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A Tale of the Red Tails

Tuskegee Airman William Diez is featured in this World War II plea for Americans to buy war bonds. The poster is one of a series of patriotic posters sponsored by the Office of War Information. (From the Smithsonian Institution, ID #258)

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A Tale of the Red Tails

A “selfie” of Tuskegee Airmen on duty. From the History.com

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History of the Medics of the 944th Fighter Wing

The 68th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron patch is the original medical unit to be attached to the 944th.

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History of the Medics of the 944th Fighter Wing

Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron carry a simulated patient to a k-loader for transport during a training event Jan. 7, 2017 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Nurses, flight doctors and pharmacy technicians were among the squadron members who participated in the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

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History of the Medics of the 944th Fighter Wing

Tech. Sgt. Renelle Conner, 944th Medical Squadron dental flight chief, prepares to give an x-ray Oct. 14, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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944th MDS commander receives Humanitarian Award

Lt. Col. Miguel Pirela-Cruz, 944th Medical Squadron physician, poses with an unknown member during African Lion 2007 in Morocco. Pirela-Cruz was one of 37 team members from Luke Air Force Base who participated in the combined U.S.-Moroccan military exercise designed to promote improved interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)

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944th MDS commander receives Humanitarian Award

Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz, physician with the Dignity Health Medical Group Surgical Specialties - Chandler Regional, (center), poses for a photo with two of his colleagues, (unknown). Dr. Pirela-Cruz was awarded a Humanitarian Award by the American Association for Hand Surgery. (Courtesy photo)

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The 944th FW Warrior of the Month: Senior Airman Jared Rutan

Senior Airman Jared Rutan, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35 advanced fighter integrated avionics journeyman, guides a pilot through step-by-step procedure to clear a red ball malfunction Jan. 15, 2020, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This ensures all instruments, navigation, communication, and electronic warfare systems are operating properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder/RELEASED)

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The 944th FW Warrior of the Month: Senior Airman Jared Rutan

Senior Airman Jared Rutan, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35 advanced fighter integrated avionics journeyman, performs an avionics mission systems operational check Jan. 15, 2020, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This ensures all instruments, navigation, communication, and electronic warfare systems are operating properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder/RELEASED)

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The 944th FW Warrior of the Month: Senior Airman Jared Rutan

Senior Airman Jared Rutan, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35 advanced fighter integrated avionics journeyman, poses in front of an F-35 Lightning II aircraft Jan. 15, 2020, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Rutan was selected as the Warrior of the Month for January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder/RELEASED)

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The right move for the Wright Brothers

Orville and Wilbur Wright pose for the camera in 1909.(Courtesy photo)

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Filling the Void

Senior Airman Psalm Simmons, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron operations management specialist, poses in front of her mural, December 7, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The painting depicts her squadron mascot – “Prime B.E.E.F.”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Bruch)

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Let’s remember Pearl Harbor and go on to victory

2nd Lieutenants George Welch and Kenneth Taylor, Army Air Corps pilots, pose for a photo during World War II. (Courtesy photo)

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Recognition of the “Goat” or “Anchorman”

Lt. Col. Hayley Wihongi, 944th Mission Support Group deputy commander, poses for a photo Oct. 4 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

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Forging the future with past wisdom

Jessica Johnson, 944th Fighter Wing historian, reads a military history book Oct. 24 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Johnson is the wing’s first fulltime historian whose primary responsibility is to advise the commander and his staff on historical issues as they pertain to current decision making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

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Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

Col. Joanna Vargo, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron senior administartor, receives the rank of colonel July 14 during a promotion pin-on ceremnoy at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

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Total Force Enterprise in QA

Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Miller (left), 56th Maintenance Group, and Master Sgt. Jon Gonzales, 944th Maintenance Group, both F-35 avionics inspectors, prepare to conduct personal evaluations on the flightline Aug. 4, 2019, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. QA inspectors observe, correct, and document applicable maintenance activities performed across the MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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Total Force Enterprise in QA

Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Miller (left), 56th Maintenance Group, and Master Sgt. Jon Gonzales, 944th Maintenance Group, both F-35 avionics inspectors, inspect tools at the support section Aug. 4, 2019, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. QA inspectors work directly for the 56th MXG commander to ensure safe and reliable aircraft and weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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Citizen Airman Spotlight: Day spa owner serves as EO advisor

Master Sgt. Michelle Schoenfeld, 944th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity NCO-in-charge, poses for a photo July 14 during her unit training assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder)

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Citizen Airmen: A closer look – Cedric Lee James

Cedric James, 944th Fighter Wing Development and Training Flight recruit, listens to Floyd Mayweather Sr., father of professional boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and boxing trainer, during a training session. (Courtesy photo)

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