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 welcomes home deployer

    Master Sgt. David Meszaros, 944th Medical Squadron opthamalogy technician, is welcomed home July 30 after spending 317 days deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)

  • 944th MSG receives ROA Award

    The Reserve Officers Association has named the 944th Mission Support Group as the Outstanding Reserve Non-flying Unit of the Year for 2008. Lt. Col. Michael Boutet, 944th Mission Support Group deputy commander, accepted the award on behalf of the group during the ROA's National Convention in Orlando

  • 944th FW officials announce August promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective August 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: Jan Dourlein, chief master sergeant, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronRichard Schuldt, chief master sergeant, 944th Security Forces SquadronJeffrey Amburgey, master sergeant, 944th Medical

  • Wounded Luke Airman, wife use lessons from adversity to help others

    A wounded Luke Airman and his wife plan to use the lessons they've learned about marriage and friendship through military service and adversity to help servicemembers who might be struggling after deployment or injury. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Slaydon, who was once a reservist assigned to the 944th Civil

  • Officials announce captain promotions

    The following 944th Fighter Wing members were recently selected for promotion to captain:David Caraway, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronChristine Froeber, 944th Mission Support Group

  • 944th participates in community outreach

    Maj. Michael Meyer, 301st Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, talks with local community members at the Fourth of July celebration at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Major Meyer explained the F-16's manuevers, the purposes of the G-suit, and demonstrated night vision goggles

  • Proposed realignment plan to affect Luke AFB

    The Air Force announced June 25 a proposed force structure realignment plan for fiscal 2010 and it includes a summary of military and civilian personnel changes and reassignment of aircraft at Air Force bases, including Luke Air Force Base. According to the proposed plan, Luke will retire 28 F-16

  • 944th FW Spotlight - July 13, 2009

    Senior Airman Victor Pimentel944th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle OperatorHometown: Yuma, Ariz.Years in service: 5 Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 1 year 5 monthsCivilian job: Department of Defense civilianGoals: Continue education in administration of justiceHobbies: Sports and

  • Luke reservist named command’s top process manager

    Maj. Hayley J. Wihongi of the 944th Fighter Wing, Luke AFB, Ariz., is Air Force Reserve Command's top process manager for 2009. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., AFRC commander, announced the reservist's selection in letters to her wing commander and commander of 10th Air Force. "Her efforts in

  • 944th officials announce 2nd quarter award winners

    The following individuals are 2nd quarter award winners for the 944th Fighter Wing:Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Linda Flores, 944th Mission Support FlightNCO: Tech. Sgt. Jason DeLiso, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman: Senior Airman Brian Miller, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron