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63rd FS implements Beast Mode

First Lt. Joshua Shook, 63rd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, prepares for a training sortie July 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Flying with a maximum strike weapons configuration creates a heightened sense of awareness for the pilot and allows for a more realistic experience in the event of flying a combat mission. The “Beast Mode” weapons configuration provides F-35 B-Course student pilots with the additional training and experience needed for potential combat sorties and helps train the world’s greatest F-35 pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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63rd FS implements Beast Mode

First Lt. Joshua Shook, 63rd Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, inspects an inert GBU-12 laser-guided bomb during a pre-flight inspection July 22, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Flying with a maximum strike weapons configuration creates a heightened sense of awareness for the pilot and allows for a more realistic training experience in the event of flying a combat mission. The implementation of the “Beast Mode” configuration is one of many ways the 56th Fighter Wing is training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Aircraft soaring over Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron takes off July 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is the Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter and produces 43,000 pounds of thrust. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Aircraft soaring over Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron soars in the sky July 27, 2020, over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35A is a single-seat fighter and contains advanced systems designed to provide the pilot with situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Staff Sgt. Marissa Colima, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, adjusts the fins on an inert munition while Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th AMU weapons load crew member, hold an AIM-9L/M in place during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The load crew competition is designed to encourage friendly competition among load crew members and enable them to display the high skill level at which they operate. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Staff Sgt. Bryant Payne, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, loosens straps on an inert AIM-9X during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Payne was part of a three-person team loading inert munitions onto an F-35A Lightning II, while competing against seven other AMUs. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Staff Sgt. Marissa Colima, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, makes adjustments to an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Eight AMUs participated in the competition which evaluates technical proficiency, safety procedures and overall time to load munitions onto respective aircraft. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Senior Airman Robert Chambers, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects an inert AIM-120 during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Chambers was part of a three-person team competing against seven other teams to accurately load munitions onto their aircraft in the least amount of time. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Luke Airmen compete at 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition

Senior Airman Javon Sweatts, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, attaches a fin on an inert AIM-9L/M during the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition, July 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Load crew competitions pairs teams of three against one another challenging them to load an aircraft with inert munitions in the shortest time possible with the highest accuracy. The eight competing AMUs divided the load crew competition among multiple hangars throughout the day to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Sunset flights over Luke

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron taxis after landing July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is the U.S. Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter and has more than 43,000 pounds of thrust. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Sunset flights over Luke

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron flies July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities, which provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Sunset flights over Luke

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron takes flight on an evening mission July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and is designed to provide the pilot with enhanced situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all-weather conditions. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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AGE is “lifeline to the flightline”

An Airman closes a pintle hook on a bobtail May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Pintle hooks are used to tow heavy pieces of equipment. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by ensuring the equipment used to work on the aircraft is serviceable and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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AGE is “lifeline to the flightline”

Senior Airman Austin Sutton, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, hangs his radio in a bobtail before driving May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. AGE service pick-up and delivery drivers (SPUDS) deliver approximately 10-20 pieces of equipment to different F-35A Lightning II units daily. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by ensuring the equipment used to work on the aircraft is serviceable and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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AGE is “lifeline to the flightline”

Senior Airman Austin Sutton, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, logs information on a Technical Order May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Anytime maintenance or inspections are performed on a piece of equipment, it is logged on a TO. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by ensuring the equipment used to work on the aircraft is serviceable and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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AGE is “lifeline to the flightline”

Senior Airman Austin Sutton, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, inspects a self-generating nitrogen cart May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During a service inspection, AGE personnel thoroughly inspect equipment and check for broken/missing pieces, perform fluid changes and change filters. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by ensuring the equipment used to work on the aircraft is serviceable and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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AGE is “lifeline to the flightline”

Senior Airman Austin Sutton, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, inspects equipment May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. AGE personnel annually perform 100 percent accountability on approximately 700 pieces of equipment. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by ensuring the equipment used to work on the aircraft is serviceable and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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AGE is “lifeline to the flightline”

Senior Airman Austin Sutton, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, checks a nitrogen servicing log before performing a service inspection May 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Servicing logs track discrepancies, number of service inspections performed, inspection dates and basic unit information. AGE personnel contribute to the mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen by ensuring the equipment used to work on the aircraft is serviceable and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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