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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  • 47th Fighter Squadron celebrates their heritage

    On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 47th Fighter Squadron gathered their Alumni to celebrate the unit’s history Dec. 6-7, 2016.If you ask any one of the 25 Alumni present, what makes the 47 FS special they are going to say three words, Taylor and Welch.2nd Lt.

  • Wing rallies to support Citizen Airman family

    Citizen Airmen understand what the ultimate sacrifice is as a service member, and when a deployment happens, the risk of loved ones receiving bad news is a possibility they accept.Tech. Sgt. Francisco “Frankie” Alcocer, 944th Security Forces Squadron combat arms NCO-in-charge, never expected to

  • “Don’t stop, won’t stop, keep fighting”

    The 47th Fighter Squadron hosted a local Tucson child as part of the "Pilot for a Day" program, Dec. 4.The program focuses on children of all ages who have terminal or chronic conditions. The goal of the program is to give each child and family a special day and a break from the daily challenges

  • Western Winds

    Members of the 924th Fighter Group provided some extra cheer when they hosted a holiday party for the 95 residents of Western Winds Apartments here, Dec 3. Western Winds Apartments is a low-income, independent senior living community. The community provides a safe, low-maintenance lifestyle,

  • First Japanese F-35A arrives at Luke

    The F-35 program hit another milestone Nov. 28 with the arrival of the first Foreign Military Sales F-35 at Luke Air Force Base.The arrival marked the next step for the international F-35 training program as Japan took ownership of the first FMS aircraft to arrive at Luke.“Today is a great day for

  • Seamless TFI tour

    Airmen from Luke Air Force Base had the opportunity to help share their passion for service with Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Basha High School November 16.Col. Clifford Stansell, Basha H.S. AFJROTC senior aerospace science instructor and retired AF aircraft maintenance and munitions officer,

  • Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen experience

    The Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., held a ceremony on Friday, November 11, Veterans Day, to honor over 15,000 men and women who were part of the Tuskegee experience.During the formal ceremony, ARAC unveiled a red tail granite paver, honoring Tuskegee Airmen World War II

  • Citizen Airman highlighted at ASU ‘Salute to Service’ night

    Family man, firefighter, Reservist, native Arizonan and graduate of Arizona State University, Tech. Sgt. Gabe Ulibarri, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron, firefighter was recognized on-field at the ASU vs Utah football game on November 10th during their 'Salute to Service' night. Ulibarri, who is

  • MTIs visit 944 FW

    The 433rd Training Recruiters, are looking to fill Active Guard Reserve, Traditional Reservists, and Air Reserve Technician positions with career benefits and professional improvement opportunities. For more information please contact the 433 TRS MTI recruiting team at DSN: 473-2410, Comm:

  • DoD stand on campaigns and elections

    As the presidential election heats up the Air Force and Department of Defense fully supports the right of members to participate in our Nation’s political process. However, there are some rules that regulate the political activities of DoD personnel.