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March 4, 2025
Civic leaders witness communication, precision, training it takes to pull off safe in-flight refueling

Honorary Commanders for the 944th Fighter Wing experienced firsthand the precision and skill of Air Force operations as they flew aboard a 161st Air Refueling Wing, KC-135 Stratotanker and observed an aerial refueling mission on November 8, 2024.During the flight hosted by the Arizona Air National
Jan. 8, 2025
Airmen join forces for life-saving mission following Hawaii fireworks explosion

In the predawn hours of New Year’s Eve, a deadly fireworks explosion in Hawaii sent shockwaves across the islands. Three people tragically lost their lives and 20 more were injured. Six survivors were airlifted aboard an Air Force C-17 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii to Phoenix, Ariz.,
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
Oct. 30, 2024
United in Fitness: Unit shares secret to going 14 straight months without fitness test failure

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
Sept. 17, 2024
Reserve maintainers power through Arizona's extreme heat, dust

In the blistering Arizona desert, where temperatures regularly soar above 100 degrees, the mission never stops. Reserve Citizen Airmen aircraft maintainers with the 944th Maintenance Group at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., know this heat well.Amid the heat, dust, and sweat, these Airmen endure. They
Aug. 26, 2024
When A-10 pilot experiences hypoxia, instructor guides him back to safety

As the A-10C Thunderbolt II nears the final chapters of its storied service, one man stands as a testament to the grit, determination, and unyielding dedication that defines the community surrounding this revered, combat-proven aircraft.U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy "Scream"
Aug. 13, 2024
Teamwork allows pilot to cross 1,000 hour milestone in F-35

On an otherwise routine day on Aug. 9, 2024, Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Christopher "Lube" Lowe crossed a significant milestone that only a handful of aviators in the 944th Fighter Wing have achieved—1,000 hours of flight time in the F-35 Lightning II. This accomplishment, while marked with a

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