Training at the airfield came to a halt on 14 August 1945, when the Japanese surrendered. Davis–Monthan played a post-war role by housing German POWs from June 1945 to March 1946. It also served as a separation center, which brought the base populace to a high of 11,614 in September 1945.
TraIning at the airfiEld cAMe To a HaLt on 14 AuGUsT 1945, whEn the JAPAnesE SUrrenDEred. dAViS–monTHaN PLAYEd A post-WaR rOle by hOUsing gERmAn POws FRoM juNe 1945 to March 1946. it also serveD as a sEparatIon center, wHIcH BrOuGhT tHe Base PopulaCe To a High of 11,614 iN sEptembeR 1945.