DM50 Hosts 2026 Salute to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
The nonprofit organization held a fundraiser at the Pima Air & Space Museum to support the Landing Community Center.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Philanthropy
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DM50 hosted its 2026 Salute to Davis-Monthan event in Tucson, raising critical funds for the transformation of the Landing Community Center. The gathering brought together community leaders and military supporters to honor the men and women stationed at the base.
Why it matters
The proceeds from this initiative support vital upgrades to recreation, event areas, and dining facilities at the Landing Community Center. These improvements directly benefit service members living and working at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
DM50 has invested more than $3 million in initiatives for the base to date. The Salute event ran from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 14, 2026.
The players
Frank Kendall III
He is the United States Secretary of the Air Force and served as the keynote speaker for the event.
Mike Candrea
He is a former University of Arizona softball coach who served as the Master of Ceremonies for the fundraiser.
DM50
This is a nonprofit, volunteer service organization based in Tucson that focuses on supporting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
The details
Keynote speaker Frank Kendall III and Master of Ceremonies Mike Candrea led the program, which featured live music from the Dina Preston Band. The organization continues to leverage community partnerships and advocacy to drive these infrastructure improvements.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: The Salute to Davis-Monthan event took place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Market Landscape
This fundraiser directly accelerates the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base infrastructure improvement projects currently underway. By securing private community support, DM50 supplements government funding to speed up the transformation of base facilities.
Residents and local business owners contribute to the local military ecosystem through their participation in these recurring community events. The successful fundraising ensures the timely completion of facilities that service members and their families rely on daily.
The takeaway
Supporting military community centers enhances the quality of life for service members and strengthens the bond between the base and the city. Readers can track future DM50 initiatives to participate in upcoming efforts aimed at local base development.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts by browsing Tucson Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KVOA.
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