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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  • Experience key to success of 301st program

    With an average of more than 2,000 F-16 flying hours, the 301st Fighter Squadron has the most experienced F-16 instructors in the world.In March 2000, the 301st FS became a member of the Associate Instructor Pilot Program, which was designed to meet the need for fighter pilot training by assigning

  • 944th revamps wing Web site

    The 944th Fighter Wing’s public Web site underwent many changes in the last two months. In an effort to maintain consistency throughout the Air Force’s public Web sites, the Air Force Reserve Command kick started a plan to become the first command in the Air Force to standardize their Web sites

  • New cell phone policy goes into effect

    Luke security forces will issue warnings to drivers in violation of the new Department of Defense policy restricting the use of hand-held cellular phones while driving on DOD installations. The recently released DOD instruction makes it a moving violation to use a cell phone while driving on any

  • Air Force Reserve air show acts undergo an extreme makeover

    Air shows have come a long way since the barnstorming days of the 1930s . One thing that hasn’t changed is the spellbinding effect the performances have on audiences. That’s where we come in. Their imagination has been captured by the grace and precision of the maneuvers. While they’re there, we

  • Security forces Airmen train for complex missions

    Enemy forces have embedded themselves in a local village and are using this location as their headquarters for continual attacks on key war-making capabilities throughout the area of responsibility. This is the exercise scenario 944th Security Forces “Desert Dawgs” Squadron members played out

  • Employers tour 944th, learn about AF

    More than 70 civilian employers of 944th Fighter Wing reservists attended the 2006 annual Bosses Day on Saturday of the February UTA. The event kicked off with a breakfast at the Officers’ Club followed by a presentation by Col. Derek Rydholm, 944th FW commander; ESGR representative Lawrence Wise;

  • Wing exercises, prepares for wartime duties

    In an effort to provide a deep pool of leaders for AFRC to draw on in contingency operations around the globe, the 944th Fighter Wing conducted an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise during the February UTA. “From my perspective, I was very pleased with the way information flowed throughout the