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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  • AFRC Commander visits Luke

    The commander of Air Force Reserve Command addressed Team Luke during a Warrior Call during his visit here May 28. Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner Jr. thanked the audience of active duty, reservists, and civilians for each of their contributions to the Total Force. The general described his experience of

  • 944th FW officials announce June promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective June 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: Michelle A. Johnston, senior master sergeant, 944th Medical Squadron Johnathan G. Bartram, master sergeant, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronMichelle L. Harvey, master sergeant, 944th

  • Commander reaches 3,000 flying hours

    The 944th Fighter Wing commander logged his 3,000th F-16 flying hour May 20 in a basic fighter maneuver mission here at Luke AFB. Col. Michael Popovich has spent the equivalent of 125 days in the cockpit of an F-16, a feat few pilots reach in their career. Of his 3,000 flying hours, Colonel Popovich

  • Wing prepares for Yellow Ribbon Event

    Members of the 944th Fighter Wing who have recently returned from deployment will participate in a Yellow Ribbon Event June 13 at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix. The Department of Defense Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a congressionally legislated directive that dictates that

  • Salvia: A street legal, mind altering substance -- a bad choice for Airmen

    Sold in baggies and readily available over the Internet and some local smoke shops, the usage or possession of Salvia, a psychoactive hallucinogenic plant, is restricted for all military members permanently or temporarily assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing. Colonel Michael Popovich, 944th Fighter

  • 944th FW officials announce May promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective May 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: Thomas J. Brandhuber, chief master sergeant, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron Michael D. Rangel, technical sergeant, 944th Medical SquadronHenry Ruiz, technical sergeant, 944th Medical

  • Public Health officials provide Swine Flu prevention tips

    With the recent cases of swine flu in the news the Arizona Department of Health Services officials have released a statement that they have not seen the virus but are monitoring the situation. The state is also prepared to test influenza samples from across the state. "Influenza is a