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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  • Water training in the desert

    Airmen from the 944th Medical Squadron place a simulated patient onto a backboard during first responder water training May 31, 2017. The training also included a scenario with an adult “dummy” who sustained multiple injuries and a child “dummy” who broke a leg and fell into the pool. The training