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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  • Airman gets a lift in the Reserve

    "Joining the Reserve opened a lot of new doors for me," said Senior Airman Perla A. Tapia, personnel specialist, 69th Fighter Squadron.Before she joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Tapia worked in the registration office at a local high school and went to the gym to keep in shape. She put college on

  • Congratulations to the 944th fourth quarter award winners!

    Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Lysa M. Busalacchi, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronNCO of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt. Meredith Mingledorff, 944th Fighter Wing StaffSenior NCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Dawn Ulmen, 414th Fighter GroupCompany Grade Officer of the Quarter: Capt. Mariah Alwes,

  • 944th Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Amy Evans became commander of the 944th Security Forces Squadron in an assumption-of-command ceremony here Saturday.Evans comes to the 944th Fighter Wing from Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, where she served as Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the Chief of Command

  • 944th Fighter Wing celebrates families

    Over 700 Reservists and their families took advantage of the beautiful weather on Sunday to come out and enjoy the 944th Fighter Wing's annual Family Day. This year the activities kicked off with a warrior challenge competition. Teams competed by pushing humvees, rolling giant tires, carrying

  • Citizen Airman honored with Medical Award

    For the second time in two years a member of the 944th Fighter Wing has been awarded the Outstanding Reserve Officer Assigned to a Ground Medical Unit. This year, Maj. Heleno Souza, a physical therapist with the 944th Medical Squadron received the honor."Maj. Souza is a selfless Airman who is

  • 924th Fighter Group reaches milestone

    The 924th Fighter Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., is one of two new groups assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Air Force Reserve Command unit is a great example of Total Force integration with the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson,

  • 924th Fighter Group Launches First Weekend Sorties

    Staff Sgt. Heather Bickley, and Senior Airman Jon Edwards, crew chiefs, 924th Maintenance Squadron, Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz., prepare an A-10C for take-off November 3. The four sorties generated mark the first flights launched and recovered solely by 924th Fighter Group personnel. (U.S. Air Force

  • Military Appreciation gets Airmen up close and personal to PGA Tour

    The PGA Tour treated members of the 944th Fighter Wing to special Military Appreciation Days this weekend when the Champions Tour opened the Charles Schwab Cup Championship free of charge to military spectators and their families at the Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 3-4. At least

  • 307th Fighter Squadron Welcomes New Commander

    The 307th Fighter Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., October 19. Lt. Col. James R. Gresis, former director of operations for the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., succeeded Lt. Col. Christopher A. Freeman

  • Halloween Safety

    Halloween is a cherished tradition and can be fun for all ages but safety is the "trick" for making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. During all the excitement of the night sometimes children and adults forget to be careful. The major dangers are not from spirits or witches but from