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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  • Reserve medics train with Scottsdale SWAT

    The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care training here March 23 to 26.The four-day course consisted of in-class, hands-on, and field training exercises at the Luke Auxiliary Field."The training is based off of current evidence based research/approach medicine in

  • Tuskegee Airmen honored at Luke

    A ceremony honoring the great heritage of the "Red Tail" warriors from the 302nd Fighter Squadron took place Mar 26 during the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.The ceremony, held at the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Air Park, celebrated the men and women of

  • General Welsh visits Luke

    General Mark Welsh, Air Force Chief of Staff, talked with active-duty Airmen, Reservist, and Arizona Air Guard members during an all-call this morning at Luke Air Force Base.Welsh told the group that his number one reason for visiting was to say thank you and praised the work Airmen are doing here

  • UFC delivers health and fitness tips to Luke

    The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organization in collaboration with the Air Force Reserve recruiting command presented the UFC Fitness Tour 2015 Mar 21 here at the Bryant Fitness Center, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.Former and current service members and their families participated

  • First AF female general paves way for military women

    Jeanne M. Holm was the first woman in the armed forces to be promoted to the rank of major general in 1973, and is credited as single driving force in achieving parity for military women and making them a viable part of the mainstream military.Holm was born in 1921, in Portland, Ore., and enlisted

  • Youth of Year application deadline is April 10

    Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard teens interested in attending the Air Force Youth of the Year Camp have until April 10 to submit their nomination packages, according to Air Force Services Activity officials.One youth each will be selected to represent the Air Force Reserve and Air National

  • 944 LRS conducts CORT

    The 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a four-day Combat Operational Readiness Training (CORT) course at Luke Air Force Base Mar 5-8. The bi-annual training consisting of land navigation, convoy operations, and bare base setup and defense is intended to serve as a familiarization of

  • 944th FW reservist receives F-35 firefighter training

    Local fire departments gathered Thursday to receive training on F-35 crisis procedures in case of an emergency here and in the surrounding areas of Luke Air Force Base.Sixteen local fire departments including Avondale, Buckeye, Buckeye Valley Fire District, Daisy Mountain, El Mirage, Glendale,

  • Carter's message to DOD workforce

    Ash Carter, who was sworn in as the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, laid out his top priorities in a message to the Defense Department workforce.Carter's message reads as follows:To all Department of Defense personnel:I am honored to become your Secretary of Defense. I am proud to lead men and

  • 944 FW Airman earns Levitow award

    Airmen making the transition from junior enlisted to non-commissioned officer (NCO), is a milestone most look forward to.On Thursday, Feb 12 at Luke Air Force Base, an Airman Leadership School graduation took place here. Senior Airman Melinda Charlton, 944th Force Support Squadron personnel