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 - Jan. 12, 2009

    Master Sgt. Rich McDowell 944th Medical Squadron Laboratory NCO in charge Hometown: Glendale, AZ Years in service: 26 years Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 21 years Civilian job: Lab Tech Goals: To enjoy more time with my grandchildren Hobbies: Camping, Fishing, and Big-game hunting Deployments:

  • Security forces return home

    Thirty-nine members of the 944th Security Forces Squadron returned home safely following a seven-month deployment to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. As part of the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, the reservists provided security of the perimeter fence and gates. "My guys were

  • Employers to experience military life

    Every day millions of Americans watch their TVs or listen to their radios to hear the latest on events surrounding the ongoing global war on terror. For many, it's not a personal issue -- those events are half a world away. For employers attending Bosses Day 2009 in February, the global conflict

  • Officials announce January 944th FW promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Jan. 1, 2009, to the rank indicated: Matthew E. Kelly, technical sergeant, 944th CESD'Christopher  Newton, technical sergeant, 944th MDSSteven R. Riley, senior airman, 944th SFSAdriana Brimmer, airman first class, 944th

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Dec. 29, 2008

    Major Debra Tofil944th Mission Support Flight CommanderHometown: None (I'm an Air Force brat.)Years in service: 12 1/2 years - commissioned through ROTC, University of New Hampshire, 1996 Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 7 1/2 years Civilian job: Same as militaryGoals: In general, to find a balance

  • Reservists pull guard duty during holidays

    More than 200 security forces Air Force reservists are serving thousands of miles away from home at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, this holiday season, including members of the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. "I feel confident that I am speaking for all of them when I say that all

  • 944th FW announces 0-6 promotion

    Robert McCutchen, an instructor pilot with the 301st Fighter Squadron, was recently selected for promotion to the rank of colonel.