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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  • 944 CES visits Army

    Army Staff Sgt. Tym Larson (right), Det. 1 Charlie Co. 5-159 Medevac Unit Noncommissioned officer-in-charge, points out various features of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Nov. 8, to firefighters from the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron fire flight.CES firefighters coordinated the visit with Soldiers

  • Behind the scene look at 944th citizen airman

    The 944th Fighter Wing Air Force Reserve unit at Luke AFB hosted Boss's Day 2015 on Nov. 7, 2015 providing over 85 employers the perfect way to take a peek into the military service of their employees.In an action packed day designed to provide civilian employers, from both across the valley and out

  • New FSS leader assumes command

    Reservists from the 944th Fighter Wing gathered at Luke Air Force Base Oct. 25,  to witness the newest squadron leader assume command.Maj. Melissa Greene, 944th Force Support Squadron commander, received the squadron guidon from Col. Paul Theisen, 944th Mission Support Group commander, during an

  • Why get the flu shot?

    Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death.  The coughing, fever, headache, sore throat, and runny nose that come with the flu can be enough to keep you bedridden for a week or more but most importantly, per Air Force Influenza Immunization Program

  • CFC a time of giving

    It is Combined Federal Campaign season at Luke Air Force Base.  The CFC which began on October 1 and runs for six weeks was created in 1961 when President John F. Kennedy signed the Executive Order authorizing the U.S. Civil Service Commission to develop guidelines and regulate fundraising in the

  • Understanding and communicating love languages

    According to most relationship expert's communication is the key to developing a long lasting, healthy relationship. What if you don't speak the same language as your partner? How could you ever know what he or she expects and needs from you or vice versa?With October being Domestic Violence

  • A Successful Relationship is Simple, Kind Of...

    Although October is Domestic Violence Awarness Month, rather than dwell on the negatives of relationships, perhaps more attention should be focused on the components of successful relationships.  Successful relationships have certain elements in common and these elements have been observed and

  • AF streamlines expeditionary readiness training

    Air Force officials announced the creation of a new streamlined Expeditionary Readiness Program governance construct that replaces the current tiered predeployment training model.The updated program is designed to ensure expeditionary readiness training is relevant, effective, timely, synchronized,

  • 944 ASTS enhances cost effective training

    Saving lives on the battlefield has always been the number one priority of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron. Recently, they have adopted a new mission, saving the U.S. Air Force money by developing an efficient cost effective training program."We have developed an innovative teaching center

  • CEM for 944th ASTS runs Air Force Marathon

    The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron chief enlisted manager, ran her first half marathon with the Yellow Ribbon team on Sept. 19 as part of the 19th Annual Air Force Marathon."This was a great camaraderie-building experience to run this marathon with other Yellow Ribbon representatives I've been