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Graydon Williams Award Winner

Lt. Col. (ret.) Mary Jane Dundas, Tempe Military Affairs Committee chair, presents Senior Master Sgt. Cheryl Wente, 944th Medical Squadron health service manager, the Graydon Williams Award plaque during a luncheon Feb. 18. Kelley Williams, son of the late Tech. Sgt. Graydon Williams, was a special guest during this year's luncheon. The award is presented annually to an Air Reserve Technician or Active Guard Reserve member who personifies the character and traits of the late Tech. Sgt. Graydon Williams, a 944th Maintenance Group member who died at a young age of cancer. The essence of the award is based on superior performers who do not seek recognition, perform clearly above expectations, and have not been adequately recognized for their overall contributions and impact on the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)

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Graydon Williams Award Winner

Senior Master Sgt. Steven Brook, 944th logistics Readiness Squadron, transportation manager, explains how jet fuel is transported to a group of local employers during a recent Bosses Day. Brook is the 2011 recipient of the Graydon Williams Award. The award is presented annually to an Air Reserve Technician or Active Guard Reserve member who personifies the character and traits of the late Tech. Sgt. Graydon Williams, a 944th Fighter Wing maintenance ART who died at a young age of cancer. The essence of the award is based on superior performers who do not seek recognition, perform clearly above expectations, and have not been adequately recognized for their overall contributions and impact on the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Guarding the gate

Senior Airman Dominique Castillo, 944th Security Forces Squadron member, checks a visitor’s credentials in order to allow him base access June 28, 2016, at Gate 1 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. A native Arizonian, Castillo has been a Reservist with the 944th for four years and the opportunity to do an off-station annual tour is valuable to her. The 18th Security Forces Squadron capitalized on the extensive experience 944 SFS members brought during their annual tour by seamlessly integrating them into all of their flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nestor Cruz)

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Guarding the gate

Senior Airman Dominique Castillo (right), 944th Security Forces Squadron member, and Kadena Gate Guard Hiroyuki Toyama, 18th Security Forces Squadron, check a visitor’s credentials in order to allow him base access June 28, 2016, at Gate 1 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. A native Arizonian, Castillo has been a Reservist with the 944th for four years and the opportunity to do an off-station annual tour is valuable to her. The 18th Security Forces Squadron capitalized on the extensive experience 944th SFS members brought during their annual tour by seamlessly integrating them into all of their flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nestor Cruz)

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Happy birthday 307th

307th Spitfire VC (trop), Le Senia, Algeria, Nov/Dec 1942

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HAZMAT

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Members of the 944th Fighter Wing Emergency Management and Readiness Flight completed an in-house Hazardous Material certification program provided by the 944 FW Fire Department Sept. 12 here. Master Sgt. Charles Tehan (right), 944th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness NCO-in-charge, and Senior Airman Nathan Tracy (left), Emergency Management Journeyman, processed through full decontamination procedures after exiting a simulated contaminated site containing hazardous material. This exercise was the capstone to a four-day training and certification program consisting of written and hands-on tests. Upon completion 944th FW EM Airmen are level 2 certified and ready to respond to HAZMAT incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. David Caraway)

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Heartbeat

Ms. Kathy Chance, a member of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, listens for a heartbeat during a demonstration facilitated by Tech. Sgt. Tymmothy Roy, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Service Technician. The Chamber of Commerce members were on base for their annual retreat and concluded the day with the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Maintenance Group review technical data while performing maintenance on an F-35 fighter jet at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. Their detailed work ensures the safety and readiness of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Maintenance Group collaborate while conducting F-35 maintenance at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. Their teamwork ensures mission readiness for the fighter jets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Maintenance Group perform maintenance on an F-35 fighter jet while referencing technical data at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. They are responsible for keeping the jets in top shape despite extreme weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Maintenance Group review data on a laptop while working on an F-35 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. The use of digital tools enhances the maintainers' ability to troubleshoot issues quickly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Two Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 944th Maintenance Group use a hoist while conducting maintenance on an F-35 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. Their expertise ensures the readiness of the Air Force’s most advanced aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Maintenance Group operate a hoist while performing maintenance on an F-35 fighter jet at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. The maintainers' work ensures the aircraft remain operational in high temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Two Reserve Citizen Airmen review technical data on a laptop while working on an F-35 on the flight line at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. The integration of technology plays a vital role in maintaining modern aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Maintenance Group work on the engine of an F-35 under the hot Arizona sun at Luke Air Force Base, Sept. 8, 2024. The maintainers collaborate with active-duty personnel to ensure safe and ready jets for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen maintainers of the 944th Maintenance Group inspect the tail section of an F-35 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. Their work includes complex tasks such as engine pulls and avionics maintenance to ensure jets are combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

944th Maintenance Group Reserve Citizen Airmen work on an F-35 fighter jet at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. The maintainers are tasked with keeping jets ready for mission success, enduring temperatures often above 100 degrees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen maintainers from the 944th Maintenance Group pose for a group photo in front of an F-35 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. The maintainers work through extreme Arizona heat to ensure the Air Force's jets are mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

A Reserve Citizen Airman of the 944th Maintenance Group performs detailed maintenance on the nose of an F-35 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. Their precision and dedication keep the aircraft in top condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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Heat, Dust, and Sweat: How Reserve Airmen Maintainers Power through the Arizona Sun

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Maintenance Group use a hoist system to remove an ejection seat from an F-35 fighter jet at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2024. Their coordination is crucial to maintain the aircraft's functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)

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