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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  • FSS Airman receives Graydon Williams award

    Senior Master Sgt. James Smith, 944th Force Support Squadron force development superintendent, was recognized for his exemplary work in support of the wing’s mission as recipient of the 2021 Graydon Williams award.

  • 944th FW April Warrior of the Month: Master Sergeant Abel Telles

    The 944th Fighter Wing celebrates the outstanding work of our Airmen. Through the Warrior of the Month recognition program, one Airmen each month is highlighted for going above and beyond. The Warrior of the Month for April 2021 is Master Sgt. Abel Telles.

  • Becoming Brand Ambassadors

    The 944th FW welcomed their incoming Honorary Commander’s during a base tour and induction ceremony April 10, 2021.

  • Future Airmen reporting for duty

    The 944th Fighter Wing hosted Reserve Citizen Airmen's children for a unique mock deployment experience to built family resilience.

  • Rep Debbie Lesko visits 944FW Airmen

    U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko, Arizona’s 8th congressional district, visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, April 10th, for a closer look at the 944th Fighter Wing mission.

  • Reserve Citizen Airman Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Derrick Dotta

    Tech. Sgt. Derrick Dotta, 944th Aircraft Maintenance F-16 crew chief and City of Glendale Police Department police officer, joined active–duty Air Force in 2010 and worked as a C-130 crew chief at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. While there he left active-duty, joined the Reserve and moved to

  • ‘They blazed the trail’

    The Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. and the 944th Fighter Wing virtually hosted their 8th Annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Celebration in remembrance of the Tuskegee Airmen legacy, March 25.

  • CSAF Memo to Airmen: Leadership Library

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.'s presents his Leadership Library. A chance to offer new books, podcasts and documentaries in order to generate regular conversations with Airmen on things that interest him and may interest them.