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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  • Preparation key to smooth transition for Germany trip

    Forty-four members of the 944th Fighter Wing, Mission Support Group landed in Germany on May 31st, ready to start their annual tour of supporting the 86th Airlift Wing, at Ramstein Air Base.The 944th MSG started planning this AT in January putting it all together within four months despite the size

  • 944th Det 1 hits milestone in maintenance

    For the first time a team of maintainers from the 944th Fighter Wing Detachment 1 Maintenance Squadron spent time during the June Unit Training Assembly providing hands on maintenance and received training on the F-16 Fighting Falcon.  Working out of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 56th

  • Don't get hooked by phishers

    Fast cash promises on popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are causing major problems for service members.Phishing scams have continued to evolve in an attempt to keep up with progressing technology. Today, some phishing scams have been using social media outlets to fool

  • Reservists help keep F-15s in the sky at Mountain Home

    A total of 10 reservists from the 414th Maintenance Squadron, from Seymour Johnson, North Carolina, have been integrated with the 366th Maintenance Group, Mountain Home, Idaho, since January of this year.Their task is to fulfill roles in multiple maintenance sections to ensure the mission continues

  • 69th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Saxon Yandell takes over as the new 69th Fighter Squadron commander during a ceremony held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 4.Lt. Col. Korey Amundson relinquished command to Yandell, former deputy commander for the 944th Operations Group. The ceremony was presided over by Col. Robert

  • One Airman’s story: Fighting through Obstacles

    My Story: Growing up I always dreamed of continuing my education and having a professional career.  Ever since I can remember, I have always worked hard and strived for excellence in everything I did.  Because of my academic achievements in high school, I was awarded the Presidential Scholarship,

  • Special delivery

    The United Service Organizations along with Heidi Murkoff, author of the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" series, hosted a free baby shower May 16, for local expecting military and military spouses.More than 80 moms-to-be attended the "Special Delivery" event and were welcomed with a gift bag

  • Summer safety begins with risk management

    Increased travel and leisure activities that go hand-in-hand with the summer months require increased emphasis on risk management, said Air Force Chief of Ground Safety, Bill Parsons.While Airmen and their families make the most of recreational opportunities during the summer, the period between

  • Air Force leaders’ Memorial Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the Air Force and their families:To the Airmen of the United States Air Force and their Families:On Memorial Day, Americans pause in solemn

  • 944 FSS takes their skills to Japan

    The 944th Fighter Wing continues as a role-model for total force integration in the Air Force with active duty and Reserve members working together, seamlessly achieving the mission at hand. This was highlighted during a recent 944th Force Support Squadron annual tour deployment to the 18th Fighter