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March 11, 2021
Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process

After numerous tests and feedback from Airmen around the world, the Air Force Uniform Office has finalized the design of the new Physical Training Gear (PTG) uniform, and is preparing to begin the production process.
March 4, 2021
944th FW announces enlisted promotions for March

Congratulations to the following Reservists promoted March 2021:
March 4, 2021
PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead

When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
March 2, 2021
Department of the Air Force to allow shorts for maintainers, updates variety of uniform options

Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance.
March 1, 2021
Charting history: female pilot reaches 2,000 hours in F-16

Col. Trena “HaK” Savageau is known for breaking barriers and setting high expectations as the first female commander of the 944th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. On January 13th, she crushed another goal as she flew past her two thousandth flying hour in the F-16C Fighting Falcon
Feb. 26, 2021
“A whole new level of realism”

Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron hosted training that tested personnel to their limits January 8-10 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Feb. 24, 2021
47th Fighter Squadron: Laying the Foundation of an Attack Pilot

At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, an Air Force Reserve unit exists for the purpose of training and producing A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots for the U.S. Air Force. The 47th Fighter Squadron is part of the 944th Fighter Wing whose mission is to “Forge and Fight” by training fighter
Feb. 23, 2021
Luke fighter pilot tops 1,000 F-35 flying hours

Maj. Nicholas “JAKAL” Rallo, an instructor pilot with the 944th Fighter Wing, became the first Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning II pilot to attain 1,000 F-35 flying hours here, February 22, 2021.
Feb. 20, 2021
Career Decisions? Your advisor is here to help!

A career in the military encounters multiple unique challenges, such as regular geographical moves, duties beyond a designated job, and unforeseen hardships brought on by the oath to “support and defend.” For Reserve Citizen Airmen, who often only serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year,
Feb. 12, 2021
944th FW announces enlisted promotions for February

Congratulations to the following Reservists promoted February 2021.