A2C Jose Martinez Jr., 82, U.S. Air Force, born in Arizona July 16, 1941, passed away on August 31, 2023. Martinez was a Weapons Mechanic with 803rd Combat Support Group (Special Air Command). He was stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB and helped load and maintain various munitions for the base's aircraft. After the military, Martinez became interested in automotive paint and repair and made a career out of it. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on cars, and playing drums for his band "Phil and the Frantics." Fly high, Airman! Til Valhalla, Brother!