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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  • United, yet Unique: Don’t judge a book by its cover

    Military service brings people from different backgrounds together unlike most other career paths can. Reserve Citizen Airmen are united in uniform and cause, but are often uniquely different out of uniform.One Reserve Citizen Airman with the 944th Fighter Wing maintains bombs while on duty,

  • Reserve Citizen Airman participates in “Angel de los Andes”

    A natural disaster can strike at any time, whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, or earthquake. These occurrences can leave thousands of people in dire situations needing evacuation, medical care, food, and assistance rebuilding. Readiness exercises training for these situations is always at the

  • 944 FW Lt Col Selects

    Congratulations to the following 944th Fighter Wing Airmen who have been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel as part of the CY21 USAFR Lt Col Promotion Selection Board.Lieutenant Colonel is the second Field-Grade Officer rank in the United States Air Force. It ranks just above Major and

  • CCAF: AU-ABC CAT 1 Program

     Caution!  Students interested in an AU-ABC CAT I program should complete their CCAF AAS degree prior to enrolling in an AU-ABC CAT I program!  Situation: CCAF became aware of students simultaneously enrolled with CCAF and in an AU-ABC partner school with an approved CAT I AU-ABC program not having

  • Religious accommodation requests: What to expect

    For Airmen seeking a religious accommodation request, chaplains play a critical role in ensuring each request is fully considered in accordance with DAFI 52-201, Religious Freedom in the Department of the Air Force.

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Violence erodes the sense of safety and security that is so essential to the well-being of individuals and families, and it significantly impacts communities through lost or reduced productivity, decreased property values, disrupted social services, increased medical costs and criminal justice

  • 944 LRS looks to transition to the next level with new commander

    The 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, October 2, 2021. Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Ronald J. ‘Smokin’ Sloma, 944th LRS outgoing commander, relinquished command to Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Jalen A. ‘Rex’ Whitener,

  • "Reset and Remind"

    Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron take some time to hang out with their families as half of the squadron prepares to deploy downrange during the September unit training assembly.