AFRC CC and CCC take 944 FWs pulse

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.
  • 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. --  Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing demonstrated their capabilities, voiced genuine concerns, and asked questions of two Citizen Airmen who could shed some light.

Lt. Gen. James "JJ" Jackson, Air Force Reserve Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, AFRC command chief, visited and toured the 944th FW and new F-35 Academy Training Center Nov. 6.

Their day started with a breakfast hosted by 944th junior enlisted Airmen. The duo then met with Col. Kurt J. Gallegos, 944th FW commander, for a briefing and tour of the Wing. For lunch, Jackson and Kirksey sat down with 944th senior enlisted members for another Q & A session.

"We want Airmen to stay 20 to 25 years," said Jackson when asked a question about enlistment and retention.

Kirksey had a few questions of his own as food for thought for the group. "Who here aspires to be Chief someday," asked Kirksey.

"What are you doing today to create that road map," continued Kirksey as hands were raised. "What are you doing to make that opportunity possible tomorrow?"

The last stop of the tour was the F-35 ATC and 61st Fighter Squadron where they were briefed on the new facility and it capabilities.

The visit was part of Jackson and Kirksey's tour of several Western bases.