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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  • Marijuana and the military

    As state recreational and medical marijuana laws change throughout the country, Air Force Reserve Command officials remind reservists that any marijuana use or possession by uniformed service members is still illegal under federal law. And the consequences for breaking this law could be career

  • President proclaims Aug. 21-27 National ESGR Week

    A PROCLAMATIONFor more than two centuries, brave patriots have given of themselves to secure our fundamental rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- and in times of both war and peace, members of the National Guard and Reserve have stood ready to don our uniform, answer our Nation's

  • Reserve component blended retirement system options

    Reserve Component Service members who have accrued fewer than 4,320 retirement points prior to January 1, 2018, will have the option to opt into the Blended Retirement System or remaining in the legacy retirement system. The opt-in/election period for the Blended Retirement System begins January 1,

  • AF to reduce additional duties

    In a memorandum to Airmen released Aug. 19, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein announced the service has established a task force titled “Airmen’s Time,” charged with streamlining, and in some cases eliminating, additional duties.

  • Citizen Airman saves the life of stranger

    On his way home from a family Fourth of July outing to a baseball game in Tucson, Arizona, Senior Airman Joseph Youngberg, 924th Maintenance Squadron aircraft medals technology journeyman, became someone’s hero. Due to his willingness to get involved and quick actions, Youngberg, a diplomatic

  • Chief Enlisted Manager retires

    Friends, family and Citizen Airmen filled every seat inside Club 56’s ballroom August 6, 2016 as Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Harback, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron chief enlisted manager, retired from the Air Force Reserves.Harback kept a stoic pose during a retirement ceremony in his honor as the

  • Reservist hits USAF F-35 trans-Atlantic milestone

    A native Arizonan and 944th Fighter Wing Reserve pilot achieved his lifelong goal while also hitting a milestone for the Air Force last month.Maj. Daniel Daehler, 944th Operations Group Det. 2, F-35 instructor pilot, flew an F-35 Lightning II from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to Royal Air Force

  • Maintenance hiring flies over century mark

    The 944th Fighter Wing Detachment 1 recently surpassed the century mark, by having well over 100 members assigned to the unit, which is a land mark piece to their development.As part of the Air Force Reserve 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Det. 1 stood up as a classic association with the

  • Werewolves get new pack leader

    Lt. Col. Sean Rassas, took command of the 69th Fighter Squadron during a ceremony held here August 5.Lt. Col. Saxon Yandell relinquished command to Rassas, former Assistant Director of Operations for the 69 FS. The ceremony was presided over by Col. Robert Tofil, 944th Operations Group,

  • Rescue training

    HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter and A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft work together July 21 during a training exercise focused on tactics the A-10C can offer during combat operations, providing close air support for the combat search and rescue squadron. Approximately 200 Airmen from the 924th conducted