An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing climbs into the sky during a demonstration as part of Exercise Desert Hammer at Barry M. Goldwater Range East near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. This large-scale exercise showcases the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen, advancing the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving challenges of global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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  • 944th FW officials announce April promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective April 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: Keith D. Gabriel, master sergeant, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronNichole J. Emler, technical sergeant, 944th Services FlightJoseph P. Gillo, technical sergeant, 555th Red Horse

  • Officials announce captain promotions

    The following individual was selected for promotion on the recent captain's board:1st Lt. Christopher Bisdnack, 944th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity

  • Self-help project keeps guards safe at Kirkuk

    What provides better force protection: multiple layers of ballistics material or a three-quarters inch sheet of plywood? Thanks to a self-help recycling and construction project by Airmen in Kirkuk's 506th Air Expeditionary Group, people who stand perimeter guard here are receiving fortified guard

  • Senior Airman Kathleen Garrett

    Senior Airman Kathleen Garrett944th Medical Squadron dental technician Hometown: San Diego, CaliforniaYears in service: 7Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 3 yearsCivilian job: Pharmacy TechnicianGoals: MBAHobbies: Reading Deployments: None Why do you serve: I like working with the people.Do you have

  • Senior Airman Riki Badger

    Senior Airman Riki P. Badger944th Medical Squadron Aerospace medical technicianHometown: Kaneohe, HawaiiYears in service: 5Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 1 yearCivilian job: StudentGoals: Finish college with a Nursing DegreeHobbies: ReadingDeployments: NoneWhy do you serve: I serve because it gives

  • Master Sergeant Paula Hudalla

    MSgt Paula Hudalla944th Medical Squadron lab technicianHometown: USAYears in service: 22Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 10  years Civilian job: Blood Bank CoordinatorGoals: To be all that I can beHobbies: SoftballDeployments: Saudi Arabia - October 1990 thru March 1991Why do you serve: For My

  • Technical Sergeant Melissa Decker

    TSgt Melissa Decker 944th Services NCO in chargeHometown: Des Moines, IowaYears in service: 10 1/2Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 1 1/2 years Civilian job: Air Reserve TechnicianGoals: To be the best mom everHobbies: Working out and reading.Deployments: Saudi Arabia - 2001Spain - 2005Why do you

  • Technical Sergeant Susan Stout

    TSgt Susan Stout944th Public Affairs SpecialistHometown: Mineral Wells, TexasYears in service: 7 yearsTime in the 944th Fighter Wing: 3 years Civilian job: Air Reserve TechnicianGoals: To complete my bachelor's degree in social psychology and live each day like it's my last.  I also strive each day