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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  • New Year, New Challenges

    Happy New Year! I trust everyone had a fun filled holiday season and as we race into 2012 I hope you had time to set new commitments, goals and priorities for yourself and your loved ones. As usual, the 944th Wing is charging into the new year at full speed. We have deployments, exercises,

  • Officials Announce January Promotions

    The following individuals, organization indicated, are promoted effective Jan. 1, 2011, (unless otherwise stated) to the rank indicated:Matthew Patnaude to technical sergeant, 944th Civil Engineering SquadronJames Hunt to staff sergeant, 944th Security Forces SquadronGrace Haecker to staff sergeant,

  • 944th Announces 4th Quarter Award Winners

    The 944th Fighter Wing's quarterly award winners for the fourth quarter (October - December 2011) are as follows:Airman of the Quarter:Senior Airman Roxanna Moya, 944th Medical SquadronNon-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter:Tech Sgt. Jennifer Patton, 944th Logistics Readiness SquadronSenior

  • 944th Fighter Wing Recognizes Annual Award Winners

    The 944th Fighter Wing's annual award winners were recognized during a banquet Jan. 7 at the Club Five Six. The winners are:Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Merranda Moreno, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronNon-Commissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Patton, 944th Logistics Readiness

  • Holiday Message

    It is amazing that we are in the midst of the Holiday Season again. Before the year completely disappears I want to take some time to thank each and every one of you for serving our nation. As Citizen Airmen our role is a little different from our active duty counterparts. I would even say our job

  • AFRC Vice Commander Visits 944th Fighter Wing

    Maj. Gen. Craig N. Gourley, vice commander, Air Force Reserve Command, paid a short visit to the 944th Fighter Wing Dec. 3. Greeted by Brig. Gen. J.D. Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander and Col. Jose R. Monteagudo, 944th Fighter Wing commander, Gourley used his few hours at Luke AFB to visit

  • 944th Medical Squadron welcomes new commander

    The 944th Medical Squadron welcomed their new commander, Col. Judith P. Patton, in an assumption of command ceremony here Dec. 3. Col. Jose R. Monteagudo, 944th Fighter Wing commander presided over the ceremony."I am excited about taking command of the 944th Medical Squadron," Patton said. "I am