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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  • Safe'n Sound All Year Round

    Wow, it's hot in Arizona already. It seems we are going to have an early start to the summer heat this year. The Air Force's 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign doesn't typically start until 4pm the Friday before Memorial Day, but since we have hit 100 degrees here I'd say we are already in

  • AFRC new command chief named

    A reservist with 25 years of military service has been selected as the next command chief master sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command. Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, currently the command chief for the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., replaces Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen

  • Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

    After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary

  • May 31 is deadline to sign up for TRICARE automatic payments

    Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card,

  • Deployment exercise

    Members of the 944th Fighter Wing practiced their mobilization processes while participating in a two-day deployment exercise during the May unit training assembly. The exercise was designed to provide Airmen the chance to learn what the process is if they were called to deploy. Participants

  • 944th Fighter Wing's newest NCOs and SNCOs honored

    Newly promoted Staff Sergeants and Master Sergeants from the 944th Fighter Wing were inducted into the NCO and SNCO Corps at an induction ceremony held May 05 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, was the

  • New 944th Medical Squadron commander brings wealth of experience

    Lt Col. Alfred C. Rossum succeeded Col. Judith P. Patton as the new commander of the 944th Medical Squadron, here May 5 during an assumption of command ceremony.In his new capacity as the 944 MDS commander the colonel will ensure Reservist assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing are medically ready and

  • Salt River Project receives ESGR's Pro Patria Award

    Providing pay and benefits during deployments, sending care packages to deployed employees, allowing time off, and celebrating military service with send-off and homecoming ceremonies are just a few commitments that the Guard and Reserve's top employers are honored for each year.This year Tech. Sgt.

  • 944th Fighter Wing 1st Quarter Award Winners

    Congratulations to the 944th Fighter Wing 1st Quarter Award Winners. Airman of the Quarter: Airman First Class Antonio Rosas, 944th Medical SquadronNCO of the Quarter: Tech Sgt. Shawn Jordan, 944th Medical SquadronSenior NCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Stuart Brown, 414th Maintenance SquadronCompany