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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  • One foot in front of the other

    Being one of the Air Force’s new cadre of F-35 Instructor Pilots and pulling multiple G-forces daily puts a toll on one’s body, however, that’s nothing compared to running a 100 mile race through rugged terrain. Major Peter Cossette, a F-35 Instructor Pi¬lot with the 944th Fighter Wing, ran the Zion

  • Joint training saves lives

    944th medical personnel practiced their skills while taking fire from ‘enemy’ forces Apr 22 at Auxiliary Field 1.The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Joint Military Operations Training Initiative (JMOTI) team hosted a weeklong Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and Tactical Combat Casualty

  • Trading Places with ASTS, MDS

    Two leaders from the 944th Fighter Wing took command of each other’s squadrons in a change of command ceremony April 30 inside the wing’s hangar 999.Col. Alfred Rossum, outgoing 944th Medical Squadron commander, took command of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron during the ceremony. He brings

  • Airman honored with leadership award

    Having an occupation that helps people get a fair shake speaks of the man and the caliber of Airman.Tech. Sgt. Kent Lane, 944th Logistics Readiness fuels technician and Arizona Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services program manager, was awarded the Rosa

  • Levitow Award winner eager to lead

    Taking care of people who accomplish the Air Force mission is key and the number one priority for Tech. Sgt. Scott Jenkins, 924th Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Reclamation and repair crew chief.Jenkins, won the prestigious John L. Levitow Award after attending the Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy

  • EOD lights fuse on effective training

    A bead of sweat trickles down his cheek as the bomb disposal technician kneels beside the makeshift bomb. With wire cutters ready in his hand, he struggles to decide between cutting the red and blue wires. He takes a deep breath and prepares to diffuse the bomb. Hollywood has painted a tense and

  • Miller nominated as next Chief of Air Force Reserve

    President Barack Obama has nominated Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller for a third star and assignment as Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, replacing Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson.Miller is currently deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force,

  • Airmen infiltrated by Girl Scouts

    Military discipline in regards to diet and weight control went out the window during the Unit Training Assembly in March. Girl Scout Troop 1308 was given a tour of the 944th Fighter Wing and brought over 240 boxes of Girl Scout cookies for Airmen to enjoy.“Everyone was so welcoming to all of us,”

  • Airman protects woman from explosion

    A 944th Fighter Wing Airman put his training and experience to work and provided medical assistance during a vehicle accident earlier this year.Two men saw a burning car on the side of the road with a woman inside. The car had struck a power line and caught on fire just moments before. As good

  • Airman protects woman from explosion

    A 944th Fighter Wing Airman put his training and experience to work and provided medical assistance during a vehicle accident earlier this year. Two men saw a burning car on the side of the road with a woman inside. The car had struck a power line and caught on fire just moments before. As good