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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  • Sand Dunes: riding a roller coaster with no rails

    It can be quite an imposing site to the newcomer. As far as the eyes can see...sand. Lots of sand. Over 40 miles long and six miles wide, the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in Imperial County, Calif., is quad heaven for off-road recreator, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Souza, 944th Maintenance Squadron

  • Reservists help kick off season during annual project

    "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" tumbling out of the speakers, people dancing in the aisles, sparkling eyes and lots of smiles was the setting at the American Italian Club in Phoenix on Dec. 2 as the holiday season kick off for about 200 clients of the Valley of the Sun Habilitation School. The wing

  • A need for speed: 944th chief races across southwest

    Editor's note: The following is part of an Extreme Sports series highlighting 944th Fighter Wing members. The sun shining, engines revving, the smell of fuel in the air...just a typical race day for Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Nielsen, 944th Maintenance Squadron munitions systems flight chief. For the

  • 944th FW gears up for annual Bosses Day

    Members of the 944th Fighter Wing are encouraged to invite their employers to Bosses Day 2010 on Saturday, Nov. 6.In one action-packed day, employers will experience and observe combat and support skills used during deployments, watch "injured" personnel receive medical and evacuation care, see how

  • Structural maintenance keeps 944th F-16s airborne

    Keeping 944th Fighter Wing aircraft flying takes more than a good pilot or crew chief. Ensuring the structural integrity of the 16 F-16s on the ramp and the support and aerospace ground equipment is the mission of the structural maintenance shop in the 944th Maintenance Squadron. After each flight,

  • 944th FW conducts blood drives

    The 944th Fighter Wing has teamed up with United Blood Services for two blood drives Saturday and Sunday of the October UTA. A UBS bus will be parked in front of building 999 Oct. 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All donors at the wing drives will automatically be entered to win a diamond and 18k