March 1, 2021 Charting history: female pilot reaches 2,000 hours in F-16 Col. Trena “HaK” Savageau is known for breaking barriers and setting high expectations as the first female commander of the 944th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. On January 13th, she crushed another goal as she flew past her two thousandth flying hour in the F-16C Fighting Falcon
Feb. 23, 2021 Luke fighter pilot tops 1,000 F-35 flying hours Maj. Nicholas “JAKAL” Rallo, an instructor pilot with the 944th Fighter Wing, became the first Luke Air Force Base F-35 Lightning II pilot to attain 1,000 F-35 flying hours here, February 22, 2021.
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. 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.
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
Oct. 4, 2020 Luke commemorates Tuskegee Airman with flyover Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, executed an F-35 Lightning II Missing Man formation flyover October 2, 2020. The mission over the Arizona State Capitol paid tribute to the late Maj. George Washington Biggs, U.S. Air Force (Ret.).
Sept. 15, 2020 Before it’s too late: How Airmen can recognize mental health concerns The new training, introduced for the first time during the wing’s September 2020 Unit Training Assembly, was held virtually and in-person at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Aug. 25, 2020 Character As we navigate life and all its ups and downs, remember each hill we climb enhances us and stretches our growth tremendously. During the tough, painful times, reach out to family and friends, and those who have climbed hills like you as they have wisdom and experience that could provide you with