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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  • Behind the Scenes: Annual Awards Banquet

    The lead planner for the event, Maj. Sharon Hester, 69th Fighter Squadron executive officer, was selected to be the project lead in June 2019. Since then, she and a small team of 944th OG members have been working tirelessly to bring this night together.

  • History of the Medics of the 944th Fighter Wing

    When the 944th was first established as a troop carrier group in 1963, they were without a medical squadron. It wasn’t until the 68th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was assigned to the group did they finally receive a proper medical unit.

  • Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas

    In preparation for its 75th anniversary, Sept. 18, 2022, the Air Force is soliciting birthday theme ideas from Total Force Airmen and civilians. Every year in September, the Department of the Air Force dedicates a theme to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday.The submission and voting timeline is as