• 944 FW stands up maintenance group at Luke

    More than 400 members will eventually make up the newly organized group, forecasted to provide more than 1.1 million hours of maintenance production per year on F-16 and F-35 aircraft partnered with the 56th Maintenance Group. The team consists of Air Reserve Technicians and Traditional Reservists

  • Civic Leaders get unique view of pilot training

    944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen and 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guardsmen partnered to offer civic leaders from Phoenix and Tucson a unique view of pilot training during an overnight trip to Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield and the Barry M. Goldwater Range Jan. 18 and 19.

  • ART Top Dogs win DCC competition

    Air Reserve Technicians from the 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, also representing the 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit, took first place during the 4th Quarter 56th Maintenance Group Dedicated Crew Chief competition Dec. 5, 2017. The winners were announced during the 56th Maintenance Group

  • Luke F-35 seat modifications expand aviator pool

    Since October 2015, pilots weighing less than 136 pounds have been restricted from flying the F-35A Lightning II due to concerns of possible neck injuries that could result during ejection seat procedures. In May 2017, three modifications were implemented to the F-35A ejection system allowing Air

  • Wing inducts newest Chief

    Major Erica Lowe, 944th Maintenance Squadron commander, administers the oath of enlistment to Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Greene, 944th Maintenance Squadron munitions flight chief, during an induction ceremony held at the Academic Training Center, Jan. 6, 2018. Greene reaffirms the oath as he joins

  • Luke Days 2018

    56th Fighter Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard invites everyone to attend Luke Days 2018, Mar 17-18. This year's event features the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels along with other exciting aerial performers and static displays. The event is open to the public and admission is free.For more