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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  • 12 OAY receives F-16 flight

    Master Sgt. Stephen Hunter, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technican, took to the skies over Arizona Sept. 9 during an F-16 incentive flight flown by Col. Michael Popovich, 944th Fighter Wing commander. Sergeant Hunter has been selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airman

  • Air Force officials increase deployment times

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz announced a change to the air and space expeditionary force rotational baseline from 120 to 179 days for the active component. He said the revised construct will increase predictability and stability for affected Airmen and their families, while

  • OPSEC key when social networking

    Most people don't consider a thread (conversation) on Facebook as having the potential to help those who want to do harm to our nation, but it's possible and could create a hole in operations security."Social networking is clearly a huge concern," said Randall Hall, 56th Fighter Wing OPSEC program

  • Fitness testing begins for deployed Airmen

    Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility will roll physical fitness testing into their wartime responsibilities starting Oct. 1. Lt. Gen. Mike Hostage, the U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, recently approved a policy authorizing fitness testing in the AOR for

  • Officials announce September promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Sept. 1, 2010, (unless otherwise stated) to the rank indicated:Eric Grubbs, master sergeant, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronTrot Heil, master sergeant, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronStephen Hunter, master sergeant, 944th

  • U.S. forces transition to Operation New Dawn

    The United States military marked a historic milestone Sept. 1 as it made the transition from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn. This transition signifies a formal end to U.S. military combat operations and reaffirms the U.S. military's commitment to the Iraqi Security Forces and the

  • Fighter Wing creates space for personnel

    The 944th Fighter Wing created a focus program to consolidate buildings and personnel by upgrading and renovating facilities throughout the wing this summer."This program will create efficient space for personnel to do their mission," said Master Sgt. Chuck Tehan, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Air Force Reserve sponsors ‘Street League Skateboarding’

    The Air Force Reserve announced it will be an official sponsor of Street League Skateboarding, the first‐ever professional street skateboarding competition. Finals will be held Sept. 25 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.The three‐leg tour began Aug. 28 at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale,

  • 944th FW Reservist among the 12 best

    Tech. Sgt. Stephen R. Hunter Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron, has been selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year for 2010 and is the only Air Force Reserve Command recipient this year. Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force

  • Road construction closes Luke gates

    As construction crews repair and resurface Litchfield Road in the City of Glendale, Luke Air Force Base commuters using the North and South gates can expect short periods of closures and traffic delays.The paving of Litchfield Road has already started south of Luke and will continue northward in