• United in Fitness: 944th MDS Models Culture of Cohesion, Readiness

    The 944th Medical Squadron celebrated a milestone of excellence on Oct. 20, 2024, gathering at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., to recognize 14 consecutive months without a single physical fitness test failure.This achievement, a testament to the squadron’s commitment to readiness, reflects not only

  • Hellion Reborn: Restored F-16 Display Honors 944th FW Legacy, Future

    In front of the 944th Fighter Wing headquarters stands a newly refurbished, nearly quarter scale F-16 static display—a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship of the current members of the wing and the legacy of those who have served before. The team responsible unveiled the fruits of their

  • 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

  • Running with faith: an Airman’s journey to redemption

    Standing there with a knife in hand and cold-hearted from the most devastating news of his life, Master Sgt. Brandan “Troy” Keel contemplated an irreversible decision. Looking into his wife’s eyes after learning she was pregnant with another man’s baby, he couldn’t fathom living anymore. Suicide, he