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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  • B-1 Lancer at Luke Days 2018

    Luke Air Force Base will host the Luke Days 2018 airshow Mar. 17-18. Luke Days marks Luke’s 77th year of operation since its founding in 1941, and the show will be headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerial demonstration team for the first time since 1992.

  • Finnen assumes command of 944 LRS

    Lt. Col. Cedric Finnen, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron incoming commander, receives the guidon from Col. Gavin Tade, 944th Mission Support Squadron commander, during an assumption of command ceremony, Feb. 11. As the LRS commander, Finnen will be responsible for over 85 logisticians in the

  • 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