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 ASTS provides tools needed to save lives

    The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron hosted a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course for emergency responders including medical technicians and nurses from the 944th ASTS and medical squadron September 23 to 25. 944th and 56th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians and

  • Rising six spice things for fourth annual salsa contest

    The essence of garlic, onions and peppers drifted through the air as the 944th Fighter Wing Rising Six hosted their fourth annual salsa contest during the September UTA. This year's contest boasted seven hot entries which included a variety of green and red concoctions.  The Rising Six represents

  • GCC helps veterans transition from military life to the academic environment

    Providing a one stop shop for service men and women who have served our country honorably is one of the reasons why Glendale Community College is ranked eighth among veteran friendly two-year colleges in the nation.The Veteran Service Center at GCC is a place where veterans pursuing an education can

  • Leading our future Airmen

    Military Training Instructors from the 433rd Training Squadron will be coming to the 944th Fighter Wing September 11-13 to recruit future Air Force Reserve MTIs.  For those interested in joining the prestigious ranks of those who lead future Airmen through the Gateway to the Air Force, there will be

  • Strengthening our Nurse Corps

    Members of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron recently completed a week-long Nurse Leadership and Force Development course, here Aug. 24-28.The course covered a myriad of topics from medical related to leadership essentials and team building.The chief clinical nurse for 944th ASTS, Lt. Col.

  • Survivor shares his story of resilience

    Retired Capt. David Berling, spoke to members of the 944th Medical Squadron about his personal experiences, perseverance, and resilience with hopes of motivating the audience during the August Unit Training Assembly.Berling was involved in a private plane crash in 2007, four years after

  • Speed and expertise key to 944th firefighters training success

    It's a sight that nobody in the Air Force wants to see.  Emergency response trucks racing to the flightline while a lone fighter jet sits with an unresponsive pilot in the cockpit yet this is something that Air Force firefighters constantly train for.One such training was conducted by 20

  • 944 LRS returns to Valley of the Sun

    As the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron closed the books on "Operations Patriot Angler" 2015 annual tour at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and returned to the Valley of the Sun on Sunday they collectively agree the tour was a resounding success.Summer season at JBER is a time when

  • 944th POL flight gives back to the community

    "Not everything that counts can be counted. And not everything that can be counted, counts." - Albert EinsteinAs an Air Force Reservists, getting the chance to serve an annual tour in Alaska in July and August is a big plus.  For the members of the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron it wasn't just