• 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

  • More than just a pilot in the sky

    Over the past year, the 69th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., has sent 22 pilots on contingency deployments throughout the world. The U.S. Air Force Reserve unit's primary mission is to train combat ready F-16 pilots, but in addition to this role, its pilots regularly deploy in the

  • Developing Leaders

    The 944th Fighter Wing recently hosted a Senior Non Commissioned Officer Leadership Course featuring a full weekend of group discussion and networking providing senior NCOs the opportunity to explore in depth communication, trust, teamwork and current Air Force Reserve Command leadership issues and