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 Airman has two careers, one love

    In celebration of the 66th Birthday of the United States Air Force, we are highlighting a Citizen Airman who has served over half of those years with combined service in not only USAF active and reserve status, but also with our allies in the British Royal Air Force. Born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire,

  • DOD Spells Out Closure Contingency Plan Guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors

  • Operation Swift Savior

    The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and the Carl Hayden Veterans Administration medical center collaborated to make history during Operation Swift Savior, a patient evacuation exercise, here Sept. 16 - 20.The exercise scenario began with the President of the United States declaring a "state of

  • Commander discusses future of Air Force Reserve

    Discussing the future of the Air Force, senior military and industry leaders gathered at the Air Force Association's 2013 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 16-18.More than 5,000 U.S. and

  • Service chiefs detail 2014 sequestration effects

    One after another yesterday in a hearing before a House panel, the nation's service chiefs described how severe budget cuts required by law in fiscal year 2014 would slash their forces, capabilities and readiness and raise security risks to the American people.The House Armed Services Committee

  • Get1Now allows reservists to build future, reap rewards

    Reservists can help the Air Force Reserve find candidates for the next generation of Citizen Airmen and receive rewards and recognition at the same time through the Get1Now program. Managed by the Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service, the program encourages reservists to recommend the people

  • Photographer visits the 944th Fighter Wing

    The 944th Fighter Wing modeled its expertise during the September unit training assembly. Will Halley, photographer for the Air Force Reserve Command recruiting, visited several squadrons and sections throughout the 944th FW taking photos highlighting different jobs within each unit. The pictures

  • Officials announce PEP promotion

    Five members of the 944th Fighter Wing competed in the Promotion Enhancement Program and were selected for promotion.Master Sgt. Sandra L. Plentzas, 944th Medical Squadron, promoted to Senior Master Sgt.Staff Sgt. Owen E. Dismuke, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron, promoted to Tech. Sgt.Staff Sgt.

  • LRS heads to USAFE for annual tour

    Members from the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Luke AFB, Arizona escaped the summer heat and travelled to cooler climates for their annual tour at RAF Mildenhall, England. Every year each reservist performs a 15-day annual tour to increase working knowledge of their career field. This year the

  • Airmen build opportunity to combine volunteerism and training

    The 944th Civil Engineer Squadron seized another opportunity to provide quality training for their Airmen and contribute to the Luke Air Force Base community during the August Unit Training Assembly. Senior Airman Donald Mcguire, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron structure specialist, became the driving