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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  • 944th Fighter Wing 3rd Quarter Award Winners

    Congratulations to the 944th Fighter Wing 3rd Quarter Award Winners. - Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman James Hataway, 944th Security Forces Squadron- NCO of the Quarter: Staff Sergeant Candice Bullard-Norwood, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron - Senior NCO of the Quarter: Senior Master

  • AF civilians to be retroactively paid, urged not to access pay system

    Civilian Air Force employees, who were furloughed during the government shutdown, have been authorized to return to work Oct. 17.Civilians, including those who returned to work earlier this month, will be retroactively paid but are urged not to access the pay system, as mass amounts of website

  • Hagel stresses workforce's value after 'manufactured crisis'

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a message to the Defense Department's workforce today, welcoming back employees furloughed by the 16-day government shutdown and emphasizing their value to the nation. Here is the text of the secretary's message:Today the Department of Defense is resuming normal

  • Congress passes bill reopening federal government

    President Barack Obama signed legislation late yesterday night bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government

  • Civilian retiree identification card to be replaced

    Retired Air Force civilians who use the Air Force Form 354, Civilian Identification Card, to access Air Force installations have until early 2014 -- when the AF354 will be rescinded -- to get a Department of Defense Civilian Retiree ID Card or other access credentials, Air Force Personnel Center

  • AF releases furlough-related pay information

    Air Force officials released Oct. 8, the following furlough-related questions and answers to aid service civilians with processing time and attendance. This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the

  • Government shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

    Below are frequently asked questions about the current government shutdown. Do you have questions you need answered in regard to the government shutdown and its impact on the Air Force? Post them in the comments below. We will research and try to find the answer(s) for you and respond to the post(s)

  • Most AF civilians to return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

  • AF Reserve colonel promotion board postponed due to government shutdown

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced here today the postponement of the calendar year 2013 Air Force Reserve line and nonline colonel promotion selection boards and special boards/special selection boards originally scheduled for next week.Due to the government shutdown, the boards are