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  • Col. Sean Rassas, 944th Fighter Wing vice commander, comes to a stop following a momentous sortie Nov. 24, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During the flight, Rassas surpassed three thousand flying hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, becoming one of only 296 U.S. Air Force pilots to reach that milestone.

    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 Air Force Base, Ariz.  The milestone was reached
  • Two teams, one assigned to the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the other to the F-35 Lightning II, competed for 944th Load Crew of the Year bragging rights during the event.

    Luke Reserve Citizen Airmen hold first load crew competition

    Two teams, one assigned to the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the other to the F-35 Lightning II, competed for 944th Load Crew of the Year bragging rights during the event.
  • Airmen from the 89th Airlift Squadron, 375th Air Evacuation Training Squadron and the 445th Operations Support Squadron depart the training area after completing combat search and rescue training Oct. 4, 2020 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Aircrew are required to have refresher training every three years to keep up-to-date on all new equipment and procedures they might face.

    445th conducts Total Force combat search, rescue training

    Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing’s 89th Airlift Squadron and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s 375th Air Evacuation Training Squadron participated in combat search and rescue training Oct. 4, 2020 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The training was conducted by the 445th Operations Support Squadron. Staff Sgt. Nathan Pritchard, 445th OSS survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, led the training. Airmen from the 445th Security Forces Squadron acted as opposing forces during the training. Aircrew are required to have refresher training every three years to keep up-to-date on all new equipment and procedures they may face.

  • Around the Air Force: SECAF on language & culture, a generational roundtable with Tuskegee Airmen

    Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett’s message to Airmen about the impact language and cultural competence have on Air Force capabilities, and Air Force Cadets speak with two Tuskegee Airmen during a roundtable hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. (Produced by Staff Sgt. Timmethy James)
  • The 944th Fighter Wing’s November Unit Training Assembly was very different from the standard two-day UTA. Held Nov. 6-9 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the ‘super’ UTA encompassed four days of intense pre-deployment preparations.

    Always Ready: 944th FW trains for upcoming deployments

    The 944th Fighter Wing’s November Unit Training Assembly was very different from the standard two-day UTA. Held Nov. 6-9 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the ‘super’ UTA encompassed four days of intense pre-deployment preparations.
  • Tech. Sgt. John Hardisky, 87th Aerial Port Squadron cargo processing supervisor, hauls cargo chains across a competition course during the 87th Aerial Port Squadron’s semi-annual Port Dawg Challenge Oct. 17, 2020. Port Dawgs rely on chains to secure a variety of cargo types for military airlift.

    87 APS compete in Port Dawg Challenge

    Members of the 87th Aerial Port Squadron competed in 11 events throughout the course of the day during the squadron’s semi-annual Port Dawg Challenge Oct. 17, 2020 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event incorporated the various skills necessary to safely and effectively prepare and move cargo for airlift, which is the primary focus of aerial ports like this one.
  • Senior Master Sgt. Martin Walker, 926th Force Support Squadron, Mission Personnel Section superintendent, Nov. 5, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Walker has strived to overcome prejudice and become the middle ground voice of reason throughout his Reserve career.

    Diversity of thought emerges from diverse experiences

    As race remains one of the most difficult topics to discuss in the workplace, Senior Master Sgt. Martin Walker, 926th Force Support Squadron, Mission Personnel Section superintendent, has strived to overcome prejudice and become the middle ground voice of reason throughout his Reserve career.
  • Master Sgt. Caleb Fishell, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s unit training manager, poses with toys he plans to donate to a local nonprofit, Oct. 29, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Fishell has been giving back to local Las Vegas families since 2012.

    Holiday spirit starts early for one Reservist

    The holidays are a time of giving and for Master Sgt. Caleb Fishell, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit training manager, giving back to local Las Vegas families has been something he’s been involved with since 2012.
  • A Site Activation Task Force visits the 926th Wing Oct. 27-29, to help plan significant growth within wing, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

    SATAF visit preps wing for active association

    A Site Activation Task Force visits the 926th Wing Oct. 27-29, to help plan significant growth within wing, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
  • The 414th Fighter Group, a geographically separated unit of the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, hit their 10-year anniversary this summer since their reactivation at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, in July of 2010.

    The 414th FG then, now

    The 414th Fighter Group, a geographically separated unit of the 944th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, hit their 10-year anniversary this summer since their reactivation at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, in July of 2010.
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