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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  • Asking for help when you need it...

    Ms. Rona Barrett, a TV personality, once said, "The healthy, the strong individual, is the one who asks for help when he needs it. Whether he has an abscess on his knee or in his soul." Today we are living in stressful times and it's not always easy to maintain our resiliency, sometimes we need to

  • Air Force Reserve Command Commander Visits Luke

    Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, commander, Air Force Reserve Command, visited the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 1. General Stenner used his few hours at Luke to discuss business with Col. Jose Monteagudo, commander 944th Fighter Wing and his senior leadership team. The Major

  • Civic Leaders Tour Luke

    San Antonio civic leaders and Reservist from the 433rd Airlift Wing, Lackland Air Force Base Texas, visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 22.

  • Luke pilot breaks 3,000 hours

    Soaring above the skies of Luke Air Force Base, a pilot reached a milestone few pilots can claim throughout their careers. Maj. Saxon Yandell, 69th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, reached his 3,000th F-16 flying hour March 15 after 15 years of flying.While attending the U.S. Air

  • 10th Air Force Commander throws first pitch in Surprise

    Brig. Gen. William B. Binger, commander, 10th Air Force, threw out the first pitch during a Spring Training game Monday at Surprise Stadium in Arizona. The commander, visiting from Headquarters in Ft. Worth, Texas, donned a Texas Rangers cap for the special event hosted by the City of Surprise. "It

  • 69th FS pilot reaches 3,000th flying hour

    Maj. Saxon Yandell, 69th Fighter Squadron Assistant Director of Operations, reached his 3000th F-16 flying hour on Mar. 15. His family and fellow pilots were on the flight line waiting to greet him with water hoses and congratulations after his flight. Yandell has been flying for over 15 years.

  • 944th Fighter Wing announces O-4 promotions

    The following 944th Fighter Wing members has been selected for promotion to Major:Capt. Elizabeth Magnusson, 944th Fighter WingCapt. Brock Ohlson, 944th Fighter WingCapt. Darrell Dierks, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronCapt. Stephanie Sydnor, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronCapt. Philip Wieser,

  • 2012 CORT Training-Davis Monthan AFB

    Warrior Airmen of the 944th Fighter Wing participated in a combat convoy operations training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, March 1-4. Combat Operations Readiness Training was coordinated with the 355th Fighter Wing, located near Tucson, Ariz., a year in advance to organize the event. "We