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Building the Future Fight: Luke Spark Cell Expands Drone Programs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Jestes, 56th Fighter Wing Fighter Country Innovation drone innovation lead, flies a small unmanned aircraft system, Nov. 21, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB is accelerating the future of warfare through a growing suite of sUAS programs developed by the 56th FW Spark Cell. The team of innovators is reshaping how Airmen train, think, and operate in different environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Luke Air Force Base Dedicates Knife 13 Memorial Wall Honoring Fallen Airmen

Family members of the fallen members of Knife 13 join Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing in unveiling the Knife 13 Memorial Wall, Oct. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The new monument serves as a lasting tribute to the 18 security policemen and five aircrew members who perished when their CH-53C Sea Stallion crashed on May 13, 1975. The polished granite monument bears the names of the fallen and reflects the enduring bond between past and present generations of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Wagner)

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Luke Air Force Base Dedicates Knife 13 Memorial Wall Honoring Fallen Airmen

Family members and guests examine the newly unveiled Knife 13 Memorial Wall, Oct. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The new monument serves as a lasting tribute to the 18 security policemen and five aircrew members who perished when their CH-53C Sea Stallion crashed on May 13, 1975. The new black granite plaque honors the 23 service members who lost their lives during the Mayaguez Rescue Operation, the final conflict of the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Wagner)

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Luke Air Force Base Dedicates Knife 13 Memorial Wall Honoring Fallen Airmen

Jennifer Stelling, the niece of Sgt. Jimmy Black, reads off names of the fallen during the Knife 13 memorial dedication ceremony, Oct. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The new black granite plaque honors the 23 service members who lost their lives during the Mayaguez Rescue Operation, the final conflict of the Vietnam War. To honor the fallen, Luke Airmen held a ceremony where a bell was rung after the names of the members of Knife 13 were called. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Wagner)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force pose for a group photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Canada, particularly in the realm of advanced fighter training and tactical collaboration. The partnership between Luke AFB and the RCAF continues to demonstrate the power of allied cooperation in shaping the future of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, gives a mission brief to members of the Royal Canadian Air Force during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Throughout the visit, RCAF officials met with members of the 56th FW to discuss shared priorities surrounding pilot training, modernization efforts, and joint readiness initiatives. The visit also offered an opportunity for both nations to exchange insights on the future of air combat capability and mutual defense cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeff Davis (center), 1st Canadian Air Division deputy commander force generation, listens to a mission brief during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between the U.S. and Canada, particularly in the realm of advanced fighter training and tactical collaboration. The partnership between Luke AFB and the RCAF continues to demonstrate the power of allied cooperation in shaping the future of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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RCAF Visits Luke Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander (left), Royal Canadian Air Force Crista-lynn Ferguson, Fighter Capabilities director general (middle), RCAF Brig. Gen. Jeff Davis, 1st Canadian Air Division deputy commander force generation, (right), converse with each other during a base visit, Oct. 28, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Throughout the visit, RCAF officials met with members of the 56th FW to discuss shared priorities surrounding pilot training, modernization efforts, and joint readiness initiatives. The visit also offered an opportunity for both nations to exchange insights on the future of air combat capability and mutual defense cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant, Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, tours the 62nd Fighter Squadron, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. With a career that includes commanding the “Frecce Tricolori” and the 4th Wing's EF-2000 Typhoon fighters, Lant is exceptionally qualified to represent Italy in future joint air operations with the U.S. This visit with the 56th Fighter Wing is a testament to the strong alliance and shared commitment to global security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant, Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, views an F-35A Lightning II, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Lant's visit to the 56th Fighter Wing demonstrates the collaborative efforts in developing fifth-generation airpower. His observation of the aircraft at the world's largest F-35 training base reaffirms the strong strategic partnership between the U.S. and Italian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant (left), Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, and Maj. Daniele Cantori (right), 62nd Fighter Squadron Italian detachment commander, pose for a photo, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit reinforced the partnership between the U.S. and Italian Air Forces, particularly as Lant supervises all Italian AF tactical wings. The 56th Fighter Wing continues its role as a vital training hub for allied nations, shaping the world's greatest F-35A Lightning II pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Forged Here: A Legacy of Lethality and Precision

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare an F-35A Lightning II jet for a sortie by loading missiles during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The training pushed Airmen to quickly ready their aircraft for same-day missions with live munitions, exactly what they would do in a deployed environment. This experience is key to building their combat-ready skills and preparing them for the demands of units operating outside the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participated in a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Gathering before dawn, personnel from the 61st, 62nd, and 308th units prepared equipment and aircraft, loading them with live ordnances for same-day sorties. This training sharpened Airmen's skills and improved their combat readiness for effective integration into any deployed Air Force unit globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Commeans (left) and Staff Sgt. Derek Rushing (right), 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, load ordnance onto an F-35A Lightning II as part of a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The team rapidly loaded an F-35A Lightning II with ordnances, demonstrating their ability to execute missions on short notice. This training reinforces Luke AFB's commitment to producing combat-ready Airmen capable of deploying and operating effectively anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Rushing, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialist, loads a weapon onto a jammer during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This essential training prepares Airmen to quickly ready aircraft for same-day sorties, directly supporting the combat mission. Luke AFB develops combat-ready Airmen for global integration into any deployed unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Fields (left) and Senior Airman Raphael Pellicer (right), 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35A Lightning II integrated avionics specialists, ready a jet for flight during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Through the exercise, Airmen mastered the rapid arming of F-35’s for same-day combat missions, directly preparing for combat Air Force objectives. Luke AFB produces combat-ready Airmen, ensuring immediate integration into deployed units worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Fields, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35A Lightning II integrated avionics specialist, kneels under the fuselage and uses a specialized system to ready a jet for flight during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This mission-essential training prepares Luke AFB Airmen for immediate integration into deployed units worldwide. The training teaches Airmen to quickly and accurately ready aircraft for same-day sorties, directly supporting the combat Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing prepare an F-35A Lightning II jet during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The maintenance Airmen practice loading missiles and bombs onto an F-35A Lightning II jet. This essential training, involving the 61st, 62nd, and 308th Aircraft Maintenance Units, ensured the seamless integration of combat-ready Airmen into combat Air Force units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Khaim Vongjalorn (left), Senior Airman Titan Henley (middle), Airman 1st Class Leonardo Noyola (right), 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, transport a GBU-12 bomb with an MJ-1 bomb lift truck during a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This simulated deployed environment consisted of gearing up six F-35A Lightning II jets for a combat scenario. This vital training, involving personnel from the 61st, 62nd, and 308th units, ensured that combat-ready Airmen can seamlessly integrate into combat Air Force units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Canipe (left), Tech. Sgt. Wesley Boaz (middle), and Airman Mia Pule (right), 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, participate in a Phase 2 Aircraft Generation exercise, Oct. 3, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Personnel from the 61st, 62nd, and 308th units worked together to efficiently load missiles and weapons onto F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. This exercise provided Airmen with valuable experience in rapidly preparing fighter jets for same-day sorties, ensuring proficiency with ready-to-use munitions in a simulated deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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