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 Aeromedical Staging Squadron Welcomes New Commander

    The 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here Dec. 4. Colonel Curtiss B. Cook succeeded Colonel Judith P. Patton as commander of the 944th ASTS. Colonel Jose R. Monteagudo, 944th Fighter Wing commander, presided over the ceremony that

  • Luke Reserve squadron links to past, future

    HeritageIn 2010, the 301st Fighter Squadron flag was transferred to the F-22 Reserve associate squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. That action terminated the 944th Fighter Wing's 10-year association with the famed Tuskegee Airmen. However, the subsequent stand-up of the 69th FS in its place

  • 69th Fighter Squadron Welcomes New Commander

    The 69th Fighter Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony here November 4. Lt. Col. Bob Whitehouse, former 332nd Operations Group deputy commander, succeeded Lt. Col. Miguel Torrealday as commander of the 69th Fighter Squadron. Col. David Garfield, commander of the 944th

  • Uniform Update

    The Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) will no longer be an authorized uniform as of Nov. 1, the mandatory phase out date. The Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) will be the only authorized uniform as of the same date. Remember that the ABU was designed for wash and wear and should not be ironed or starched at

  • 944th FW’s annual CFC drive

    This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Defense Department's Combined Federal Campaign. The 944th Fighter Wing's campaign kicks off here Nov. 5, offering federal civilians and military members the opportunity to contribute to more than 4,000 pre-screened charitable organizations.944th Fighter

  • 944th FW announces 3rd quarter award winners

    The following individuals are 2011 third quarter award winners for the 944th Fighter Wing:Airman: Senior Airman Merranda J. Moreno, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronNCO: Tech. Sgt. Camille L. Benton, 944th Force Support SquadronSenior NCO: Master Sgt. Gloria A. Portillo-Leanos, 944th ASTSField

  • Kids need to know free can come with a price

    If your kids are like most, they probably spend a lot of time listening to music on their MP3 players and computers, and watching movies and videos. But where did all this content come from? Chances are good at least some of that content came from peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. This type of networking

  • Key Spouse unlocks deployment support programs

    Long before the Air Force launched the command-initiative Key Spouse Program in 2009, Kelly Dourlein was so far ahead of the game that when the program was eventually mandated, it only meant her program was now official -- and the fruits of her labor were realized when Kelly became the recipient of

  • Trauma of a different kind

    "It was the greatest thing I have ever done in my medical career - to go to Afghanistan and help the injured," stated Lt. Col. Marc Matthews, 161st Medical Group.Matthews captivated members of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) and the 944th Medical Squadron with his post-brief of