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Dec. 11, 2024
Tactical combat casualty care ... training to save lives

The remote desert landscape of southern Arizona recently played host to Desert Hammer 2024, an expansive Joint Large Force Exercise showcasing the 944th Fighter Wing's commitment to readiness and lifesaving excellence, Nov. 13-16, 2024.Among its many facets, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Dec. 4, 2024
Desert Hammer 2024: The human element, mission-ready Airmen

Southern Arizona’s rugged terrain served as the backdrop for the largest Large Force Exercise in the state’s history, Exercise Desert Hammer 2024, Nov. 13-16, 2024. More than 700 service members, including Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing, joined forces with other branches of the
Dec. 3, 2024
Unleashing Arizona’s 'national treasure' training grounds to take advantage of weather, geography

Southern Arizona became the epicenter of cutting-edge military preparedness during Desert Hammer 2024, a large-force exercise hosted by the 944th Fighter Wing that united over 700 participants and 130 aircraft in realistic combat training, Nov. 13-16, 2024. This groundbreaking event showcased the
Dec. 3, 2024
Desert Hammer integrates risk into training

Under the vast southern Arizona skies, Desert Hammer 2024 brought the precision, resilience, and innovation of the United States military into sharp focus. As the biggest Large Force Exercise in Arizona's history, this monumental training emphasized the commitment of the 944th Fighter Wing and its
Aug. 26, 2024
Project Iron Agility training enhances critical thinking, risk analysis, communication

On Aug. 12th, personnel from the 49th Maintenance Group engaged in a realistic deployment scenario as part of the newly launched maintenance knowledge and tactics operation called Project Iron Agility.
Aug. 1, 2024
Airmanship 200 course helps Airmen develop life, Airmanship skills critical to operating resiliently in contested environments

After more than two years of collaborative effort by the 82nd Training Wing and 2nd Air Force to develop a curriculum that addresses gaps in Airmen’s foundational competencies, a revamped Airmanship 200 has been officially implemented across the technical training enterprise
Jan. 16, 2024
Historical Case Study: Sergeant solves engine problem, keeps aircraft in fight

Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight.

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Tactical combat casualty care ... training to save lives

Desert Hammer 2024: The human element, mission-ready Airmen

Unleashing Arizona’s 'national treasure' training grounds to take advantage of weather, geography

Desert Hammer integrates risk into training

Project Iron Agility training enhances critical thinking, risk analysis, communication

Airmanship 200 course helps Airmen develop life, Airmanship skills critical to operating resiliently in contested environments

Historical Case Study: Sergeant solves engine problem, keeps aircraft in fight