a revolving door, allowed back on the street, come back again, over and over. It has NOTHING to do Soros defending the black community. The Democratic Party could care less about blacks and hispanics. We meet Rodney Glassman who is running for Attorney General in Arizona. He is a Major in the US Air Force JAG Corps. We are thinking Rodney is NOT being backed by George Soros. Rodney goes into a little bit of his background. County Offices and AG offices are being weaponized by the Left, who are calling anyone who voted for Trump now days a domestic terrorist. Glassman is running for AG to protect the people FROM the Government. The average family has been beaten down by the government...from mask mandates to CRT being taught in schools. The border down in Arizona - what happens at the border doesn't stop at the border. Its less of a border issue than an illegal immigration issue. 1.7 million Fentanyl pills in Scottsdale. Arizona is under invasion. Listen in for more of what Rodney Glassman has to say. Health Tip - Nitric Oxide https://vatellia.com/collections/all/products/nitric-boost?selling_plan=940015786&variant=41327764406442 Discout Code - BFT https://www.rodneyglassman.com/ Rodney Glassman moved to Tucson over twenty years ago to run his family business and study at the University of Arizona. Prior to graduating from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and joining the United States Air Force JAG Corps Reserve, Rodney worked full time while earning his undergraduate degree in agricultural economics and a PhD in Arid Land Resource Sciences. While in law school, at age 29, Rodney met his future wife and was elected to the Tucson City Council. He currently lives in Phoenix with his wife, Sasha and their two daughters. VETERAN In 2009, Rodney applied to the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps Reserve. He obtained his commission in March of 2009, and after completing Air Force officer and JAG training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, was assigned to the office of the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. At Davis-Monthan, Rodney prosecuted sexual assault, financial crimes, drugs, and DUIs, while providing legal assistance to service members and their families. In 2014, Rodney was reassigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, as well as providing operational law support for 612th Air Operations Center and 12th Numbered Air Force in Tucson. Rodney also served in several quasi-judicial roles – as a legal advisor for discharge boards ruling on the admissibility of evidence; and as a preliminary hearing officer where he heard witness testimony and reviewed the government's evidence to determine if probable cause for the charges existed while providing the commander recommendations on charging and case resolution. In 2018, Rodney was reassigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, where he served as the Acting Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, providing comprehensive legal support to commanders, first sergeants, and organizational leaders responsible for 4,000 personnel. Eielson AFB is home to the F-35A Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon Aggressor Air as well as RED FLAG-Alaska, promoting U.S. interests across the Asia-Pacific region and ensuring the ability to project...

I Should Be Sponsored by Quaker Oats:  Performance Nutrition with Samantha Leyh MS, RD, CSSD, AF Special Warfare and Pilot Performance Dietician. Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about performance nutrition for recovery! We have a great conversation about the importance of fueling per performance, why you HAVE TO have carbs as a tactical and/or high-performance athlete, and how surprisingly the majority of this population is under eating! We get a little nerdy on how under fueling puts stress on the physiology of the body, the effects nutrition has on heart rate variability and how nutrition plays a role in injury prevention! This episode is full of tips and expert info!!Samantha Leyh is the performance dietitian at Davis Monthan Air Force Base where she predominantly works with the bases special warfare (guardian angel) and A10 pilot population. Sam has a background in nutrition and physiology research including during graduate school at Florida State University, a quick trip to the Australian Institute of Sport, and most recently before moving to Tucson, within Air Force Research Lab at the STRONG Lab. Back in the day, Sam was a Division I athlete and captain of the women's soccer team at the University of Rhode Island. These days, she considers herself an outdoor adventure enthusiast and spends her time mountain biking, as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and enjoying the incredible food scene of the local Tucson community. 

We continue our chat with U.S. Air Force Colonel (Ret) Scott "Soup" Campbell, who is a A-10 fighter pilot, and a highly decorated combat-tested leader who also served as Wing Commander of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.In this episode we focus on the formidable A-10C Warthog, a modernized version of the original A-10. Colonel Campbell speaks about the upgrades which make the jet even more lethal than its predecessor, making it virtually unmatched in the Close Air Support (CAS) role.You'll hear how the Air Force integrates and communicates with the Army and Marine Corps, and you'll hear about Forward Air Controllers (FAC), Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC), and why the Air Liaison Officer (ALO) position was created.Colonel Campbell speaks about how the A-10 is utilized in combat, and why military members across services have a love affair with the jet.You'll also hear what the A-10 community most wishes for to make the jet even more capable than it already is.Thanks to Colonel Campbell for his time, kindness, insight and support for this podcast!Go Bold!

 Mike Martin, DVBE, is a member of various veteran service organizations. Mike created a sales and distribution company in the health and wellness industry 13 years ago to help him share the positive impact of the various products he has found in his journey of being an Agent Orange poisoned boots on ground in South Vietnam. Mike's StoryI grew up as an Air Force brat and had opportunity to travel all the USA and lived in France and Morocco, North Africa. three high schools and 28schools K to 8, provided a complete Life's journey and education. Drafted one week after high school graduation, just after I started  college classes.  I received a college deferment. I had a Life Goal.  I wanted to be an Officer. in the military.  I found a program in the US Navy Reserve (ROC) that allowed me achieve that goal ujpon graduation from college.  I went direct to OCS and then received orders to be designated a Navy Supply Corps Officer.  Upon graduation from the 6 month Supply  Corps School received orders to Naval Support Activity Danang, RSVN.  I came home to the ugly America in 1970..  I served as station Supply Officer at MCAS(H) Santa Ana/Tustin, CA, and then Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tuscon, Az, a NavAir assignment at the bone yard at DM.I left the Navy in April, 1972, I entered the corporate space in May, 1972. I started in sales and also promoted to sales management. Worked in corporate space for various organizations until 2013.  all during that time I had side hustles in various fields but mostly centered around health and wellness and at same time working int various VSO''s.  The Speakers Bureau started in early 2000's and still operating today.Married twice, father of two and granddad to 7.  Healthy living is the cornerstone to longevity and abundant lifestyle.  set up a time to chat with me and begin your journey.Connect with Mike:Phone Number: 9253231093 www.facebook.com/askmikemartinwww.linkedin/in/askmikemartinwww.facebook.com/askmikehealthylivingTrisha Stetzel, owner of ResultsXtreme Business Solutions is your host.More About Trisha Herehttps://teamrxc.com/about-trisha/Video versions of Serving the Communityhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnxZ3MPHYPGn61f6JNIQzVg82I7gIZo_dHow to Connect with TrishaFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/tstetzelLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teamrxc_resultsxtreme/Websitehttps://trishastetzel.focalpointcoaching.com/

Born and raised in White Plains, NY, went to college at Elon University, NC. Joined Air Force ROTC, and commissioned as an officer in 2012. Since then, she has spent the last 9 years Active Duty Air Force. Currently stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ, Ali has built a portfolio just shy of $1mm, and has enough saved up in stocks to have a financial runway for 4 years, and it all started with automating her investing. In 2022 she will be separating after 10 years of military service to do full-time what she is currently doing part-time: being a real estate agent with Five Pillars Team brokered by eXp. How to Reach Ali: tiktok: Ali_the_Agent ali@garcedrealty.com or alexandra.garced@exprealty.com Sites Mentioned in the show: Mypay.dfas.mil Tsp.gov Military.defense.gov Biggerpockets.com Rentometer.com Asr.pima.gov (to check tax amount, and what it's coded/being taxed at) AlexandraGarced.exprealty.com https://alexandragarced.exprealty.careers/ https://fivepillarsrealty.com/ourteam/ https://www.instagram.com/ali_the_agent/ =|| Books Mentioned ||= scribe (9.99 a month) Rick Kid Smart Kid by Robert Kiyosaki - https://amzn.to/3zoPR4G Cashflow board game - https://amzn.to/2Xw2Hki 4 hour work week - Timothy Ferriss (audio book) - https://amzn.to/2XBalKs Bigger Pockets Publishing - https://amzn.to/3nPxDac THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! -- DISCLAIMER: I am not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. The content in this audio are for educational purposes only. You must do your own research and make the best choice for you. Investing of any kind involves risk. While it is possible to minimize risk, your investments are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. I am merely sharing my opinion with no guarantee of gains or losses on investments. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, CFP, an attorney, insurance agent, financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. #AliTheAgent #RealEstateBooks #S2E11 #AboutThatWallet --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aboutthatwallet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aboutthatwallet/support

Scott "Soup" Campbell joins me to talk about service, leadership, relationships, being decisive and a whole lot more. Soup graduated from the Air Force Academy, became an A-10 pilot and later a commander at my first ever duty station; Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. He served for 25 years, honorably. He flew the first ever Close Air Support sorties in Afghanistan (Operation Anaconda), as well as serving as a JTAC later in his career. He also rose through the ranks, serving as a commander at various levels, including group level in Afghanistan, as well as at the wing level.  I consider Soup to be a positive man, a good man. I also believe he is an exceptional communicator and leader that we can all learn a lot from. 

Colonel Scott C. Campbell is the Assistant, Manpower and Operations, Headquarters, United States Air Force Academy where he assists in the oversight of aviation and summer programs, cadet assignments and course of instruction development.   Prior to assuming his current assignment, he served as Commander of the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. He was responsible for one of the largest installations and flying operations in the United States Air Force, with more than 7,500 Airmen, 3,000 civilians, and more than 100 aircraft. He was responsible for organizing, training, and equipping a wing comprised of 20 squadrons, two of which were fighter squadrons. The wing provided A-10C aircraft for close air support and forward air control, combat support, and medical forces for combatant commander requirements worldwide. The 355th Fighter Wing was also responsible for training A-10C pilots for the entire Total Force and was the Air Combat Command executive agent for Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces and Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty compliance.    Colonel Campbell earned his commission in 1995 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He has commanded at the group and squadron level, and served as an Aide-de-Camp and weapons school instructor. Colonel Campbell served as the Afghanistan Country Director in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy.   Colonel Campbell is a command pilot with more than 3,400 hours in the T-34, T-38, A-10 and MQ-9. He has flown in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.

Well folks, our mission (to bring you all six stories from the February 2017 Mission show, in this case) has come to an end. This final story from that event features Jordan Wilson, who provides an exciting, possibly even educational, window into his experiences in Afghanistan as part of the Air Force. Not going into combat or anything, just...hacking the mish. From Jordan's Odyssey bio: Jordan Wilson is a Linguist stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.  He's a graduate of The Ohio State University and a six-year veteran of the United States Air Force. When he isn't flying around the desert he performs improv comedy at the TIM comedy theater here in Tucson.  This is his first foray into the art of live storytelling. This story was performed and recorded in front of a live audience at The Screening Room in Tucson, AZ, on February 2nd, 2017, and was curated by Molly McCloy. For more information about Odyssey Storytelling, please visit www.odysseystorytelling.com. To support our April fundraiser, please click here, and thank you so much!

Father-Son Parescuemen Maurice & Jason Sweet served at the same team at the same time at the 306th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Maurice was originally a PJ in the 1980's and early 90's. He re-enlisted in 2010 at the age of 44 to yet again serve as an Air Force Pararescumen...But this time, he would serve by at his son's side. Join SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as Maurice is interviewed by his son Jason, discussing changes in Pararescue over the years, Maurice's re-enlistment after 19 years, mission to Ethiopia, training stories, training tips, & more.Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathletePhotos of Maurice & Jason serving as PJ's together: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5rB-tKAUVY/?igshid=s0mr01i908zmFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socomathlete/Subscribe to our New YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/socomathleteEmail us: socomathlete@gmail.comVisit our website: www.socomathlete.comGot what it takes for Special Operations? Seeking guidance on the next step? Email us, DM us, or message us from our website now!

The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona is often referred to as the Boneyard.That’s because it houses approximately 4,000 retired military aircraft – more than anyplace else in the world. And, according to recent reports, it’s about to get a little bigger.The Air Force has announced plans to retire more than 100 planes across its bomber, airlift, tanker and drone fleets in order to make room for additional aircraft tied to its $1 billion Next Generation Air Dominance program.According to a report on Military.com, shipping 17 B-1B Lancer bombers, 44 A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter jets, 30 KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-10 Extender refuelers, as well as 24 RQ-4 Global Hawk drones and 24 C-130H Hercules troop transport planes will free up over $4 billion that the Air Force can use on some other stuff with really cool names.For example, the aforementioned Air Dominance program will explore what future fighter jet operations could look like and support the Advanced Battle Management System. This program will look to sync current intel with surveillance information and machine-gathered reconnaissance data in formulating military plans.In addition to investing in strategic air combat and defense planning, the funds will be used to help boost and update the Air Force’s current fleet with new F-35A Joint Strike Fighters, F-15EX fighter jets and MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters.The aircraft that make their way to the 2,600-acre Boneyard will either be stored for potential use in the short term, picked for parts, or readied for sale. On average, aircraft at the facility produce about $500 million in sales to “military, government and allied customers.

As President of the Leading Edge Flying Club in Chicago, Marc meets a lot of "avgeeks"; each with a story that connects them to our special aviation family.  Recently Marc met Nathan Dial, an Air Force Captain who moved to Chicago on a 3 year sabbatical to earn his PhD.  Prior to coming to Chicago, Nate was flying C-130's as a Flight Commander of Group Current Operations, 55th Electronic Combat Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson.  His resume of accomplishments and decorations is lengthy, and especially impressive, considering its all happened in less than 10 years.   Not surprisingly, Nate's success has been the result of his intelligence, hard work, and understanding that the successful completion of every flight is based on how well the crew works as a team, and not due to any single crew member. We know you will enjoy getting to know Nate.  Let us know if you have any other questions you'd like us to ask him.   Also, please share your ideas with the entire SimpleFlight Facebook and Instagram community  @simpleflightradio   Thanks for being a part of the SimpleFlight Family!!!

If you're looking for health food, there's no sense wasting time at a greasy burger counter. And if you're the Air Force looking for innovation to ensure you can win the next war, your traditional aerospace contractor might not be the place either. Lt. Col. Dan Schoeni is chief of international law at 12th Air Force at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to explain more.

Tammy Barlette got her introduction to aviation when she received 40 hours of flight instruction from the ROTC Program at the University of Minnesota. After graduation and commissioning, she attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas. When she received her wings, she qualified to remain at Del Rio as a T-37 Instructor Pilot as a FAIP (First Assignment Instructor Pilot). After serving as an IP for three years, she qualified in the A-10, and went overseas to Korea. When she returned to the United States, she flew A-10s at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson, and then became qualified in the MQ-1 Predator. Tammy participated in 1500 hours of combat support in Iraq and Afghanistan, protecting our troops on the ground with real-time combat support. After attending Weapons School, she returned to Laughlin Air Force Base as a T-38 Instructor Pilot. She recently retired from the Air Force, and is now a motivational speaker. Her websites are www.tammybarlette.com and www.athenasvoiceuse.com.

An F-22 Raptor can fly at 1,500 miles per hour, and an intercontinental ballistic missile travels at 15,000 miles per hour. But cyber attacks travel at the speed of light and nothing the military has can keep up, least of all the acquisition process. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Schoeni, a judge-advocate in the 12th Air Force at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin that's a big hindrance to better cyber defenses.

A1C Jean-Paul Arnaud reports on how Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona participated in the 2015 National Night out on Oct 7, 2015.

War is Not A Show banner was exhibited during the March 21st, 2010 Aerospace and Arizona Days militairy exhibition and air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Two protesters were arrested, John Heid and Gretchen Neilsen for peacefully hold up a banner beside the Predator drone. Drones which carry Hellfire missiles, have killed 700 Pakistani civilians. I was also banned for life from the base for taking photos of the protest. Listen to my story and the questions I asked military security and the Tucson police.