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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  • There's a new IG in town

    New to the office but not the wing, Maj Christopher Bisdnack is the 944th Fighter Wings' newest Inspector General.This new job is a natural fit for him.  Having served with the 944 FW for 20 years; he was first an enlisted member in the Logistics Readiness Squadron then after completing his Bachelor

  • Airman sprints past record

    By shaving 14 seconds off the current record for the 1.5 mile run, Staff Sgt. Christian Enriquez, 944th Fighter Wing Detachment 1 Maintenance, F-16 avionics craftsman, ran into the Luke Air Force Base history books Sunday.Running 1.5 miles in 8 minutes 10 second, secured his success of beating the

  • 944th kicks-off Green Dot program

    Commanders, chiefs, first sergeants, and superintendents were among the first group from the 944th Fighter Wing to receive Green Dot training during the March Unit Training Assembly.Green Dot is a comprehensive prevention training program designed to address sexual and domestic violence.  The Air

  • LRS goes to CORT

    Think back to when you were ten and how good it felt to play outside, fire cap guns and get dirty. Now imagine getting paid for that and it's called "training."Members of the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron partnered with the 944th Security Forces Squadron to conduct Convoy Operational Readiness

  • AF Reserve affords specialty maintenance skilled 924th MXS Reservists

    Airman 1st Class Michael Rosenberger, a 924th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects an A-10 "Warthog" in the hangar at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 14. The A-10s here fall under the 924th Fighter Group which is part of the Air Force Reserve Command's 944th Fighter Wing, Luke Air

  • Airmen seize opportunity for mentoring, volunteering

    Well over 75 members of the 944th Fighter Wing took advantage of the Speed Mentoring and Volunteer Fair held in hangar 999 on Sunday. The event, which was presented by the Top Three and Human Resources Development Council, provided wing members with an opportunity to network, talk with subject

  • 944th annual awards honor excellence

    As a celebration of outstanding achievements by wing members the 2015 944th Fighter Wing Annual Award winners were honored during a Hollywood black tie gala held at the Wigwam Resort on Jan. 30.During the event, which was heavily steeped in heritage with a few lighthearted touches, Col. (Retired)

  • Official urges families to learn about veteran burial honors

    Planning funerals for military veterans and retirees can be overwhelming for their families, and the Defense Department's director of casualty and mortuary affairs wants family members to familiarize themselves in advance, when possible, to know what to expect with military funeral honors.Deborah S.

  • IRS Form 1095 available on myPay

    All active-duty, Guard, Reserve, retiree and civilian Airmen will need proof of health care coverage when filing their federal tax returns for 2015."This is the first year that Affordable Care Act requires health care validation for filing their taxes and Airmen need this information," said Robert

  • Airmen remember Gulf War

    It's been 25 years since the world's nations rallied together in support of the Gulf War. Operation Desert Shield saw the buildup of troops in the Persian Gulf in defense of Saudi Arabia which led to the combat phase known as Operation Desert Storm.Several 944th Fighter Wing Airmen remember seeing