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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  • New honorary commanders inducted at Luke

    More than 65 local business and community leaders were inducted into the Luke Air Force Base honorary commanders program Oct. 25 during a reception and ceremony. In the spirit of Team Luke, the 944th Fighter Wing joined the 56th Fighter Wing for the first time in a collective effort to induct

  • 944th FW reservists embed with Army EOD units

    Airmen from all walks of life in the explosive ordnance disposal community answered the call when the Army asked for help in the joint effort against improvised explosive devices, thus again ensuring Air Force boots were on the ground and in the fight. "Our primary (tactical control) mission (with)

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Oct. 27, 2008

    Staff Sgt. Skye Benitez944th Operations Management team member Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. Years in service: 6 Time in 944th Fighter Wing: 3 yearsCivilian job: JP Morgan/Loan OfficerHobbies: Reading, working out and sampling Deployments: Iraq, September 2008 - PresentWhy do you serve: I enjoy serving

  • Scobee impressed with talented Airmen

    Col. Richard Scobee will end his sixth deployment when he relinquishes command of the 506th Air Expeditionary Group to Col. John F. Costa, Jr., here, Oct. 30. Shortly after the traditional passing of the flag, Colonel Scobee, who is a traditional reservist, will begin his journey back to Luke Air

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Oct. 19, 2008

    Tech. Sgt. Fred Schoeffler944th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team memberHometown: Payson, Ariz. Years in service: 12 Time in 944th Fighter Wing: 1 year, 9 months Civilian job: Law Enforcement Officer with the U.S. FHobbies: Cross fit, snowboarding, hiking and

  • 944th FW Spotlight - Oct. 13, 2008

    Tech. Sgt. Chad Ralph944th Security Forces Squadron fire team leaderHometown: Queen Creek, Ariz. Years in service: 16 Years in 944th Fighter Wing: 10Civilian job: Advanced Security Program Manager, USAFGoals: To retire and spend as much time as I can with my family. Hobbies: I love baseball, outdoor

  • 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 October. They are as follows: Airman: Senior Airman Simon HarrisonNCO: Tech. Sgt. Thomas KiserSNCO: Senior Master Sgt. Anthony HarbackTeam Award: Heavies. Team Chief: