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)

News

  • VA begins accepting Post-9/11 GI Bill applications

    The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin accepting applications May 1 for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33.) Payments for chapter 33 will not be processed until Aug. 1, 2009.The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, or

  • 944th members receive their CCAF

    The following will be receiving their Community College of the Air Force degree during a ceremony May 21 at the Desert Star Club:Tech. Sgt. Nichole J. Emler, 944th Services FlightStaff Sgt. Katherine F. Ladd, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronOther 944th Fighter Wing CCAF recipients are:Master Sgt.

  • Officials announce major promotions

    The following were selected for promotion on the recent major's board: 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronCapt. Stacie JamesonCapt. David Piatt301st Fighter SquadronCapt. Michael Meyer555th Red Horse SquadronCapt. Gary Price

  • Officials announce quarterly award winners

    The 944th Fighter Wing's quarterly award winners for first quarter (January - March 2009) are as follows:Senior NCO: Senior Master Sgt. James R. Owens, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronNCO: Staff Sgt. Jennifer A. Patton, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron

  • New commander takes reins of 944th FW

    A common thread linked two leaders during a seamless change of command ceremony of the 944th Fighter Wing April 4. That thread was their mission: training reserve Airmen to fight and win. Col. Michael G. Popovich assumed command from Col. Richard W. Scobee after serving as vice commander for the

  • Reservist mechanics repair Luke fire truck

    In the spirit of Team Luke and Total Force Integration, vehicle mechanics from the 56th and 944th Fighter Wings partnered to repair the base's only P-23 crash fire truck, the largest in the firefighting fleet. As the base prepared for 200,000 spectators to enter the gates for Luke Days March 21 and

  • Communications Flight tests deployment skills

    The 944th Communications Flight "deployed" to the north side of the base March 7 and 8 to test their ability to set up and use theater-deployable communications equipment. In an effort to stay proficient and expand their annual training requirements, the 944th CF included other Air Force Reserve

  • Officials announce 944th Fighter Wing change of command

    Colonel Richard W. Scobee will relinquish command of the 944th Fighter Wing to Colonel Michael G. Popovich during a ceremony April 4 at 3 p.m. in Hangar 999 here. Colonel Scobee will assume command of the 301st Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Texas, on April 5.