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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  • AFW2 program supports wounded

    The month of November was recently declared Warrior Care Month by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in hope of bringing programs and resources available to wounded, ill and injured servicemembers, and their families, to the forefront. The Air Force Wounded Warrior program is one such resource that

  • Recovering wounded Airman heals through helping

    Editor's note: Staff Sgt. Christopher "Matt" Slaydon was assigned the 944th Fighter Wing's explosive ordnance disposal flight before going back onto active duty. He was assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing when he was wounded during his third deployment to Iraq."I'm not unique among the war's wounded,"

  • 944th FW Airmen win deployed awards

    Members of the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron won the 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's Airmen of the Month awards for November. They are as follows: NCO: Tech. Sgt. Ralph PeckSNCO: Senior Master Sgt. Albert FreudenthalTeam Award: Local National Team with Senior Master Sgt. Jan Dourlein

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Nov. 10, 2008

    Captain Oscar Brown Jr.944th Operations Team Member Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO.Years in service: 11 years Years in 944th Fighter Wing: 2 years Civilian job: Digital Network Lead Engineer, Qwest TelecomGoals: To be the best husband, father and American that I can be.Hobbies: Semi Pro Football,

  • 944th celebrates unity, diversity with annual luncheon

    The 944th Fighter Wing Human Resources Development Council conducted the second annual Unity Luncheon Nov. 1. The Unity Luncheon gives the wing as a whole to celebrate the cultural backgrounds of all its members. Although the Air Force has monthly recognition programs, the 944th Fighter Wing's

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Nov. 3, 2008

    Staff Sgt. Ken Love 944th Ground Radio Team Member Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI.Years in service: 17 1/2 yearsYears in 944th Fighter Wing:  2 1/2 yearsCivilian job: Senior Software Test EngineerGoals: To retire at 20 years as a TSgt  and to grow my consulting company by adding more employeesHobbies:

  • Officials announce November 944th FW promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Nov. 1, 2008, to the rank indicated: Dolores Rivera, chief master sergeant, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronMelissa Decker, technical sergeant, 944th Services FlightWilliam Weber, technical sergeant, 944th Logistics

  • 944th medics train at Kunsan

    More than 50 medics from three Air Force Reserve units are testing their wartime medical support capabilities alongside Wolf Pack personnel as part of an annual overseas two-week tour here Oct. 18 through Nov. 1. The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron joined the 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air