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  • U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko, Arizona district 8, speaks with honorary commanders during her visit to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, April 10. During her visit, the congresswoman met Reserve Citizen Airmen throughout the 944th Fighter Wing as well as children participating in this year’s Operation Reserve Kids event.

    Rep Debbie Lesko visits 944FW Airmen

    U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko, Arizona’s 8th congressional district, visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, April 10th, for a closer look at the 944th Fighter Wing mission.
  • Lt. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien,deputy chief of staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass stand in front of a group of female Airmen demonstrating the Air Force’s new hair policy for women in front of the Air Force Memorial Jan. 24. (US. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Grant Langford)

    Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years

    Reserve Citizen Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s.As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length
  • 944FW 2020 NCO of the Year nominees

    Celebrating our Airmen: 944FW Non-commissioned Officer of the Year nominees

    The 944th Fighter Wing is built on the foundation of our outstanding Airmen. We are proud of the diligence and commitment these Elite Reserve Citizen Airmen display and are pleased to highlight those who have been nominated for the 2020 944 FW Annual Awards. The categories of recognition for the annual awards program include rank-based categories:

  • TAP reforms help Reservists

    Until recently, Reserve Citizen Airmen were required to complete the Transition Assistance Program with every new 180 day set of military orders. With new reforms enacted by Congress, Reservists are no longer required to attend TAP with every 180 day set of orders, according to the policy.
  • Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. – Staff Sgt. Cliff Stebbins, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron biomedical technician, measures the electrical current and resistance on a pill counter using a digital multimeter at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2020. The BMET Airmen are responsible for keeping medical equipment serviceable and configured to safety standards to ensure proper operation during daily use and emergency requirements.

    Training to hit the ground running

    Biomedical equipment technicians at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona work together to train for success.
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    Senior leaders provide update on strategic priorities

    Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, AFRC’s command chief master sergeant, issued a memorandum for all Reserve Citizen Airmen November 30 titled AFR Strategic Priorities – Our Current Progress and Future Path. Here is the text of the memorandum:You are our greatest resource. Directing
  • An A-10 “Warthog” from the 47th Fighter Squadron flies in Barry M. Goldwater Range airspace Nov. 21, 2019,during a civic leader tour at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz. The 47th Fighter Squadron was established on December 1, 1940 and now trains, educates, and mentors the world's finest attack pilots for the Combat Air Forces.

    47th Fighter Squadron marks 80 years of success

    December 1st marks a major milestone in the history of the 47th Fighter Squadron. The unit, a Reserve A-10 flying squadron assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing, celebrates 80 years since it was originally activated as the 47th Pursuit Squadron in 1940 as the U.S. was increasing forces prior to World War II. At the close of 1940, the squadron was one
  • Members of the 944th Fighter Wing depart on a motorcycle safety program mentorship ride Nov. 8 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The program provides members with their required motorcycle safety training certification.

    Reserve Citizen Airmen motorcycle safety training at Luke

    The motorcycle rider community has changed a bit from the days of the film Easy Rider. You may choose to ride motorcycles because it makes commuting easier and fun, more affordable, therapeutic, or simply because it makes you cool. Whatever the reason, there are safety precautions one must take to be in compliance while on the road, especially if
  • First Lt. Lindsey Leitz, Health Promotion nutrition program manager, demonstrates the difference between a 9-inch plate, which would provide proper proportions when eating, to the 12-inch plates served at many restaurants, during the Healthy Living Class at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 9, 2015. Leitz teaches about the MyPlate program that breaks down a 9-inch plate into four sections for fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. (U.S. Air Force photo/A1C Tryphena Mayhugh)

    Make Your Calories Count

    Make your calories count.Eating for health, performance, and readiness isn’t just about getting the right amount of calories. It’s about choosing the best quality calories to fuel your body and mind. As Reserve Citizen Airmen, we need to keep ourselves in top performing condition, and quality calories are the key to peak health.Check out the

  • Department of the Air Force makes additional updates to dress and appearance regulations

    Following the Department of the Air Force’s initial review, a diverse panel of Total Force Airmen completed a second review of Air Force grooming and appearance guidance in order to enhance inclusiveness while maintaining Department of the Air Force professional standards.
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