• Forging Resilience: Chaplain Leaders Highlight Unity at Luke AFB

    The 944th Fighter Wing welcomed Air Force Reserve Chaplain leadership Sept. 17, 2024, with Chaplain Col. James F. Danford, AFRC Command Chaplain, and Chief Master Sgt. Brandy Hales, AFRC Religious Affairs Senior Enlisted Leader, visiting Luke Air Force Base to engage with chapel staff, assess needs,

  • Legacy Secured: 47th FS, A-10 Triumph at Hawgsmoke 2024

    The low hum of engines reverberates through the desert air, carrying with it the weight of history and pride. At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, the 2024 Hawgsmoke competition comprised of 13 teams was more than just a showcase of aerial skill, September 11-15—it was a moving moment of

  • 944th FW Commander Rallies Airmen, Sets Focus on Mission-Ready Future

    The 944th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Todd “Riddler” Riddle, addressed over 600 members of his wing during a quarterly commander’s call at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 7, 2024, focusing on the vital importance of readiness, available resources, and building connections.Riddle began by

  • Holloman’s Finest: The Dual Duty of a 944th FW Reserve Citizen Airman

    In the heart of the Lincoln National Forest near the small mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, a devastating wildfire threatened thousands of lives this past June. Amidst the chaos, Reserve Citizen Airman Tech. Sgt. Orlando Rodriguez stepped into the breach not just as a reservist but as a

  • The Spirit of the A-10: A Life Saving Flight, Lasting Legacy

    As the A-10C Thunderbolt II nears the final chapters of its storied service, one man stands as a testament to the grit, determination, and unyielding dedication that defines the community surrounding this revered, combat-proven aircraft.U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy "Scream"

  • 944th FW Introduces New Location for Newcomers' Orientation at Luke AFB

    The 944th Fighter Wing has unveiled a new location for its newcomers' orientation on Aug. 3, 2024, aiming to enhance the introduction experience for incoming personnel and underscore the wing's dynamic mission and community. The change, spearheaded by 944th FW Commander Col. Todd Riddle and

  • 944th Fighter Wing Honors Fallen Comrades with Commemorative Ruck March

    Beating the sunrise, several members of the 944th Fighter Wing gathered at the Red Tail F-16 airpark at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 2, 2024, to partake in the inaugural "Fallen Comrade Ruck," an event aimed at honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.The 944th Top