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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  • On time, every time

    The Air Force Reserve Command has initiated a beta test of the Reserve Travel System at five U.S. locations to help reduce the time it takes for some traditional reservists to get their travel vouchers processed and paid.The test is a response to repeated requests from reservist assigned to units on

  • Civic Leaders witness TFI first-hand

    The Air Force Reserve Command team-up with active duty components to show off Total Force Integration providing a unique experience for a group of Civic Leaders during a tour June 7-8.Col. Kurt Gallegos, 944th Fighter Wing commander, hosted 27 Civic Leaders from around the country on a trip that

  • Luke steps toward awareness

    Building awareness of the impact that sexual assault has on victims, survivors and their families is an important issue for the U.S. Air Force and Luke AFB community.This year’s Department of Defense theme was, “Know Your Part! Do Your Part!”In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month a Walk a

  • Reserve unit dominates at Hawgsmoke

    Pilots from the 47th Fighter Squadron with the Air Force Reserve Command demonstrated their experience and expertise on the ground and in the air by winning the Hawgsmoke 2016 competition. Thirteen teams competed in biennial A-10C Thunderbolt II competition June 1-3. This year’s event concentrated

  • May PT challenge

    Master Sgt. Kevin Perlak, 944th Security Forces Squadron superintendent, performs a fireman carry as part of a team relay race during the 944th Fighter Wing Physical Training Challenge, April 30, 2016. Perlak's team of four won first place with a time of 11 minutes and 15 seconds, 38 seconds faster

  • All in the family

    While all U.S. military branches have family members who serve at the same time, it is rare for three members of the same family to serve in the same wing and at the same time. With a combined service of over 35 years, three Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing make serving their country a family

  • FSS boosts morale

    Airmen from the 944th Force Support Squadron participate in a hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Ariz. April 29, 2016. A total of 48 Airmen, including two medics, participated in the hike to promote fitness and boost morale. The unit also wanted to take advantage of the 3-day Unit Training

  • TMO drives MHE training

    Eleven members of the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office got hands on training in preparation for annual tour and developing material handling equipment skills culminating in a timed competition during the April unit training assembly.The MHE training course provided

  • Bringing the Heat to Pat’s Run

    The hot Arizona sun beats down on the runner, forcing beads of sweat to trickle down his back. His breathing becomes harder each time his feet hits hot pavement. But the runner is not alone and this is not a mandatory physical training session. This is Pat’s Run, an annual event held in honor of