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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  • 47th Fighter Squadron: Laying the Foundation of an Attack Pilot

    At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, an Air Force Reserve unit exists for the purpose of training and producing A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots for the U.S. Air Force. The 47th Fighter Squadron is part of the 944th Fighter Wing whose mission is to “Forge and Fight” by training fighter

  • 944th fighters take to the sky

    The 944th Fighter Wing, the Air Force Reserve’s largest F-16, A-10, F-15E, and F-35 training wing trains and provides combat-ready Reserve Citizen Airmen, anytime, anywhere. The wing was activated at Luke Air Force Base on July 1, 1987. The wing has since grown and now has 25 subordinate units