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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  • Desert Hammer 2024: A Blueprint for Next-Generation Readiness

    In the heart of southern Arizona, the 944th Fighter Wing showcased the depth of its readiness and adaptability through Desert Hammer 2024, a Joint Large Force Exercise (LFE), Nov. 13-16, 2024.This exercise, involving over 700 participants and 130 aircraft, was more than a test of operational

  • Desert Hammer 2024: The Cornerstone of Operations – Supply and Logistics

    The sun set over the sprawling desert of southern Arizona as the 944th Fighter Wing wrapped up Desert Hammer 2024, the largest joint large-force exercise in the state’s history, Nov. 13-16, 2024.While the roar of fighter jets, reverberation of helicopters overhead, and the precision of combat

  • Desert Hammer 2024: Security Forces Forge the Shield of Mission Readiness

    In the rugged terrain of southern Arizona, the 944th Fighter Wing concluded the largest joint force exercise in state history – Desert Hammer 2024, Nov. 13-16, 2024.This intensive Large Force Exercise brought together over 700 personnel, 131 aircraft, and 26 flying squadrons to simulate combat

  • Desert Hammer 2024: Pioneering Joint Force Interoperability

    In the arid expanse of southern Arizona, the United States Air Force Reserve's 944th Fighter Wing recently concluded Desert Hammer 2024, a groundbreaking large-scale readiness exercise that underscored the strength and synergy of joint force collaboration, Nov. 13-16, 2024.With over 700 personnel,

  • Desert Hammer 2024: The Human Element, Mission-Ready Airmen

    Southern Arizona’s rugged terrain served as the backdrop for the largest Large Force Exercise in the state’s history, Exercise Desert Hammer 2024, Nov. 13-16, 2024.More than 700 service members, including Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing, joined forces with other branches of the