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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  • Baby's arrival generates "Fury" of activity

    Plans were made and dates were set but nature had a different idea; Nicholas Tyler Fury was delivered, by his dad, at home June 16 weighing in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces. "Delivering my son was very surreal to me," said Master Sergeant Steven Fury, a shop chief in the 944th Communications Flight. "I

  • Force Structure changes to affect 31 Air Force Reserve locations

    The Air Force plans to change manpower authorizations and retire some of its older aircraft, according to a fiscal 2010 force structure realignment announced June 25. The realignment supports the FY10 President's Budget Request. Unrelated to the FY 10 force structure realignment, the Air Force

  • 944th FW officials announce July promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective July 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: James Lindsay, senior master sergeant, 944th Logistics Readiness SquadronRobert Carroll, master sergeant, 944th Medical SquadronMichelle Verduzco, master sergeant, 944th Mission Support

  • Air Force officials update uniform board decisions

    Air Force officials recently announced policy updates in the 98th Virtual Uniform Board decisions posted June 10. The following provides a snapshot of approved uniform wear. Follow-on messages will be released that contain detailed guidance and instructions. All information will be incorporated into

  • 944th FW Spotlight - June 22, 2009

    Staff Sgt. Carrie Zent944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron diet therapistHometown: Richardton, N.D. Years in service: 7 Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 7 months Civilian job: Medical transcriptionistGoals: To retire from the Air Force at 20+ years.Hobbies: Scrapbooking, camping and fishingDeployments:

  • Former 944th FW Airman keeps focus on life-long dream

    As one of 200 graduating from the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School May 26 and receiving an appointment to attend the Academy in the fall, Cadet Andrew J. Kacura-Miller, a former 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technician, became one step closer to filling a life-long dream

  • A trifecta of Citizen Airman – scoring high at home, work and school

    One Citizen Airman of the 944th Fighter Wing has scored high in the trifecta of family, work and school. So high she's nearly completed a degree in the medical field and received a scholarship to aid her in that effort. Standing nearly 5 feet 5 inches, the diminutive size of one Tech. Sgt. Nichole

  • 944th EOD technician receives Bronze Star

    You are on deployment to Iraq and on a mission that has your unit surrounding an area where a very dangerous insurgent is hiding. Your EOD team is on standby ready to neutralize any IEDs that might compromise the extraction of that "bad guy." Suddenly, gunfire crackles through the air. The sound of

  • 944th Services Flight celebrates with two expectant mothers

    Balloons, cakes, cookies and banners decked the hall of the 944th Services Flight June 7 in celebration of two Airmen who are both expecting mothers. The baby showers, hosted by fellow Airmen, were a brief break in rigorous training with a little revelry, which included all the normal fare and