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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  • A Tale of the Red Tails

    Originally, part of the 332nd Fighter Group, the first all African American fighter group in the United States Army Air Corps, the legendary Tuskegee Airmen knew better than anyone the hard work and grit it took. The 301st and 302nd squadrons were activated in 1942 at Tuskegee Army Air Field,

  • AFRC announces top three safety emphasis items for 2020

    The Air Force Reserve Command Safety Office here has identified its top three safety emphasis items for 2020. While safety officials encourage all members of the Air Force Reserve team to always emphasize safety, they are focusing on off-duty private motor vehicle accidents, the use of personal

  • Luke ASTS Airmen train with ANG, VA

    Nurses, pharmacy technicians and flight doctors were among the squadron members who participated in the National Disaster Medical System training exercise.

  • …And the 2019 Annual Award winners are!

    Members of the 944th Fighter Wing put on their best attire to honor the outstanding achievements of the hardest working and most dedicated Airmen during the 2019 944th FW Annual Awards banquet, Feb. 8, at the Wigwam Resort.

  • Behind the Scenes: Annual Awards Banquet

    The lead planner for the event, Maj. Sharon Hester, 69th Fighter Squadron executive officer, was selected to be the project lead in June 2019. Since then, she and a small team of 944th OG members have been working tirelessly to bring this night together.

  • History of the Medics of the 944th Fighter Wing

    When the 944th was first established as a troop carrier group in 1963, they were without a medical squadron. It wasn’t until the 68th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was assigned to the group did they finally receive a proper medical unit.

  • Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas

    In preparation for its 75th anniversary, Sept. 18, 2022, the Air Force is soliciting birthday theme ideas from Total Force Airmen and civilians. Every year in September, the Department of the Air Force dedicates a theme to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday.The submission and voting timeline is as

  • 944th Fighter Wing Airman found dead, cause under investigation

    A 944th Fighter Wing Airman, who was found dead at his parent’s home in Maricopa, Sunday, Jan. 26, has been identified as Airman Noah Langmead.Langmead, 19, was assigned to the 924th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz."The death of Airman Langmead over the