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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  • Monsoon upon us

    Monsoon is upon us and the Air Force Weather agency is predicting an average season and forecasts it will begin soon.In Arizona, Monsoon occurs when winds reverse directions seasonally, which determines the weather of large regions. The change of wind directions is caused by the greater annual

  • Wing inducts NCO and Senior NCOs during annual ceremony

    The 944th Fighter Wing recognized its newest NCOs and Senior NCOs during an annual ceremony here June 6. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Kenny Mitchell, former 944th Fighter Wing command chief, was the guest speaker for the event. The following were inducted into the senior NCO ranks:Master Sgt. Jeffery

  • Avoid consumer fraud - check out business first

    Have you ever been a victim of consumer fraud? Consumer fraud is a very broad category that includes deceptive advertising, failing to provide promised goods or services, or misleading consumers as to the terms of the deal.Many businesses with professional looking Web sites, great sales pitches and

  • New scholarship for the children of fallen servicemembers

    The children of military personnel who died in the line of duty since Sept. 11, 2001 can apply for an educational scholarship similar to the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Benefits are retroactive to Aug. 1, 2009.The scholarship, which is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, are named after

  • Wing members receive CCAF degrees

    Thirty-two members of the 944th Fighter Wing were recently awarded their Community College of the Air Force degrees. This year's class represents a 33 percent increase from last year."We have senior NCO's in this wing with baccalaureate and master's degrees," said Chief Master Sgt. Pablo Valverde,

  • 69th Fighter Squadron changes commanders

    Lt. Col. David Garfield, 944th Operations Group commander, passes the guidonto Lt. Col. Mike Torrealday June 4 as he assumes command of the 69th FighterSquadron. Lt. Col. Steve Speckhard relinquished command during thechange-of-command ceremony.

  • Family service spans NCO ranks

    Anyone who has ever served in the Air Force knows you feel like you are part of a large family, for one family this has become a fact. With over a century of combined service and careers that stretch over five decades, there is one family that now covers all the NCO ranks. Chief Master Sgt. Stephen

  • 944th FW officials announce June promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective June 1, 2010, to the rank indicated:Anthony Beck, master sergeant, 555th Red Horse SquadronGabriel Gonzales, master sergeant, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronGuillermo Garcia, technical sergeant, 944th Medical SquadronStacie