News

Aug. 13, 2019
Flores takes command of the 944th MXS

After serving as commander for almost two years, Maj. Erica Lowe relinquished command to Maj. Salvadore Flores.
Aug. 8, 2019
New faces, same mission: ‘Sustain the excellence’

Many members of the 944th Fighter Wing began their journey with the 944th FW recruiting service, which recently welcomed its new flight chief, Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Ossman. Ossman is new to Phoenix and the 944th FW, but comes in with over 14 years of U.S. Air Force recruiting experience.
July 30, 2019
Master of his own Dojo

Master Sgt. James Pumarejo, 924th Maintenance Squadron munitions flight chief, owns and operates a full-time martial arts studio in Tucson, Arizona.
July 24, 2019
AFR Fitness Assessments suspended through August and Air Force Fitness Screening Questionnaire Changes, effective July 19, 2019

Air Force Reserve is suspending Fitness Assessments through the month of August to comply with changes to the FSQ that are effective immediately. Changes were made to the FSQ to improve the safety, health, and welfare of our Airmen. Suspending the FA for AFR members in July/August affords members
July 19, 2019
Davis-Monthan Citizen Airmen help build a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow

The reservists spent their Saturday morning supporting the needy, spanning five counties by building 3,360 food boxes at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
July 16, 2019
Developmental education opportunities for Reserve Citizen Airmen

Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen are selected every year to attend Developmental Education courses boarded through the Reserve School Selection Board (RSSB A&B), Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB), and Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB). The boards are held
July 10, 2019
UPDATE: Changes coming to G.I. Bill Transfer of Education Benefits for Guard, Reserve

*Editor’s Note: This article was originally published May 17, 2019. Updates were made July 10, 2019*Applicable to: Air National Guard and Air Force ReserveNOTE: PLEASE DISREGARD MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE EXECUTED A TRANSFER OF POST-9/11 GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS AND FULFILLED THE REQUIRED SERVICE
July 2, 2019
Getting to know Luke’s Command Post

Luke’s command post is in two locations, however, they are considered one team and one unit. The primary location is administratively owned by the 56th Fighter Wing and the alternate site is housed at the 944th Fighter Wing.
June 27, 2019
Tech. Sgt. Courtney Richardson: “From one Airman to another, ask for help and never give up”

The old saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words. Since 2004, Tech. Sgt. Courtney Richardson has been telling the Air Force story through pictures as a public affairs photojournalist.“Serving as a photographer has been a great job; I would not trade it for any other job in the Air Force,”
June 21, 2019
Citizen Airmen: A closer look

The 944th Fighter Wing takes a closer look into the lives of their Airmen. "I am an FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic. We inspect, repair, and maintain Cirrus Sr20, Bonanza F33, and Grob G120 aircraft for the students at Lufthansa Aviation Training Goodyear and the German Air Force."