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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  • 944th FW enlists new recruits

    Air Force Reserve recruiters from the 944th Fighter Wing conducted a mass enlistment ceremony at the wing's Tuskegee Airman Airpark Oct 5. The ceremony was part of an Air Force Reserve coast-to-coast enlistment initiative to kick off the new fiscal year recruiting effort. Frank Schmuck, a graduate

  • 944th officials announce 3rd quarter award winners

    The following individuals are 3rd quarter award winners for the 944th Fighter Wing: Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Roger Barrientos, 944th Fighter WingNCO: Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hunter, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman: Senior Airman Sarah Schuster, 944th Security Forces Squadron

  • 944th paralegal earns top grad

    A new member of the 944th Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate office, Staff Sgt. Keona Ross, continues the 944th FW high standard of excellence by earning top graduate after completion of the basic paralegal course. Sergeant Ross, who works as a judicial assistant for the Maricopa County Superior

  • New chaplain conducts worship service

    944th Fighter Wing members listen to praise songs during the October UTA worship service. A Christian service is held in building 999A each Sunday morning starting at 8 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to stop by during the November UTA for worship, fellowship and to meet the new Chaplain, Captain

  • 944th firefighters conduct exercises

    The 944th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conducted exercises Oct. 17 as part of their annual training requirements. A team from 10th Air Force was on site to evaluate and provide guidance throughout the exercises, which included an egress scenario and a structural fire exercise.

  • 944th FW Officials announce PEP Promotees

    The following individuals, organization indicated, were promoted under the Promotion Enhancement Program (PEP), to the rank indicated:Sandra L. Plentzas, master sergeant, 944th Fighter WingJoshua L.  Michael, master sergeant, 944th Logistics Readiness SquadronTamara J. Sanchez, technical sergeant,

  • Air Force officials to offer H1N1 vaccine

    As part of the service's preventative efforts to safeguard the health of the force, Air Force medical staffs are set to provide 1 million H1N1 vaccination doses to Airmen and their family members by early November, officials said Oct. 8. Air Force medical personnel will receive and distribute to

  • Luke Airman dies of H1N1 complications

    A Luke Air Force Base NCO died Oct. 4 from complications with the H1N1 virus at his off-base residence in Glendale, Ariz. Staff Sgt. Shawn J. Rankin, 25, died at approximately 4 a.m. and was unresponsive to emergency responders at his residence and then transported to a local hospital where he was

  • Executive Order bans texting while driving for federal employees

    In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging

  • New Horizons 2009 provides 944th FW personnel a unique opportunity

    The 944th Medical and Aeromedical Staging Squadrons deployed to Corriverton Guyana, South America, July 18 through Aug. 1 to participate in a humanitarian mission as part of New Horizons Guyana 2009. "The exercise was designed to strengthen ties with partner organizations in Central and South