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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  • Officials announce officer promotions

    The following individuals have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel:Major Brian Casson, 924th Fighter Group Major Keith S. Gempler, 69th Fighter Squadron Major Jon E Giulietti, 69th Fighter Squadron Major Chard W Jennings, 69th Fighter Squadron Major Shawn R. Ortiz, 944th Operations

  • New tuition assistance process eliminates up-front fees

    Air Force Reserve Command will implement a new tuition assistance payment process Oct. 1 that will eliminate up-front fees reservists pay for classes by enabling tuition payments to go directly to a university or college. "This new TA process will be a huge relief for our members," said Col. Heather

  • Leaders discuss roles of reserve components

    Continuing to perform an operational role, while solving manpower costs and dealing with shrinking defense budgets highlighted topics discussed at the Reserve Officers Association 2013 National Security Symposium.More than 300 people attended the conference Aug. 7-10 at the Marriott Wardman Park

  • Deployed Airmen leave a lasting mark

    Even while deployed and working long hours Airmen take the time to leave a lasting mark on their deployed location.Master Sgt. Kenneth M. Fay, from Luke Air Force Base, and Senior Airmen Patricia Walker and Andrew Brinza, both from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, did just that by designing and

  • Commissaries return to normal hours Aug. 18-24

    Military commissaries worldwide will return to normal operating schedules the week of Aug. 18-24, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency.The DeCA announcement comes in the wake of the Department of Defense's Aug. 6 decision to curtail furloughs of its civilian workforce from 11

  • SecDef: Civilian furloughs reduced to six days

    When I announced my decision on May 14 to impose furloughs of up to 11 days on civilian employees to help close the budget gap caused by sequestration, I also said we would do everything possible to find the money to reduce furlough days for our people. With the end of the fiscal year next month,

  • 944th Fighter Wing Participates in Sexual Assault Awareness Stand-down Day

    The 944th Fighter Wing participated in a Sexual Assault Awareness Stand-down Day to ensure all of the Airmen attached to the unit are aware of the devastating effects that sexual assault and harassment have on our Airmen. Colonel Kurt J. Gallegos, Commander, 944th Fighter Wing, was very up front

  • 944th reservist bring fresh insight to England recruiting

    Serving as the lone Air Force Reserve recruiter for all of England, Master Sgt. Michael Melendez, Air Force In-Service Recruiter, 100th Air Mobility Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, regularly covers eight different bases spread throughout the country. He contacts each Air Force member stationed in

  • England deployment provides total force initiative for LRS

    The 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Fuels section travelled across the Atlantic for its annual tour at RAF Mildenhall, England, on July 15, 2013. After 15 hours of travel from sunny Arizona, members from the Reserve unit shook off the jetlag and hit the ground

  • Love of performing leads 944th member to follow her dream

    Singing from the moment she first spoke and entertaining in public ever since joining a children's choir at age four Senior Airman Joleen Dedmon, 944th Medical Squadron dental assistant, was absolutely elated when she found out she has made the 2012 team for the Air Force Tops in Blue. For almost 60