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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  • PATRIOT Tuna exercise provides valuable training

    Sometimes playing war in the skies can become so routine you resort to changing venues. Such was the case with the 302nd Fighter Squadron. More than 100 944th Fighter Wing personnel deployed to Key West Naval Air Station, Fla., in June for a two-week deployment called PATRIOT Tuna. "We fight the F-5

  • 944th, 161st showcase Guard, Reserve to local business leaders

    The 944th Fighter Wing, in partnership with the Air National Guard's 161st Aerial Refueling Wing from Sky Harbor, took 34 local business leaders to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on May 18. A KC-135 refueling aircraft, flown by the 161st was used to transport the guests to Lackland. During the

  • Reservists participate in regional disaster response exercise

    About 500 military members, including active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, from across the United States partnered with local hospitals and private businesses April 24 through 28 for a coordinated disaster response exercise.The exercise, named the Coyote Crisis Campaign, involved

  • Reservist competes in 19th Ironman competition

    A 301st Fighter Squadron pilot recently competed in his 19th Ironman Triathlon competition.Lt. Col. Geoff Cleveland and his wife, Julie, joined nearly 2,000 other participants in the second annual Ford Ironman Triathlon April 9 at Tempe Town Center in Tempe, Ariz.An Ironman Triathlon features a

  • 944th, 301st FWs deploy to support "Brilliant Arrow"

    More than 170 members of the 301st Fighter Wing from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Texas, and 944th Fighter Wing from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., collectively referred to as the 944th Air Expeditionary Wing, deployed March 23 here in support of exercise "Brilliant Arrow." "Brilliant Arrow"

  • DPS honors reservist with distinguished award

    A 944th Maintenance Group member was recently selected as the 2005 Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer of the Year for the Central West Bureau.Tech. Sgt. Rick Peles, 944th MXG quality assurance aerospace ground equipment technician, has been a DPS officer with the Phoenix Metro West Office

  • Luke leaders evaluate North Gate intersection

    Base leaders are working with Glendale traffic officials to improve the traffic situation at the North and Lightning Gates. The absence of a left-turn arrow for drivers coming out the gates causes confusion for many drivers and presents a safety concern.According to Ben Bruce, 56th Fighter Wing