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 Spotlight - Feb. 16, 2009

    Staff Sgt. Edgar Bonilla944th Communications Flight computer communications specialist Hometown: New York, N.Y. Years in service: 9  Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 3 years Civilian job: Currently working mandays for the 944th Communications Flight and preparing to deploy to Baghdad. Goals: To start

  • Reservist delivers highest time F-16 to National Guard unit

    An instructor pilot with the 301st Fighter Squadron will fly the Air Force's highest flying time F-16 to its new destination in Tucson, Ariz.Lt. Col. Karl Schlimm, a reservist in the 944th Fighter Wing, will deliver an F-16D model assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, to its new home with the 162nd

  • 10th Air Force winner announced

    10th Air Force recently recognized Maj. Haley Wihongi, 944th Fighter Wing, with the 10th AF Process Manager of the Year award.Major Wihongi will go on to compete at the Air Force Reserve Command level.

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Feb. 9, 2009

    Staff Sgt. Jerry Florez944th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production journeymanHometown: PhoenixYears in service: 17 Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 4 yearsCivilian job: Environmental Test Technician, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz.Goals: Furthering my

  • So just what do you do: Employers visit 944th FW

    "Proud!" "Amazed!" exclaimed Sandee Denomee during the 944th Fighter Wing's annual Bosses Day Feb. 6. "Doing this let's me hear the Airman's story right up front and I am so proud of their strength and courage." Ms. Denomee, who works with USAA, attended as a show of support to both employers and

  • AADD provides way home

    Every Friday and Saturday evening, a small group of Luke Air Force Base Airmen gather in an old chief's suite in Dorm 133. They watch movies, chat and eat food donated by local restaurants. But this is not your typical group of Airmen; they are members of Airmen Against Drunk Driving and they are

  • 944th FW officials announce February promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Feb. 1, 2009, to the rank indicated:Rolando Diaz, senior master sergeant, 944 MDSMike T. Vu, master sergeant, 555 RHS

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Feb. 2, 2009

    Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Lujan944th Medical Squadron NCO in charge of public healthHometown: Springerville, Ariz.Years in service: 11 years Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 2 1/2 yearsFamily: My husband, Joshua Staats and I must mention all my brothers and sisters since I'm the 3rd oldest of 11

  • 944th Reservist wins Airman of the Month

    Senior Airman James Schultz was named the 506th Air Expeditionary Group's Airman of the Month. He is deployed from the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. He will go on to compete at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing.