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 2nd Quarter Award Winners

    Congratulations to the 944th Fighter Wing 2nd Quarter Award Winners. Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Melinda Charlton, 944th Force Support SquadronNCO of the Quarter: Tech Sgt. Jesse Cisero, 944th Civil Engineer SquadronSenior NCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Kenneth Bohannon, 944th Civil

  • SecDef details 'Plan B' should sequestration continue

    If sequestration continues into fiscal year 2014, the Defense Department will be forced to consider involuntary reductions-in-force for the civilian workforce, draconian cuts to military personnel accounts and a virtual halt to military modernization, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a letter

  • Wingman Toolkit promotes healthy, balanced lifestyle

    As members of the military family we all deal with stress. Work, relationships, and money are just a few examples of the things that are on our minds every day. Reservists have the additional responsibility of balancing civilian and military careers. Everyone deals with it differently though.

  • Additional F-35s coming to Luke AFB

    The Air Force announced today that Luke AFB has been chosen as the location for 72 additional F-35A Lightning II aircraft, bringing the eventual total number of the fifth-generation fighters expected here to 144. The Air Force's initial decision to establish an F-35 pilot training center at Luke was

  • Luke F-16 crashes, both pilots safely eject

    An F-16 fighter jet with the 309th Fighter Squadron crashed here shortly before 7 p.m. in a field just west of the base. There were two pilots on board. Both safely ejected and have been recovered. Neither pilot was injured. The aircraft went down in a field adjacent to the base, and no damage to

  • MTIs visit Luke

    Tech. Sgt. Terri Taylor-Trapp and Tech. Sgt. Tammanica Rogers, 433rd Training Readiness Squadron Reserve Training instructors, visiting from Lackland Air Force Base, talk to members of the 944th Fighter Wing Development and Training Flight about what it will be like during basic training. The D&TF

  • Girl Scouts bring cookies

    Girl Scout Troop 425 Arizona Cactus Pine visited 944th Fighter Wing members during the June UTA to hand out cookies. The troop collected hundreds of boxes of donated cookies during their cookie drive to give to service members.

  • 944th Fighter Wing commander visits A-10 group

    The 944th Fighter Wing commander visited one of his two geographically separated groups, the 924th Fighter Group, for the first time since taking command during the June unit training assembly. The purpose of Col. Kurt Gallegos' two day visit was twofold: to orient himself with the mission of the

  • Diamond Sharp Award

    Senior Airman Matthew Dinsdale, 924th Maintenance Squadron, was presented the Diamond Sharp award at the 924th Fighter Group's Commanders Call during the June Unit Training Assembly. The intent of the Diamond Sharp program is to recognize the bases sharpest personnel in the grades of Airmen Basic

  • ACE Academy visits Luke

    Seventeen students, with a desire to fly, had the chance to explore the world of aviation during the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy last week. The students ages 13-17 came from all over the country to participate in the course. The participants built model airplanes, toured aviation