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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  • 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

  • ASTS conduct mass casualty training

    Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron conducted training Jan. 6, 2018 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Nurses, pharmacy technicians, and flight doctors were among the squadron members who participated in the annual mass casualty training.

  • Reserve Commander visits 944th Citizen Airmen

    Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing welcomed the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller during the January Unit Training Assembly. Gen. Miller spent three days at Luke Air Force Base, home of the F-35 Lightening II, joining the 944th Reservists as they went

  • Defenders get new commander

    Lt. Col. Amy Evans, outgoing 944th Security Forces Squadron commander relinquished command to Capt. Jonathan Warzeka, who is joining the unit from the 56th Security Forces Squadron, during a formal change of command ceremony held at Hangar 999, Jan. 6.

  • Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

    One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.

  • Employee Assistance Program available to all civilians

    For civilian employees of Air Force Reserve Command who need a little helping hand in dealing with any of life’s myriad challenges, assistance is just a phone call or a mouse click away.As of Oct. 1, the Air Force started offering Federal Occupational Health's Employee Assistance Program and

  • Laugh your way to a better marriage

    The military prepares its members to meet the toughest challenges when called upon for war. But what prepares a military member and their spouse for the challenges they face on the homefront in their marriage? The 944th Fighter Wing Chapel team took on that mission when they hosted a Couples