Feb. 9, 2021 Going virtual – adapting to the new normal to celebrate success Orchestrating this year’s annual awards ceremony presented the unique challenge of putting together a public event during a time of social distancing. 944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen came together to plan what is normally a major social event for the unit, while keeping health safety
Jan. 26, 2021 Key Spouse Program provides critical support to families An elite team of volunteers serve as a communication link between the wing commander and Luke Air Force Base families. They are known as key spouses.“The Key Spouse Program is a peer-to-peer support program and a way for spouses to volunteer,” said Jessica Maldonado, 944th Fighter Wing Airman and
Jan. 26, 2021 38th IS looks ahead to the future As 2021 brings on the start of a new year, Airmen from the 38th Intelligence Squadron (IS) are planning for the future. With the many challenges this last year has provided, unique thinking and problem solving have been absolutely necessary.
Jan. 15, 2021 Celebrating 80 years of training pilots for the fight January 15th marks the 80th birthday of the 69th Fighter Squadron. It is assigned to the 944th Operations Group stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Jan. 15, 2021 307th MSG launches new mentorship program Two Airmen from the 307th Mission Support Group launched a new mentorship program here Jan. 10 to improve the efficiency of every Reserve Citizen Airman in the 307th Bomb Wing and help them pave a clear path towards career development.
Jan. 11, 2021 307th Bomb Wing honors New York City deployers The 307th Medical Squadron awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal to nine of its Reserve Citizen Airmen during an award ceremony here Sunday to recognize their efforts during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Airmen deployed to the New York City area last year when the pandemic was at its
Dec. 30, 2020 Defender finds new calling in resiliency support A former 919th Special Operations Wing security forces defender is back at Duke Field and now helps Citizen Air Commandos with spiritual resiliency. Tech. Sgt. James Patterson recently cross trained to religious affairs and provides crisis interventions, schedules religious services and provides
Nov. 25, 2020 Luke pilot reaches rare milestone, surpasses 3k flying hours in F-16 As of Nov. 23, 2020, only 295 pilots worldwide could claim to have surpassed three thousand flying hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. That number is now 296.Col. Sean “Double” Rassas, 944th Fighter Wing vice commander, soared past his three thousandth hour in the fighter aircraft, Nov. 24, at Luke
Oct. 29, 2020 Risks for Air Force Riders The Air Force Safety Center took a look at common risks riders experienced over the past 10 years that resulted in mishaps. These risks can be used as lessons learned or food for thought for all riders.
Oct. 26, 2020 Seasons As Airmen, change is constant and often requires immediate transitions with limited flexibility. When thinking about change, understand that often times, doors close so others can open. This means that with the passing of a deployment, situation, relationship, opportunity, etc., new beginnings will