• Ransomware: How to stay safe

    In mid-May a worldwide ransomware cyberattack infected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries. Luckily, shortly after the attack began, a web security researcher was able to discover an effective kill switch that slowed the spread of the infection, effectively halting the outbreak.Ransomware

  • 944 vehicle operators get hands-on training in Italy

    The peaks of Italy’s Dolomites range loom over the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron’s vehicle operations area while Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron work with their active-duty counterparts stationed at Aviano Air Base. The six-man vehicle operations team are here

  • 944 FW commander retires after 32 years

    Col. Kurt “Huevos” Gallegos, 944th Fighter Wing commander, celebrated 32 years of service at his retirement ceremony here June 3, with family, friends, guests, and over 200 Reserve Citizen Airmen.

  • Defense Department Launches Retirement System Comparison Calculator

    The Department of Defense officially launched the Blended Retirement System (BRS) comparison calculator Tuesday, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory

  • Cook takes command of the 944th Fighter Wing

    The 944th Fighter Wing welcomed their new wing commander during a formal ceremony here June 3. Col. Kurt Gallegos relinquished command of the wing to Col. Bryan Cook, 944 FW vice commander. The wing’s guidon was exchanged during the ceremony as a symbolic gesture providing a tangible view of the

  • JASDF pilots graduate Luke’s F-35 program

    Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots “Koku-Jieitai,” become the first from their country to graduate the F-35 program here May 20.The occasion marked the final milestone in a series of firsts made possible by the collective efforts of the JASDF, 944th Fighter Wing, and Lockheed Martin.“The team

  • Citizen Airmen participate in National Police Week

    Citizen Airmen in local law enforcement uniform joined forces with defenders from Luke Air Force Base on May 18 during the S.S. Mayaguez retreat ceremony here.The event was one of many during National Police Week which ran from May 15-19 recognizing the service and sacrifice of law enforcement

  • Airmen donate blood

    Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing donate blood May 7 during the 944th FW Blood Drive at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. United Blood Services, a non-profit community blood center founded in Phoenix, Ariz. in 1943, provides blood and blood products to more than 500 hospitals across the United

  • Maintainers maintain morale

    The 944th Fighter Wing Detachment 1 gather for a family day picnic May 7 at Fowler Park, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.Airmen and their families enjoyed food, games and music. Representatives from various agencies including Benevilla Family Resource Center, Military One Source, and the Airman and Family

  • Maj. Gen. Scobee visits with troops

    Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee, 10th Air Force commander and Chief Master Sgt. James Nudd, 944th Fighter Wing interim command chief, talked with Airmen from the 944FW, Apr. 14 during a luncheon held at the Falcon Dunes golf course, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.The Airmen individually introduced themselves