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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  • Arizona fighter group trains with rescue wing

    Citizen Airmen with the 924th Fighter Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona and the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, are training together to perfect skills needed during combat. Approximately 200 Airmen slowly trickled in during the weekend from D-M to the beautiful ocean

  • 924th arrives at Patrick

    A bus carrying 924th Fighter Group Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona from a KC-10 to the 301st Rescue Squadron to begin their annual tour July 15 on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 200 Airmen from the 924th will conduct their annual tour at Patrick AFB, allowing the unit

  • Okinawa tour benefits Citizen Airmen

    Integrating seamlessly into the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan and providing some much needed manpower relief was key to the success of Operations Patriot Habu. During the two week annual tour trip, Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing were given the opportunity to serve alongside Active

  • Postman sets up chapel service

    Tech. Sgt. Elliot Denny, 944th Fighter Wing, chaplain assistant sets up for a protestant chapel service on June 30, 2016 at Kadena Air Base Japan. As a Citizen Airman who works as a postman in Tucson Arizona, he came to the wing over three years ago from active duty where he was a weapons loader.

  • Guarding the gates

    Citizen Airmen with Luke’s 944th Security Forces Squadron travelled to Kadena June 26 to provide extra manning for their active-duty counterparts. The joint mission is part of the Reservists’ annual tour, dubbed “Operation Patriot Habu,” and Kadena Airmen are excited to have them here.

  • Miller takes AFRC helm July 15

    Maj. Gen. Maryann Miller will become the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and take command of Air Force Reserve Command during a change of command ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15. Miller will become the first female in the history of the Air Force Reserve to be Chief of the Air

  • Arizona reservists bring manpower to Okinawa

    Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing pride themselves with “bringing the heat” but for this year’s annual tour to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, these Airmen instead brought a force of approximately 80 to work with their active-duty brethren.

  • SFS combatives course

    944th Security Forces Squadron Airmen conduct a combatives course June 4, 2016 inside Hangar 999 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The combatives course teaches defensive techniques is an annual requirement for security forces Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Nestor Cruz)

  • Dietary suppliments: Know what you're taking to avoid positive drug tests

    Air Force reservists should be careful when taking dietary supplements because of their potential health risks but also because they could lead to a positive urinalysis test result, according to officials with Air Force Reserve Command’s Medical Services Directorate and staff judge advocate’s

  • Blended retirement system training now available

    Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access