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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Veteran para-athletes and Team USA Coaches pose with an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during a tour of the flightline, May 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th Fighter Wing hosted a Paralympic Training Camp for its ninth consecutive year, with 10 veterans selected to participate. Luke AFB’s proximity to the Desert Games in Tempe, a competition that determines Paralympic qualification, provided a strategic location for the para-athletes’ training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Para-athlete Dennis Bardelli views the inside of an F-35A Lightning II cockpit during a flightline tour, May 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Veteran para-athletes honed their skills at a Paralympic Training Camp hosted by the 56th Fighter Wing. While at Luke AFB, veteran para-athletes toured the jet with the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit and learned more about the stealthy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit stand alongside para-athlete Cedric Geter during an F-35A Lightning II tour, May 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Veterans selected for a Paralympic Training Camp, hosted by the 56th Fighter Wing, toured the fighter jet Luke AFB is widely known for. The training camp aided veterans in building strength through competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Para-athlete Christopher Francis tosses a medicine ball during Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Military training camps like this offer wounded service members resources to continue representing the country, albeit in a different uniform this time. Now in its ninth consecutive year of hosting, Luke AFB’s location near the Desert Games in Tempe made it an ideal spot for training these para-athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Para-athlete Jesus Ontiveros tosses a medicine ball during Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This Department of Defense-supported program at Luke AFB offers specialized instruction led by Team USA coaches and base personnel. Through top-tier facilities and expert guidance, Luke AFB ensured these athletes are fully prepared for competition and their ongoing Paralympic journeys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

Coach Jasmine Burrell (left) and para-athlete Jesus Ontiveros (right) practice hand movement and techniques during Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This Department of Defense-supported program at Luke AFB offers specialized instruction led by Team USA coaches and base personnel. Through top-tier facilities and expert guidance, Luke AFB ensured these athletes are fully prepared for competition and their ongoing Paralympic journeys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

U.S. Veterans and Team USA personnel have breakfast prior to Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW has proudly hosted its annual training camp for veteran para-athletes, gearing them up for the Desert Challenge Games in Tempe, AZ. This support from Luke AFB personnel and coaching from Team USA ensured these athletes received top-tier preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Luke hosts Paralympic Training Camp 2025

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks at a breakfast for veterans selected for a Paralympics Training Camp, May 27, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th FW has proudly hosted its annual training camp for veteran para-athletes, gearing them up for the Desert Challenge Games in Tempe, AZ. This support from Luke AFB personnel and coaching from Team USA ensured these athletes received top-tier preparation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Janine Sijan-Rozina Visits Luke

Janine Sijan-Rozina, Capt. Lance P. Sijan’s sister, speaks with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing during a lunch event held in honor of her brother, Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance Sijan, May 16, 2025, at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Capt. Lance Sijan died while being held as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, and he is the first Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. His sister Janine, frequently visits Air Force installations to retell the story of her brother’s heroism and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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Janine Sijan-Rozina Visits Luke

Janine Sijan-Rozina, Capt. Lance P. Sijan’s sister, attends a lunch event held in honor of her brother, Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance Sijan, May 16, 2025, at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Capt. Lance Sijan died while being held as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, and he is the first Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Sijan award, named after Capt. Lance Sijan, was first presented in 1981, and each year it is given to a senior and junior officer, and a senior and junior enlisted member who demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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Janine Sijan-Rozina Visits Luke

Janine Sijan-Rozina, Capt. Lance P. Sijan’s sister, sits with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing during a lunch event held in honor of her brother, Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Lance Sijan, May 16, 2025, at Falcon Dunes Golf Course, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Capt. Lance Sijan died while being held as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, and he is the first Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Sijan was shot down over Vietnam on Nov. 9, 1967. Despite severe injuries, he evaded capture for 45 days, later passing away while being held at the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Sijan was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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Closing Ceremony of National Police Week at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing gather at Luke Air Force Base’s closing ceremony for National Police Week, May 16, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. This observance specifically honors military and civilian law enforcement, including the base's own defenders who safeguard the installation. Throughout the week, events are held to recognize their vital role in protecting the community and the sacrifices made in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Closing Ceremony of National Police Week at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing gather at Luke Air Force Base’s closing ceremony for National Police Week, May 16, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. This annual observance, established in 1962, honors the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the nation. Throughout the week, communities engaged in various events to pay tribute to the fallen and show support for those who continue to serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Closing Ceremony of National Police Week at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Williams, 56th Security Forces Squadron defender, recites opening remarks at Luke Air Force Base’s National Police Week closing ceremony, May 16, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. National Police Week provides a time for honor, remembrance, and support, bringing together law enforcement, survivors, and the community to pay homage to fallen officers. The week includes the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and other events recognizing their ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Closing Ceremony of National Police Week at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force honor guardsmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing present the colors at Luke Air Force Base’s National Police Week closing ceremony, May 16, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. This formal act concluded a week honoring the fallen, active-duty military, and civilian law enforcement. This ceremony served as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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2025 Police Week K-9 Comp with neighboring counties at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force military working dog Enzo, assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron, runs down an elevated platform in an obstacle course during a civilian police and military K-9 competition, May 14, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The day's K-9 competition tested the dogs' obedience and speed in completing the course accurately. Decoy trainers were also strategically placed throughout the event to provide stimulating distractions for the military working dogs, which reflect the skills military dogs and handlers need to carry out the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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A M240B medium machine gun stands as a part of a weapons exhibit during National Police Week, May 13, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exhibit showcased various weapons platforms employed by U.S. Air Force Security Forces including sidearms, rifles, and machine guns. National Police Week honors the men and women of law enforcement agencies around the country, while remembering those who gave their lives in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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Members of the 56th and 944th Security Forces Squadrons watch as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Casey Kaneshiro, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, disassembles an M4 carbine during a manipulation competition for National Police Week, May 14, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants conducted timed disassembly, reassembly, and function drills of the M4 carbine and M17 pistol for a chance to win prizes. National Police Week honors the men and women of law enforcement agencies around the country, while remembering those who gave their lives in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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Members of the 56th and 944th Security Forces Squadrons watch as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Casey Kaneshiro, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, disassembles an M4 carbine during a manipulation competition for National Police Week, May 14, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants conducted timed disassembly, reassembly, and function drills of the M4 carbine and M17 pistol for a chance to win prizes. National Police Week honors the men and women of law enforcement agencies around the country, while remembering those who gave their lives in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Juarez, 944th Security Forces Squadron defender, watches as Staff Sgt. Casey Kaneshiro, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, disassembles an M4 carbine during a manipulation competition for National Police Week, May 14, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Participants conducted timed disassembly, reassembly, and function drills of the M4 carbine and M17 pistol for a chance to win prizes. National Police Week honors the men and women of law enforcement agencies around the country, while remembering those who gave their lives in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)
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