• Air Force Reserve names 944th FW member top NCO

    Air Force Reserve Command announced its Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year during its annual awards banquet April 14 in Macon, Ga. The selectees are:First sergeant - Senior Master Sgt. Mark E. Barber, 81st Aerial Port Squadron, Charleston AFB, S.C.Senior NCO - Senior Master Sgt.

  • 944th FW officials announce 1st quarter awards

    The following individuals are 2010 first quarter award winners for the 944th Fighter Wing:Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Charles Tehan, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronNCO: Staff Sgt. Kenneth Bohannon Jr., 944th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman: Senior Airman Jennifer Seale, 944th Medical Squadron

  • Reservist receives Bronze Star

    A reservist with the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight was awarded the Bronze Star March 6 for his accomplishments during a deployment to Afghanistan.Tech. Sgt. Andrew LeBeau was presented the award during commander's call by Col. Michael Popovich, 944th Fighter Wing

  • 69th Fighter Squadron reactivates at Luke

    The pilots of the 301st Fighter Squadron changed their patch during a ceremony March 5 which marks the end of almost a decade of Tuskegee heritage here.In March 2000, the 301st Fighter Squadron was reactivated in the 944th Fighter Wing and 64 Air Force Reserve Command pilots integrated with the 56th

  • Goodyear recognizes military during spring training

    Senior Airman Nicole Lougheed, a reservist with the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, throws out the ceremonial first pitch March 5 during opening day at Goodyear Ballpark. The Cincinnati Reds took on the Cleveland Indians to kick off their Cactus League Spring Training 2010 season. Opening day

  • Wing members donate blood

    Staff Sgt. Daryl Gladstein, 944th Security Forces Squadron, donates blood during the 944th Fighter Wing's blood drive March 7. The wing's next blood drive is scheduled for July 11 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To donate, contact the 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at 944fw.pa@luke.af.mil. (U.S.

  • Security forces stop base intruders

    At approximately 11:00 p.m. last night two alleged car thieves ran through one of the installation gates here and were confronted immediately by 56th Security Forces Squadron patrols after entering the base. When the individuals attempted to drive through a road block on the Maj. Troy Gilbert

  • Public meetings on F-35 begin

    Open house scoping meetings begin today to give residents the opportunity to learn about the F-35A Lightning II and the environmental impact statement that will assess the suitability of Luke Air Force Base to serve as a training site for the aircraft.Air Force officials last October named Luke and

  • Command selects top logistics readiness units

    Air Force Reserve Command announced the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron as the LRS of the Year (non-flying unit) Other AFRC Logistics Readiness Unit Award winners include:Daedalian Maj. Gen. Warren R. Carter Logistics Effective Award - 512th Logistics Readiness Flight, Dover AFB, Del.Air Reserve

  • 944th FW officials announce February promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Feb. 1, 2010, to the rank indicated:Scotty D. Rodgers, senior master sergeant, 944th Fighter WingKathleen E. Pina, master sergeant, 944th Fighter WingKelley J. Scogin, master sergeant, 944th Medical SquadronTina M. Aaron,