• Reserve makes Air Force Week appearances

    Luke Air Force Base and the Valley of the Sun served as host to Air Force Week, March 19 through 25. To kick off the week-long event and show support for the Air Force, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano read a proclamation officially recognizing Air Force Week in Phoenix at the state capitol on

  • 944th cyclist finishes top 10 in Phoenix-metro race

    A picture perfect morning greeted a 944th Fighter Wing member and his fellow team of cyclists on the final day of a three-day stage race, known as the Valley of the Sun Stage Race, Feb. 16 through 18 around the Phoenix metro area. Lt. Col. Paul Theisen, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander,

  • Ceremony acknowledges unit's proud history

    In a tearful but proud ceremony, the 944th Fighter Wing paid tribute to the men and women of the 944th Maintenance Group and 302nd Fighter Squadron in a historic ceremony March 10. The symbolic deactivation ceremony was a way to recognize the 20-year service and sacrifice of the 944th Maintenance

  • Unit closes chapter in history

    February 12 was a bittersweet day on the flightline of the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.. The wing closed a chapter of their almost 20-year history as they bid farewell to the last three of 17 remaining F-16s. The reserve unit's F-16s are being reassigned to other locations

  • Video highlights online services

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials released a video Jan. 12 which highlights the transformation personnel service delivery is making in our self-service world. Today, Airmen can conduct many personnel transactions via improved Web-based applications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The video,

  • Family: staying safe at home, work

    The Safety Office continues to provide information to help keep the 944th Family safe at work and at home. Sometimes the families of our members feel they are not included in the 944th Family. Well you are, and this information is for you. Did you know that you live in the Red Light Running capital

  • Sand Dunes: riding a roller coaster with no rails

    It can be quite an imposing site to the newcomer. As far as the eyes can see...sand. Lots of sand. Over 40 miles long and six miles wide, the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in Imperial County, Calif., is quad heaven for off-road recreator, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Souza, 944th Maintenance Squadron

  • Reservists help kick off season during annual project

    "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" tumbling out of the speakers, people dancing in the aisles, sparkling eyes and lots of smiles was the setting at the American Italian Club in Phoenix on Dec. 2 as the holiday season kick off for about 200 clients of the Valley of the Sun Habilitation School. The wing