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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  • One of Gunter's first duties: standing up FSS

    Hours after Colonel Anne B. Gunter assumed command for the 944th Mission Support Group one of her first duties was to stand up the 944th Force Support Squadron.Capt Lonnie Sell assumed command of the 944th FSS from Col Gunter in a ceremony that included the merge of the 944th Mission Support Flight

  • New MSG commander for 944th

    The 944th Mission Support Group welcomed their new commander, Col. Anne B. Gunter, to the wing here Dec. 4. Col. Michael G. Popovich, 944th Fighter Wing Commander presided over the assumption of command ceremony that included each of the four support group squadrons in military formation.Colonel

  • Luke named AETC's commander in chief winner

    Air Education and Training Command named Luke Air Force Base its Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award winner for fiscal 2010. "The competition is designed to use a balanced scale to compare bases, knowing each one is different with resources and missions," said Capt. Vince O'Connor, 62nd

  • Airmen embracing fitness culture

    "Readiness," said the chief master sergeant of the Air Force, "is the primary purpose of developing the new fitness standard, and, so far, Airmen are stepping up to the challenge as the program normalizes." The new physical-training standard is a way to ensure Airmen are prepared to do the nation's

  • Family care plan change addresses custody questions

    A recent change in Defense Department policy highlights why servicemembers and deployable civilians, who also are custodial parents, may want to seek legal help in arranging their children's care during deployment.DOD Instruction 1342.19, "Family Care Plans," was revised in May to require such plans

  • Energy Awareness Month underway: SECAF, CSAF urge energy conservation

    October stands as the federal government's Energy Awareness Month and the Air Force is renewing its commitment to saving power. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff, lead the charge calling on Airmen worldwide to think of ways to conserve and reduce power

  • Don't take chances: get a flu shot

    If nine out of 10 people who played the lottery actually won, who wouldn't want to give it a try?When it comes to flu shots, it's the same odds. Nine out of 10 healthy people who get a seasonal flu shot don't get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.With flu season

  • 944th FW fire chief reflects on Iraq deployment

    The 944th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief returned in August from a four-month deployment to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq.A fire chief with Rural/Metro fire department Pima County in his civilian job, Chief Master Sgt. Tom Brandhuber said his job while deployed was much like his job at home. He

  • 'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

    Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of

  • 944th FW announces 3rd quarter award winners

    The following individuals are 2010 third quarter award winners for the 944th Fighter Wing:Airman: Senior Airman Rochelle Breitkreitz, 944th Aeromedical Staging SquadronNCO: Tech. Sgt. Henry Ruiz, Jr., 944th Medical SquadronSenior NCO: Master Sgt. Michelle Harvey, 944th Mission Support FlightCompany