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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  • Pushing body beyond limits gets bad result

    Pushing the body's physical limits during exercise is a means to muscular improvement; but sometimes the body pushes back - hard. In recent worst-case scenarios, two Luke Air Force Base Airmen were hospitalized after their bodies hit the limit resulting in exertional rhabdomyolysis. "Rhabdomyolysis

  • Technical Sergeant retires "a real hero"

    One technical sergeant's retirement Aug. 27 at the Desert Star Club here garnered lofty guests, including the Air Force Chief of Staff, among other dignitaries. Tech. Sgt. Christopher "Matt" Slaydon stood before a large packed room as a hero. That title meant less to him. "I have an issue with that

  • 944th FW officials announce September promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Sept. 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: Zelmira Farmer, master sergeant, 944th Medical SquadronNelson Benjamin-Gomez, technical sergeant, 944th MDSThomas Eckler Jr., staff sergeant, 944th MDSKathleen Garrett, staff sergeant,

  • President visits Phoenix; meets Luke AFB Airmen

    It is a rare honor to come face-to-face with the Commander in Chief of the United States of America, and some of the 51 Luke Air Force Base Airmen who attended the 110th Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention Aug. 17 had the chance to do just that. Luke received a personal invitation from the

  • Financial relief for deployed

    We all know what happens when you don't pay your electricity and water bill on time -- you're left in the dark without the ability to shower. But, what happens when you don't pay other important bills like your government travel card? Well, there is good news for Thunderbolts. The 56th Comptroller

  • Post 9/11 G.I Bill eliG.I.bility and transferring benefits

    The Veterans Administration Program of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and the Department of Defense Program allow members to transfer benefits to their dependents have different eligibility requirements. There is no extra active-duty service commitment to switch from the old Montgomery G.I. Bill to the new

  • 944th FW major earns historic distinction

    The 944th Fighter Wing has wedged itself into the history books on the merits of one of its innovative senior members. As the first recipient of the Tenth Air Force Process Manager of the Year Award, and later the 2009 Air Force Reserve Process Manager of the Year Award, Major Hayley J. Wihongi of

  • 944th FW members selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel

    The following 944th Fighter Wing members have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel:Maj. Alfred Rossum, 944th Medical SquadronMaj. Erik Rydberg, Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve Command Test Center, TucsonMaj. Robert Tofil, 301st Fighter SquadronMaj. Minh Trinh, 944th Aeromedical

  • 944th FW Spotlight - August 3, 2009

    Technical Sergeant Kimberly Rosenthal944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering TechnicianHometown: Crystal Lake, ILYears in service: 19Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 11 yearsCivilian job: Monitor Alarm/Systems for Safeguard SecurityGoals: To make a better meHobbies: Hiking,