944th Fighter Wing

09/02/2026

Welcome home, 944th Fighter Wing deployers!

We are incredibly excited to celebrate your return.

To help us spread the word to our returning members and their loved ones, please share this post or tag someone who just got back!

What you need to know for the upcoming Welcome Home Event:

Who it's for:

This event is exclusively for our returning 944 FW service members and their families.

Base access:

Please note that this event takes place on station, and valid base access is required for entry.

We can't wait to celebrate your hard work and sacrifice!

08/21/2026

From practice to patient care. 🩺

944th ASTS Airmen put their training into action during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in Honduras, providing care alongside U.S. and Honduran medical professionals while strengthening readiness for future missions.

Read more about the exercise at the link in our comment section.

08/11/2026

Stay safe during monsoon season!

Arizona experiences its most impactful weather hazards during Monsoon season. Learn about the different types of Monsoon setups, the different hazards Arizona experiences, and how you can stay safe this season.

08/01/2026

🤖💡 Airman Highlight: Master Sgt. Curtis Wright

Master Sgt. Curtis Wright, 944th Operations Group, is helping shape the future of the Air Force through innovation.

His work with Luke Air Force Base's AI Task Force demonstrates how artificial intelligence can enhance daily operations by streamlining routine tasks and giving Airmen more time to focus on the mission.

"AI enables the human to do less clicking and more doing." — Master Sgt. Curtis Wright

📸 U.S. Air Force photo illustration by 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
📰 Story by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wagner

Luke Air Force Base Airmen are shaping how the Air Force integrates artificial intelligence into daily operations, supporting faster decision-making and improved mission effectiveness across the

07/31/2026

The final flight of the A-10C Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hits near and dear to our hearts as we share a deep history with the A-10s and the 924th Fighter Group that was inactivated at DM last year. It truly is the end of an incredible era.

The iconic sound of the A-10 says it all, "BRRRRRT! ATTACK!"

07/30/2026

Total Force Integration (TFI) doesn't stop with our uniformed members!

Air Force veterans turned DAF Civilian historians, Ms. Jessica Lawson (944th Fighter Wing) and Dr. John Hale (56th Fighter Wing), recently visited the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona. The visit was part of an collaborative effort to prepare for the upcoming 2026 Luke Air Force Base Air Force Ball. The historians advised the planning team to curate historic aircraft static displays, exhibits, decorations, and guest speakers.

Thank you, Ms. Lawson and Dr. Hale, for continuing to bring our heritage to life!

05/15/2026

The 944th Fighter Wing welcomed Lt. Col. Dan Westendorf as the new 52nd Fighter Squadron commander during today’s change of command ceremony! The 52 FS is part of a proud heritage of training the next generation of F-35 Lightening II pilots at Luke AFB. ✈️

The wing thanks outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Joshua Jones, for his leadership, dedication and commitment to the squadron and its Airmen, and congratulates Lt. Col. Westendorf as he assumes command and continues the mission forward! 🇺🇸

See more photos of the change of command at https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9687381/52nd-fighter-squadron-change-command

📸 U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Tricia C. Topasna

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Peter Cossette (left), 944th Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Joshua Jones (center), outgoing 52nd Fighter Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Dan Westendorf (right), incoming commander, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 999 at Luke Air For...

05/03/2026

🌲🚁 Desert Hammer 26-2 brought 944th Fighter Wing Airmen out of the office and into the field at Camp Navajo, Arizona, where they trained in austere conditions alongside joint-service partners.

The exercise marked the latest evolution of the wing’s ongoing readiness training, giving Citizen Airmen the chance to build battlefield skills, test mission-essential tasks and strengthen their ability to operate beyond home station. 💪🇺🇸

Read the full story and view the photo gallery here:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/564252/944th-fighter-wing-sharpens-readiness-during-desert-hammer-26-2

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Wishes from the 944th Fighter Wing Leadership ✨🎄

As the year comes to a close, Col Todd Riddle and Chief Wesley Peel extend their sincere thanks to the Airmen, families, and civilian teammates of the 944th Fighter Wing. 🇺🇸 Your professionalism, resilience, and commitment, across every role, continue to ensure our Wing remains ready and mission-focused. ✈️

As you enter the holiday season, we encourage you to take time to rest and reconnect with family and friends where possible. 🌎 To our deployed Airmen and those supporting them from afar, you are not forgotten this holiday season, and we are grateful for your service and sacrifice. ❤️

🎁 Warm holiday wishes and best wishes for a safe and successful New Year. ✨