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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  • Total Force Enterprise during load crew competition

    Weapons load crew members Airman 1st Class Dillin Mattos (left), 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, and Senior Airman Kyle Kupiec, 944th Maintenance Group, prepare a GBU-12 for loading during the 56th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition, April 11, 2019, Luke Air

  • The 944th OG welcomes a new commander

    Col. Korey E. Amundson, 944th Operations Group outgoing commander, passes the torch to Col. Trena Savageau, 944th OG incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony, April 12, 2019.

  • HQ ARPC reduces retirement order processing time

    Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center concentrated efforts during the month of February to reduce the inventory of retirement applications for Guard and Reserve members turning 60 years of age.

  • Operation Reserve Kids Engages Families

    The 944th FW A&FRC hosted 43 youth here, ages 6 to 15, as they participated in Operation Reserve Kids, April 6. The event provided participants with insight into what their parents experience during deployment. The intent of the program is to reduce stress for families during separation.

  • Motorcycle Safety Training: What AF riders need to know

    Training season for motorcyclists is just around the corner, and as training gets into full swing, it may be helpful to shed some light on the Air Force’s training requirements, as well as what the proper acronyms are for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses. I’d also like to dispel some

  • Air Force handpicks Reserve Airmen to lead customer-focused innovation

    The BRICE app is an iOS app provided with a tablet that brings technical data, forms, and other tools to Airmen on the flight line. The new app has proven to reduce wasted man hours walking back and forth to the tool crib, or office for computer access. This improves flight readiness, data entry,

  • D&TF prepares recruits for military service

    In order to assist the young men and women in Arizona who enlist in the Air Force Reserve, in 2012, the 944th Fighter Wing implemented a training program for enlistees to commit themselves before shipping to Basic Military Training.

  • Air Force Reserve expands hiring authority to recruit, maintain readiness

    To meet the needs of America’s national security requirements, the Air Force Reserve Command is expanding the direct hiring authority to recruit Air Reserve Technician maintenance personnel when and where they are needed.“Direct Hire Authority (DHA) enables DoD to recruit and appoint qualified