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 medics participate in full scale disaster drill

    The 944th Fighter Wing was one of many Arizona state, local and federal agencies that participated in a full-scale exercise simulating a major earthquake scenario Dec. 9 in California and Arizona. 150 patients were processed through 26 participating hospitals including 25 people loaded on and off

  • Thunderbirds, Golden Knights to headline at open house

    With more than 100 years of combined performance experience, the Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights will perform at the 70 Years of Thunder Luke Air Force Base Open House and Air Show March 19 and 20.The Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, who got their start at Luke May 25, 1953,

  • 944th MSG honorary commander spends day with EOD

    Staff Sgt. Travis Tarr, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance device technician, dons the EOD-9 MedEng bomb suit on Mr. John Erlandson, 944th Mission Support Group honorary commander, at the EOD proficiency range Jan. 8 during his tour of the 944th Fighter Wing.

  • Wing recognizes annual award winners

    The 944th Fighter Wing's annual award winners were recognized during a banquet Jan. 8 at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa. The winners are:Airman:Senior Airman Rochelle Breitkreitz, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronNCO:Master Sgt. Melissa Decker, 944th Force Support SquadronSenior NCO:Master Sgt.

  • 944th welcomes new commander

    Col. Jose R. Monteagudo accepts command of the 944th Fighter Wing from Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force commander, Jan. 8, 2011. Colonel Monteagudo's previous assignment was as the Vice Commander, 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla. The outgoing commander, Col. Michael Popovich, is now

  • 944th FW announces O-6 promotions

    The following 944th Fighter Wing members have been selected for promotion to Colonel:944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronLt. Col. Judith PattonLt. Col. Curtiss Cook944th Operations GroupLt. Col. David Garfield

  • 944th FW announces 4th quarter award winners

    The 944th Fighter Wing's quarterly award winners for fourth quarter (October - December 2010) are as follows:Airman: Senior Airman Vladimir Mirochnitchenko, 944th Logistics Readiness SquadronNCO: Tech. Sgt. Katherine Ladd, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronSenior NCO: Master Sgt. Melissa Decker,

  • Thunderbirds to perform at Luke air show

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" will take to the Arizona skies during the Luke Air Force Base open house and air show Mar. 19-20 the flying unit announced Dec. 6.The team released their 2011 schedule that includes nearly 70 shows in 25 states, one U.S. territory and 10

  • 944th Airmen visit Phoenix VA medical center

    A team of 944th Airmen visited veterans at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix Dec. 4 as part of the wing's Community Outreach Ambassador program. Eight 944th volunteers teamed with chaplain's assistant Tech. Sgt. Donovan Kohls to facilitate a bingo game for more than 40 veterans, escort