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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  • Defenders are FAST to secure

    A select group of 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Airmen are tasked with traveling with an aircraft at a moment’s notice. Their concern isn’t directed at the long-term security or traditional police duties, but the safety of the aircraft and crew they are assigned to. They are the Fly-Away

  • 924th Fighter Group welcomes new commander

    Col. Brian Cusson, 924th Fighter Group incoming commander, assumes command of the group from Col. Bryan Cook, 944th Fighter Wing commander, during a ceremony, April 7, 2018. Cusson was previously the commander of the 47th Fighter Squadron, responsible for conducting training initial A-10 pilot

  • Opted into BRS? Don’t forget this important step

    A major benefit of the Blended Retirement System (BRS) is the free money you can now get from your service: Each time you contribute to your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement account, your service will match it, up to 5 percent of your pay.

  • 924 AMXS welcomes new commander

    Major Bobby Cheek assumes command of the 924th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Colonel Thomas C. McNurlin, 924th Fighter Group commander, on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 11, 2018. The 924th Fighter Group recently stood up the 924th AMXS to help increase mission effectiveness and

  • Focusing on open doors and new beginnings

    Since her diagnosis with multiple myeloma in 2014, Kimberly Branche, 944th Fighter Wing human resource technician, has used the experience to recognize and act on new opportunities while helping other cancer survivors shift toward the positive possibilities in their own lives.

  • 3,000 flight hours and 20 years of service

    Lt. Col. Ryan Savageau, 944th Operations Group deputy commander, landed here Feb. 27, after surpassing 3,000 hour in an F-16 over the span of 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. According to www.f-16.net, there are less than 300 F-16 pilots from around the world who have completed