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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  • USAF Thunderbirds to headline Luke AFB Open House March 15-16

    Luke AFB will host "Luke Days 2014," an open house and air show, March 15-16, 2014. The U.S. Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, will headline the weekend's activities with performances both days.A static display of Luke's newest aircraft, the F-35A Lightning II, should

  • 944th Fighter Wing 4th Quarter Award Winners

    Congratulations to the 944th Fighter Wing 4th Quarter Award Winners. - Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Daniel Ioane, 924th Maintenance Squadron- NCO of the Quarter: Staff Sergeant Stephen MacNeil, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron - Senior NCO of the Quarter: Master Sergeant Katherine Ladd,

  • Haboob Havoc

    Capt. Brandon Roth, 62nd Fighter Squadron B-Flight commander; Lt. Col. Frank Bricel, 69th FS assistant director of operations; Col. John Hanna, 56th Operations Group commander; Lt. Col. Shamsher Mann, 62nd FS commander; and Maj. Sean Holahan, 69th FS instructor pilot, were part of the overall

  • Commander sends holiday season greetings to Citizen Airmen

    As we finish this year and look forward to the next, I want to thank you for your outstanding commitment and professionalism. You and your fellow Citizen Airmen clearly displayed a "service before self" attitude.From sequestration to the government shutdown, the budget challenges were numerous. I

  • Education benefits: Look before you Leap

    It's no myth that people with advanced degrees, on average, make more money than people with a high school diploma. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following average weekly earnings for 2012: high school graduate, $626; associate degree $761; bachelor's degree, $1,025; master's degree,

  • CY14A Air Force Reserve School Selection Board to convene

    The CY14A Air Force Reserve School Selection Board will convene Feb. 3, 2014 at the Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Both Invitation to Apply and RSSB Application can be found on myPers located under the red "News Alert" tab or on the vPC-GR Dashboard under the "Actions

  • AF Portal goes mobile, gets face-lift

    Expected to launch by the end of 2013, the Global Combat Support System-Air Force, or GCSS-AF, is rolling out a revamped portal, which simplifies navigation, improves performance on low bandwidth connections and works from mobile devices. "The old system had become cluttered, difficult to navigate

  • Reserve Advisory Council looking for innovative ideas

    Got a great idea that can improve things for your fellow reservists? The Air Force Reserve wants your input and has tasked the Reserve Advisory Council to represent all categories of Citizen Airmen and to bring their ideas to the attention of Air Force senior leaders.Scheduled to meet on Nov. 18,

  • Teen Leadership Council application deadline is Nov. 22

    The Air Force Reserve is looking for motivated ninth- through 11th-graders to serve on its Teen Leadership Council. The TLC is a national group of youngsters selected to help give Air Force Reserve teens a voice in matters that affect them.Deadline to submit applications for this year's program is