D-M AFB, Tucson, AZ

This is the consolidated bone yard at Davis Monthan Airforce Base, Tucson,
Arizona. Think of the history and the money stored there.

For those of you that have never seen this, it is something to see.The
precision in the way the aircraft are parked is impressive. It is difficult
to comprehend the size of the "Boneyard" and the number of aircraft stored
there.

Of course the important thing to remember is that they are all capable of
being returned to flying condition if the need ever arises.

If you are ever in the Tucson area, the weekly tours of the boneyard are
still given through the Pima County Air Museum , located south of Davis
Monthan AFB. Both the museum and the boneyard are very popular attractions
in the

Arizona desert. It is difficult to comprehend the number of military
aircraft in storage until you see these photographs! Even if you have seen
this before, look again.

1- The 3rd largest Air Force in the world is sitting on the ground here.
2- It's the only unit in the U.S. Air Force that actually makes a profit.

I received these pictures and article from a retired Air Force Chaplain
(Colonel) that I was the Chaplain Assistant for during Desert
Shield/Storm/Calm. He has since retired to Phoenix. May God bless you
Father Ray.


--
Chaplain (COL) Lonnie J. Potter
National Recruiting Coordinator
Headquarters (HQ) Division
United States Corps of Chaplains