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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Immunization shots

Staff Sgt. Francis Banales, 944th Medical Squadron aerospace medical services technician, gives an immunization shot to Tech. Sgt. Brian Comstock, 944th Communications Flight computer network technician, during his annual physical. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Razo)
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Indians' Military Appreciation Day

Chief Master Sgt. Pablo Valverde, 944th Fighter Wing command chief, throws the first pitch Feb. 25 during Military Appreciation Day at the Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. The Cleveland Indians' kicked off their inaugural spring training season in Arizona by recognizing area military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)
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Indians' Military Appreciation Day

The 62nd Fighter Squadron flies over the Goodyear Ballpark Feb. 25 during opening ceremonies of Military Appreciation Day. The Cleveland Indians' kicked off their inaugural spring training season in Arizona by recognizing area military members. In addition to the flyover, servicemembers from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., held red, white and blue stars during the opening ceremony. The Luke AFB Honor Guard also presented the colors while Dr. Jesse McGuire, a Phoenix native, played the National Anthem on the trumpet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)
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Insight

Capt. Derrick Young, Operations Officer, 944th Force Support Squadron, watches at the 18th hole as professionals finish the Cochise Geronimo Course at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz. Nov. 4. Young served as an announcer for the hole during Military Appreciation at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Meredith Mingledorff)
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Inventory

Staff Sgt. Tyran Lawson, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply section, helps inventory individual protective equipment items June 28, 2016 during Operation Patriot Habu at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. By the second day of the tour, Citizen Airmen from the 944th LRS helped process more than 3,000 IPE items. They provided extra manpower to their active-duty counterparts with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, who are currently working 12-hour shifts to transition to the Enterprise Supply System which will eventually enable the 18th Wing to issue real-world IPE to its Airmen.
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It's all smoke...

Maj. Rick Goodman, lead solo with the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, releases smoke and as he prepares to exit his F-16 Fighting Falcon at the 2010 air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 14, 2010. The open house is the final air show of the year for the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
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JA Excellence

A new member of the 944th Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate office, Staff Sgt. Keona Ross, continues the 944th FW high standard of excellence by earning top graduate after completion of the basic paralegal course. Sergeant Ross, who works as a judicial assistant for the Maricopa County Superior Court as a civilian, was one of 32 active duty, reserve and guard Airman who recently graduated from the six-week course. She spent seven years on active duty as a Security Forces member and joined the 944th FW in June of this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Barbara Plante)
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Jackson visits 944 FW

Lt. Gen. James “JJ” Jackson, Air Force Reserve Command commander and Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command command chief, listen to the heartbeat of “Jason” the Laerdal 3G Simulation Maniken while Tech. Sgt. Tymmothy Roy, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Air Reserve Technician health services manager, demonstrates its capabilities Nov. 6 during a tour of the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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Jackson visits 944 FW

Lt. Gen. James “JJ” Jackson, Air Force Reserve Command commander, talks with 944th Force Support Squadron Airmen Nov. 6 during his tour of the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (from left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Harvey, 944th FSS superintendent; Senior Airman Melinda Charlton, 944 FSS personnel apprentice; and Staff Sgt. Jennifer Dimant, 944 FSS personnel-career development. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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JASDF flies first solo mission

Lt. Col. Nakano, Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A national representative pilot to Luke, sits in the cockpit of one of three F-35s on 944th Fighter Wing’s ramp area Feb. 7 before departing while two JASDF maintainers hold a Japan flag up at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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JASDF flies first solo mission

An F-35A flown by Lt. Col. Nakano, Japan Air Self-Defense Force national representative pilot to Luke, prepares to depart Feb. 7 on his first solo sortie at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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JASDF flies first solo mission

An F-35A flown by Lt. Col. Nakano, Japan Air Self-Defense Force national representative pilot to Luke, departs Feb. 7 on his first solo sortie at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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JASDF flies first solo mission

Lt. Col. Nakano, Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A national representative pilot to Luke, sits in the cockpit of one of three F-35s on 944th Fighter Wing’s ramp area Feb. 7 before departing on his first solo sortie at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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JASDF pilots graduate Luke’s F-35 program

Members from the 944th Operations Group Detachment 2 “Ninjas” and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, pose for a photo May 18 after the graduating JASDF F-35 pilot’s final flight here at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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Jerrod Niemann

Jerrod Niemann, country music singer, shakes hands with Senior Master Sgt. Adam Ura, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron, June 19 as he arrives at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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Jerrod Niemann

Jerrod Neimann, country music singer, prepares to board a van June 19 enroute to the Wigwam Resort before the Salute to the Troops live concert at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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Jerrod Niemann

Jerrod Niemann, country music singer, poses with Senior Airman Christopher White, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations, June 19 at the Wigwam Resort before the Salute to the Troops live concert at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
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John Levitow Award recipient

MSgt Sandra Plentzas,944th Fighter Wing chaplain assistant, was recently awarded the John Levitow Award following graduation from Senior NCO Academy March 11. (Courtesy photo)
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Joining Forces for Arizona

Army Guard Staff Sgt. Norbet Kahlert, 860th Military Police Company combat medic, administers a COVID-19 shot to a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community resident at the Salt-River Point of Dispensing site, March 26, 2021. Kahlert volunteered to work at the POD as part of Task Force Medical, to help administer the vaccine within Arizona communities with low staffing.
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Joining Forces for Arizona

Reserve Airman Senior Airman Danielle Ippolito, 944th Medical Squadron nurse, and Army Guard Specialist Karston Gardner, Combat Medic, 856th Military Police Company, input information into the COVID-19 tracker for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community residents they have vaccinated at the Salt-River Point of Dispensing site, March 26, 2021. As part of the Arizona National Guard Task Force Medical, servicemembers are augmenting vaccination sites for communities with low staffing and a high demand.
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