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56th TRS trains pilots to fly, fight, win

Maj. Brandon McBrayer, 56th TRS training systems alternate director of operations, simulates a flying mission at the network training center. The 56th TRS provides academic, simulator and live mission training for more than 75 upgrading weapons directors annually. (Courtesy photo)

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56th TRS trains pilots to fly, fight, win

Capt. Brent Ellis, 56th Training Squadron air-to-air subject matter expert, teaches B-Course students air-to-air threat responses May 27 at the 56th TRS building. The course teaches pilots how to maneuver to prevent enemy radar from locking onto aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr.)

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SERE Training

Airmen from the 56th Operations Support Squadron train Capt. Brent Ellis, 309th FS instructor pilot, and Maj. Brendan Shannon, 309th FS director of operations, on the proper use of smoke flares, which are one of the options available to signal for rescue at sea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcy Copeland)

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SERE Training

Capt. Brent Ellis, 309th FS instructor pilot, and Maj. Brendan Shannon, 309th FS director of operations, simulate a rescue. A rescue sling is donned under the arms with the arms folded in front. A thumbs-up indicates a go ahead with the lift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcy Copeland)

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SERE Training

Maj. Brendan Shannon, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, climbs into a one-man raft. When a pilot ejects, survival equipment, including a life raft, is ejected with the seat and is inflated by the time the pilot lands in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcy Copeland)

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SERE Training

Capt. Jason Oates, 309th Fighter Squadron B flight commander, lands in the Silver Wings Pool during annual Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training May 28 on Luke Air Force Base. A simulated ejection into water teaches pilots how to release their parachute before it drags them underwater or entangles them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcy Copeland)

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SERE Training

Maj. Brendan Shannon, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, follows a parachute seam May 28 at Luke Air Force Base during annual Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training. If a parachute lands on top of the pilot during a water landing, following the parachute seam will guide the pilot from beneath the chute to safety and could save his or her life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcy Copeland)

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SERE Training

Capt. Brent Ellis, 309th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, secures his helmet prior to training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcy Copeland)

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Police Week honors defenders, recalls past

Capt. Andrew Stolten, 56th Security Forces Squadron security operations officer, renders a salute May 15 during the lowering of the flag at the S.S. Mayaguez retreat ceremony at Luke Air Force Base. The retreat was part of National Police Week May 11 through 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Colbert

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Allergy clinic is shot in arm for allergies, more

Airman 1st Class Cassandra Saunders, 56th Medical Operations Squadron allergy immunization technician, gives an allergy test to Katina Fritsch, 56th MDOS advance office clerk, May 12 at Luke Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cory Gossett)

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Airman serves God, country through music

Airman 1st Class Austin Shrewsbury, 56th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory apprentice, examines blood samples at the 56th Medical Group May 1. Shrewsbury plays bass guitar, guitar and piano at the Sunday contemporary gospel service at the Luke Air Force Base chapel and leads worship services in his off time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr.)

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607th Air Control Squadron trains eyes in sky

Airmen 1st Class Alyssa Boone and Staff Sgt. Troy Wagner, 607th Air Control Squadron cyber transport system technicians, reconfigure a tactical air operations module on the equipment pad on Luke Air Force Base. Tactical air operations modules provide command and control battle management specialist the equipment to plan, direct, and control air operations and perform specific airspace management tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr.)

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WWII veteran shares story

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bergbower, 26th Cavalry Regiment air mechanic, is assisted by Debra Bergbower, his daughter, during a visit to Focus 56 as guest speaker May 15 at Luke Air Force Base. Bergbower spoke about his time in the Army Air Corps and Air Force, and his experience during World War II as a prisoner of war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Devante Williams)

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310th AMU: Keeping the Tophats ‘Bad to the Bone’

Long, 310th AMU, checks connections on a converter regulator. E&E Airmen are responsible for the electrical systems on an F-16, ensuring they are operational for launch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Colbert)

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310th AMU: Keeping the Tophats ‘Bad to the Bone’

Senior Master Sgt. Todd Langford, 310th AMU assistant superintendent, performs a spot check on an F-16. Langford’s daily duties include being on the flightline to check aircraft and speak to Airmen performing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Colbert)

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310th AMU: Keeping the Tophats ‘Bad to the Bone’

Senior Airman Charles Gros, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems technician, hooks up the umbilical cable from a missile to an F-16 Fighting Falcon April 15 at Luke Air Force Base. The umbilical cable transfers commands to arm and release the missile. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Colbert)

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310th AMU: Keeping the Tophats ‘Bad to the Bone’

Airman 1st Class Anthony Masic, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, seals areas April 15 where water can seep into the vital systems of an F-16 Fighting Falcon while it is in the wash rack. The 310th AMU washes two of their jets every week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Colbert)

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310th AMU: Keeping the Tophats ‘Bad to the Bone’

Senior Airman Trevaris Long, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft environmental and electrical systems specialist, reviews electrical schematics before checking the connections on a converter regulator on an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Colbert)

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Police Week honors defenders, recalls past

Senior Airman Michael Green, 56th Security Forces Squadron security patrolman, fires a M-9 Beretta May 14 during the shooting contest at Luke Air Force Base. Airmen, along with local members of law enforcement, participated in week-long events recognizing National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jason Colbert)

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Luke opens courts to AF women’s volleyball team

Amber Coley, 4th Medical Group and member of the Air Force Women’s Volleyball Team, practices in the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center May 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcy Copeland)

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