May 10, 2026 Three Davis-Monthan units recognized for unprecedented rescue efforts during final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan After distinguishing themselves during a deployment to Afghanistan that included the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country in 2021, two units, the 55th and 48th Rescue Squadrons, received the Presidential Unit Citation award at a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April
Sept. 29, 2016 48th RQS Airmen participate in high angle rescue training Pararescuemen are required to be proficient in multiple rescue techniques. They are honing their skills and learning new ones when they aren’t deployed. The 48th Rescue Squadron recently completed a week of high angle rescue training.