News - Tag Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field

Jan. 26, 2026
Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

The 56th Fighter Wing hosted more than 50 honorary commanders for a simulated overnight deployment at the Barry M. Goldwater Range on Jan. 22, 2026, providing participants a firsthand look at the capabilities and precision of airpower operating across southern Arizona.
Sept. 17, 2025
EOD Airmen Sharpen Skills During Joint MEDEVAC Exercise

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ryan Newell (left), maintenance test pilot, and Warrant Officer Matthew Temple (right), aeromedical evacuation pilot, both assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division,
July 12, 2024
Air Force Contracted Fire Department Lends Helping Hand to Gila Bend Emergencies

Whether it’s aircraft incidents, flooding, warehouse fires, vehicle accidents, or wildfires, this team of Air Force contracted firefighters isn’t known for shying away when it comes to lending a helping hand. About 60 miles southwest of the Phoenix metropolitan, lies a quaint town most have not

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