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Dec. 7, 2020
944 FW 4th Quarter Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2020 4th Quarter Award Winners for the 944th Fighter Wing. These individuals have been recognized for their accomplishments and impact on the 944 FW mission. They represent the best examples of our Reserve Citizen Airman culture.
Dec. 7, 2020
Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.
Dec. 2, 2020
Senior leaders provide update on strategic priorities

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, AFRC’s command chief master sergeant, issued a memorandum for all Reserve Citizen Airmen November 30 titled AFR Strategic Priorities – Our Current Progress and Future Path. Here is the text of the
Dec. 1, 2020
Command leaders look to enhance communication with an on-the-go force

Air Force Reserve Command leaders are looking to utilize mobile technology to enhance communications with Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families.
Dec. 1, 2020
47th Fighter Squadron marks 80 years of success

December 1st marks a major milestone in the history of the 47th Fighter Squadron. The unit, a Reserve A-10 flying squadron assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing, celebrates 80 years since it was originally activated as the 47th Pursuit Squadron in 1940 as the U.S. was increasing forces prior to World
Nov. 25, 2020
Luke pilot reaches rare milestone, surpasses 3k flying hours in F-16

As of Nov. 23, 2020, only 295 pilots worldwide could claim to have surpassed three thousand flying hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. That number is now 296.Col. Sean “Double” Rassas, 944th Fighter Wing vice commander, soared past his three thousandth hour in the fighter aircraft, Nov. 24, at Luke
Nov. 24, 2020
Reserve Citizen Airmen motorcycle safety training at Luke

The motorcycle rider community has changed a bit from the days of the film Easy Rider. You may choose to ride motorcycles because it makes commuting easier and fun, more affordable, therapeutic, or simply because it makes you cool. Whatever the reason, there are safety precautions one must take to
Nov. 20, 2020
944 FW 3rd Quarter Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2020 3rd Quarter Award Winners for the 944th Fighter Wing. These individuals have been recognized for their accomplishments and impact on the 944 FW mission. They represent the best examples of our Reserve Citizen Airman culture.
Nov. 19, 2020
5 Functional Foods to Enjoy This Fall

Grocery stores are filled with a wide variety of foods that provide optimal health and help to reduce the risk of disease.
Nov. 17, 2020
Luke Reserve Citizen Airmen hold first load crew competition

Two teams, one assigned to the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the other to the F-35 Lightning II, competed for 944th Load Crew of the Year bragging rights during the event.