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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  • Reservists provide humanitarian aid to Moroccans

    Perhaps it's the memory of the 17-year-old girl who nearly passed out after having a tooth pulled, or the young girl whose lazy eyes were fixed by a "miracle worker," or the little boy who suffered from hydrocephalus that will always be on the minds of 944th Medical Squadron members following their

  • 944th begins humanitarian assistance

    Day one of the humanitarian portion of exercise African Lion 2007 was conducted in this small village, which is about 40 kilometers from Guelmim. The 944th Medical Squadron and their team of professionals from the Navy and Marine Corps were able to provide medical care to almost 600 people who

  • 944th Medical Squadron participates in African Lion 2007

    The 944th Medical Squadron joined their Navy and Marine Corps Reserve counterparts April 15 through 26 as part of exercise African Lion 2007. African Lion is a regularly scheduled, combined U.S.-Moroccan military exercise designed to promote improved interoperability and mutual understanding of each

  • Reserve makes Air Force Week appearances

    Luke Air Force Base and the Valley of the Sun served as host to Air Force Week, March 19 through 25. To kick off the week-long event and show support for the Air Force, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano read a proclamation officially recognizing Air Force Week in Phoenix at the state capitol on

  • 944th cyclist finishes top 10 in Phoenix-metro race

    A picture perfect morning greeted a 944th Fighter Wing member and his fellow team of cyclists on the final day of a three-day stage race, known as the Valley of the Sun Stage Race, Feb. 16 through 18 around the Phoenix metro area. Lt. Col. Paul Theisen, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander,

  • Ceremony acknowledges unit's proud history

    In a tearful but proud ceremony, the 944th Fighter Wing paid tribute to the men and women of the 944th Maintenance Group and 302nd Fighter Squadron in a historic ceremony March 10. The symbolic deactivation ceremony was a way to recognize the 20-year service and sacrifice of the 944th Maintenance

  • Unit closes chapter in history

    February 12 was a bittersweet day on the flightline of the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.. The wing closed a chapter of their almost 20-year history as they bid farewell to the last three of 17 remaining F-16s. The reserve unit's F-16s are being reassigned to other locations

  • Video highlights online services

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials released a video Jan. 12 which highlights the transformation personnel service delivery is making in our self-service world. Today, Airmen can conduct many personnel transactions via improved Web-based applications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The video,

  • Family: staying safe at home, work

    The Safety Office continues to provide information to help keep the 944th Family safe at work and at home. Sometimes the families of our members feel they are not included in the 944th Family. Well you are, and this information is for you. Did you know that you live in the Red Light Running capital