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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  • PA Specialist named Graydon Williams Award winner

    The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee presented the 2014 Graydon Williams Award to Tech Sgt. Louis Vega Jr., 944th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs specialist, during a luncheon Feb. 11.This year, Tech. Sgt. Graydon Williams' sister, Alma and husband Harry Shappell, and his brother

  • Scobee gets real with 944th Fighter Wing Airman

    Brig. Gen. Richard Scobee, 10th Air Force commander, an Arizona native and former 944th Fighter Wing commander visited the wings Airman and facilities during a three day whirlwind trip Feb 5-7.Mission briefings, hands-on squadron tours, newcomer's orientation, mentoring sessions, keynote address for

  • 944th Operations Group welcomes home new commander

    Col. Robert Tofil gained command of the 944th Operations Group Feb. 6, during a change of command ceremony officiated by Col. Kurt J. Gallegos, 944th Fighter Wing commander.Tofil has filled many positions here in the span of 20 years to include, student, pilot, flight commander, assistant weapon's

  • 944th Fighter Wing honor their 2014 Annual Award Winners

    Congratulations to the 944th Fighter Wing Annual Award Winners!2014 Senior Civilian of the year: Mrs. Denise Sullivan, 944th Fighter Wing Staff2014 Junior Civilian of the year: Mrs. Jeanelle Dupree, 944th Fighter Wing Staff2014 Airmen of the year: Staff Sgt. David Hainley, 924th Operations Support

  • Air Force BMT introduces innovative Capstone Week

    Air Force basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph-Lackland will soon restructure its current eight-and-a-half-week course to make room for a new five-day program called Capstone Week, beginning Jan. 27 with trainees entering BMT."Our basic military training today does a tremendous

  • 944th FW hosts the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

    The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce held their board of directors meeting at Luke Air Force Base Jan 22 and was able to visit various base facilities as well as receive an overall mission brief.Their tour included a stop at the 56th Security Forces kennels for a military working dog demonstration and a

  • 944 FW members interact with NFL players

    Selected individuals from Luke Air Force Base including four members from the 944th Fighter Wing received a treat Jan 21 while Pro Bowl players from the National Football League visited here.The objective was to provide a cool experience for both parties. Airmen were urged to share their Air Force

  • 944th pilot aims high and logs 4,000 flying hours

    Col. Gregory Jones, 944th Operations Group commander, completed 4000 flying hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Jan. 9.He first flew the F-16 in 1990 when he went through the training course here; after 25 years of service, he reached a milestone that very few pilots are able to achieve."The Air

  • 944 Newest Colonel Selects

    Please join us in congratulating our newest Colonel selects. This is a great honor and a testament of our member's accomplishments and commitment to excellence. Congratulations and well done!Colonel (sel) Korey Amundson, 69th Fighter SquadronColonel (sel) Alfred Rossum, 944th Medical Squadron

  • ARPC announces colonel promotions

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials here announced results for the 2014 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today.The selection boards convened at the center Oct. 6, 2014 to determine those officers qualified to assume the next higher grade. Board members