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Aug. 16, 2021
944 FW August Warrior of the Month: Master Sgt. Matthew Patnaude

The 944th Fighter Wing Warrior of the Month for August 2021 is Reserve Citizen Airman Master Sgt. Matthew Patnuade, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight chief.
Aug. 13, 2021
944th FW announces enlisted promotions for August

Congratulations to the following Reservists promoted August 2021.
Aug. 12, 2021
Pierre Sprey: Paving the Way for the A-10

Pierre Sprey, 83, a retired consultant in the Pentagon and aircraft and weapons designer, passed away Aug. 5, 2021.
Aug. 10, 2021
Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes

New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
Aug. 9, 2021
Staff Sgt. Kristy Riley: Shining Example of Air Force Core Values

Reserve Citizen Airman Staff Sgt. Kristy L. Riley, 924th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight combat plans training supervisor, from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona was recognized at Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters level as their Airman of the Year, moving on to be selected as
Aug. 6, 2021
944th Operations Group welcomes new commander, stands-up squadron

Amongst family, friends, and wingmen Col. Brett Comer, incoming commander, assumed command of the 944th Operations Group during a change of command ceremony, August 6, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Aug. 3, 2021
Safe + Sound Week - Take the challenge

Join in the Challenge! The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety. Safe + Sound Week is August 9-15, 2021.
July 26, 2021
Department of the Air Force approves special leave accrual for fiscal year 2021

Air Force and Space Force members performing active service, and Reserve and Guard Airmen on Title 10 or Title 32 orders, can now accrue up to 120 days of annual leave for fiscal year 2021 instead of the typical 60 days of leave.
July 21, 2021
AF Career Development Academy transforms CDC content, delivery to Airmen

Using an approach to modernization centered on rapid curriculum development and agile curriculum updates, with an emphasis on tasks that are mission-focused, the effort ties to the people-first approach of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s Action Order-A (Airmen) and directly contributes
July 20, 2021
Hidden talents; Luke Airmen build resilience through music

Twenty-four U.S. Air Force active-duty members, Reserve Citizen Airmen, spouses and Department of Defense civilians have formed a musical group called the Fighter Country Talent Squad. It all began with Lt. Col. Roger Greenwood, 944th Operations Group Detachment 2 director of operations, and his