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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  • Jones takes command of the 944th Operations Group

    The 944th Operations Group welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony here September 7. Col. Gregory Jones, former director of the F-35 Academic Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., succeeded Col. David Garfield as commander of the 944th Operations Group in a ceremony

  • 944th leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend

    As we celebrate Labor Day weekend, I want to  thank each of you for your dedicated service and hard work.  Please take this weekend to enjoy some well needed time off to recharge and reflect. Be careful as you drive to visit family and friends and as you enjoy the various activities that the holiday

  • Free back to school help-just a click away

    A military family member learns about free online tutoring for military families during a recent Yellow Ribbon event. For more information on tutoring visit www.tutor.com/military. For more information on the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program visit http://www.yellowribbon.mil/ or contact your unit

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • 944th FW announces O-5 promotions

    The following 944th Fighter Wing members have been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel:944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronMaj. Felipe GutierrezMaj. David LopezMaj. Leslie Wilson944th Medical SquadronMaj. Denise Derr 69th Fighter SquadronMaj. Frank Bricel Maj. Joshua Clark Maj. Sean Rassas

  • Air Force names 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Force officials selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 35 nominees who represented major commands; direct

  • Luke AFB selected for F-35A pilot training

    It's official, the F-35 is coming to Luke. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley announced today that Luke AFB has been chosen as the location of the Air Force's F-35A Lightning II pilot training center. The base will receive 72 aircraft for a total of three fighter squadrons. "This is a great day for

  • Phoenix Reserve unit gives back to Anchorage hosts

    The 944th Fighter Wing's Annual Tour in Alaska this July allowed members of the team to volunteer in the local community.Twenty-eight members of the 944th Force Support Squadron split their day off between two local charities, the Alaska Botanical Garden, and the Children's Lunchbox, a charity that

  • Luke Unit Visits Italy

    Members of the 944th Fighter Wing headed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, for their Annual Tour June 2. A total of 49 personnel took part in the Annual Tour training, one of the annual requirements for all Reservists. The majority of participants were from the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron, to