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  • The Warrior of the Month program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 944th Fighter Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.

    The 944th FW August Warrior of the Month: Airman First Class Antonio Zozaya

    The August 944th Fighter Wing Warrior of the Month is Airman First Class Antonio Zozaya, 944th Security Forces Squadron fire team member. The Warrior of the Month program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 944th Fighter Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.

  • Shoot, move, communicate - 944th SFS training

    944th Security Forces Squadron defenders conduct shoot, move, communicate training June 7 during the 944th Fighter Wing unit training assembly at Luke Air Force Base Ariz.
  • All FAST members are required to go through specialized training prior to arriving in the area of responsibility. The training is designed to help Airmen deescalate situations verbally and in ways to prevent physical force.

    Defenders are FAST to secure

    A select group of 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Airmen are tasked with traveling with an aircraft at a moment’s notice. Their concern isn’t directed at the long-term security or traditional police duties, but the safety of the aircraft and crew they are assigned to. They are the Fly-Away Security Team. The Air Force currently flies to multiple locations in Iraq and Syria, all of which are in some way supported with security from Coalition or U.S. military forces. This allows the FAST members to focus solely on the aircraft, its crew and cargo. A tactic they call flight deck denial.
  • Capt. Jonathan Warzeka, 944th Security Forces Squadron incoming commander, renders his first salute to the Airmen of the 944 SFS after taking command during a ceremony held at Hangar 999, Jan. 6, 2018.

    Defenders get new commander

    Lt. Col. Amy Evans, outgoing 944th Security Forces Squadron commander relinquished command to Capt. Jonathan Warzeka, who is joining the unit from the 56th Security Forces Squadron, during a formal change of command ceremony held at Hangar 999, Jan. 6.
  • Tech. Sgt. Leah Taddei, 944th Security Forces combat arms training and maintenance instructor, directs Senior Airman Antonio Duarte, fire team member, as he fires the M240B Dec. 3 at the Army National Guard range in Florence, Ariz. Senior Airman Dominique Castillo, fire team member, guides and informs Duarte of the vicinity of his rounds. This was part of their yearly heavy weapons qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

    944 SFS recognized for their global approach to teamwork

    The Airmen of the 944th Security Forces Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, were recently recognized as the Air Force Reserve Command Security Forces Squadron of 2016 following a year of diligent training and support to joint forces across the globe.
  • Airmen from the 944th Security Forces Squadron conduct their annual heavy weapons qualification training Dec. 3 at the Army National Guard range in Florence, Ariz. The fire team member’s qualified on the M240B, M249, and M203 grenade launcher. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

    SFS reloads

    Airmen from the 944th Security Forces Squadron conduct their annual heavy weapons qualification training Dec. 3 at the Army National Guard range in Florence, Ariz. The fire team member’s qualified on the M240B, M249, and M203 grenade launcher.
  • Bridget Alcocer, mother of Tech. Sgt. Francisco Alcocer, 944th Security Forces Squadron combat arms NCO-in-charge, and Airmen from the 944 SFS, participate in a group photo during the Light the Night walk event Nov. 5 to help raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in Phoenix, Ariz. (Courtesy photo)

    Wing rallies to support Citizen Airman family

    Citizen Airmen understand what the ultimate sacrifice is as a service member, and when a deployment happens, the risk of loved ones receiving bad news is a possibility they accept.Tech. Sgt. Francisco “Frankie” Alcocer, 944th Security Forces Squadron combat arms NCO-in-charge, never expected to receive bad news from home when he was on a deployment
  • 944th Security Forces Squadron fire team members rest and listen to instructions Sept. 9 during combat training at Camp Navajo, Arizona Army National Guard facility in Bellemont Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Barbara Plante)

    Combat style training

    Speaking in hushed tones and through hand signals, the 944th Fighter Wing Security Forces fire team stepped out on combat patrol as a cohesive team.Thus began the September unit training assembly with a three day training exercise in the cool pine forest of Camp Navajo, Arizona Army National Guard facility in Bellemont, Arizona, a short two hour
  • Members of the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a unit photo during their two week annual tour trip to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Citizen Airmen were given the opportunity to serve alongside Active Duty counter parts at the 18th Wing. The significance of an off station AT proved to be invaluable for both wings.

    Okinawa tour benefits Citizen Airmen

    Integrating seamlessly into the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan and providing some much needed manpower relief was key to the success of Operations Patriot Habu. During the two week annual tour trip, Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing were given the opportunity to serve alongside Active Duty counter parts. The significance of an off station AT proved to be invaluable for both wings.
  • Senior Airman Dominique Castillo (right), 944th Security Forces Squadron member, and Kadena Gate Guard Hiroyuki Toyama, 18th Security Forces Squadron, check a visitor’s credentials in order to allow him base access June 28, 2016, at Gate 1 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. A native Arizonian, Castillo has been a Reservist with the 944th for four years and the opportunity to do an off-station annual tour is valuable to her. The 18th Security Forces Squadron capitalized on the extensive experience 944th SFS members brought during their annual tour by seamlessly integrating them into all of their flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nestor Cruz)

    Guarding the gates

    Citizen Airmen with Luke’s 944th Security Forces Squadron travelled to Kadena June 26 to provide extra manning for their active-duty counterparts. The joint mission is part of the Reservists’ annual tour, dubbed “Operation Patriot Habu,” and Kadena Airmen are excited to have them here.
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