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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  • 944th Visits DC

    Air Force Reserve Command's Airman of the Year, Senior Airman Merranda Moreno, and several other members of the 944th Fighter Wing were part of a congressional delegation visit to Washington D.C. May 8-9. The group spent two days on Capitol Hill visiting state representatives and staff from seven

  • Service Members, Families, Get Free Pass to National Parks

    Service members and their families will be able to enter all of America's national parks free of charge for a year under an initiative announced Tuesday.The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass, which normally costs $80 will become available to service

  • Congratulations to the 944th First Quarters Winners!

    Airman of the Quarter - Senior Airman Aaron Tina, 944th Medical SquadronNCO of the Quarter - Staff Sgt. Lee William, 944th Civil Engineering SquadronSenior NCO of the Quarter - Senior Master Sgt. Cox Chin, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronCompany Grade Officer of the Quarter - 1st Lt. Jack Brooks,

  • Change-of-Command, Continued Success

    The 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron changed command May 6, during a ceremony held in Building 999 here. Lt. Col. Michael A. Boutet relinquished command to Col. Anne Gunter, commander, 944th Mission Support Group, who then handed command to Lt. Col. Kip M. Schlum. In opening remarks, Gunter

  • Hero 2 Hired - Everything you need to find a job

    H2H isn't just another job site. We are a Yellow Ribbon-funded project with a special mission: to THANK YOU for your service by helping you find your perfect career. In December 2011, DoD Reserve Affairs introduced its Hero2Hired (H2H) website (www.H2H.jobs) to connect job-seeking Reserve Component

  • 944th Fighter Wing tours Surprise, Ariz.

    In the interest of community partnership and understanding, the944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, was treated to a tour of the City of Surprise, Ariz., April 19th. During the tour, Wing Staff learned about the history and planning of Surprise as well as industrial and commercial projects

  • Deployers invited to Yellow Ribbon Event

    The Air Force Reserve Command Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program invites recently deployed U.S. Air Force Reserve members to the next Regional Yellow Ribbon Training Event in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 25-27. This event is scheduled to include activities, referral information, education, vendor

  • Notice: MetLife begins administration of TRICARE Dental Program

    Effective March 21, 2012, MetLife began administration of the TRICARE Dental Program.Enrollees and customer service personnel can receive information from the following:. Web: https://mybenefits.metlife.com/tricare . Facebook: www.facebook.com/metlifetdp Telephone numbers: o CONUS: 1-855-638-837o

  • Maj. Gen. Skinner visits Luke AFB

    Maj. Gen. Mike Skinner, a U.S. Air Force Reservist serving as Mobilization Assistant to the Commander Air Education and Training Command, visited Luke Air Force Base, April 5-6, to tour both the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing stationed at Luke. During his orientation the general was

  • Two 944th members honored as outstanding Airmen of the year

    Air Force Reserve Command honored its outstanding Airmen of the year for 2011 during a ceremony here April 10.The winners who will represent the command in Air Force competition later this year are: first sergeant - Master Sgt. Anthony Johns, 445th Operations Support Squadron, Wright Patterson Air