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Fight for a better life

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ahmed Alghadhban, 56th Operational Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, was born in Karbala, Iraq. He was 16 when the U.S. and coalition forces invaded at the beginning of the Iraq war. He was later brought to America after being selected by the Fulbright Program and now serves as a bioenvironmental engineer for the 56th Fighter Wing.

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Luke Airmen exercise ACE during Wild Coyote

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing enter the cargo hold of a C-130J Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, during exercise Wild Coyote, April 13, 2023, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Wild Coyote allowed Airmen to experience agile combat employment operations in a simulated environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke Airmen exercise ACE during Wild Coyote

A U.S. Air Force R-11 refueler truck enters the cargo hold of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, during exercise Wild Coyote, April 13, 2023, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing used two C-130J’s from the 317th AW in a wet wing defuel, transferring the fuel to F-35A Lightning II aircraft during hot pit refuels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke Airmen exercise ACE during Wild Coyote

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing prepare to launch two F-35A Lightning II aircraft during exercise Wild Coyote, April 13, 2023, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Wild Coyote allowed Airmen to experience agile combat employment operations in a simulated environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke Airmen exercise ACE during Wild Coyote

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off during exercise Wild Coyote, April 12, 2023, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing used two C-130J’s from the 317th AW in a wet wing defuel, transferring the fuel to F-35A Lightning II aircraft during hot pit refuels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke CDC hosts Purple Up parade

Children from the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center participate in a parade, April 21, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The parade provided Luke families an opportunity to celebrate military children and recognize challenges they face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Airmen exercise ACE during Wild Coyote

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing unload cargo during exercise Wild Coyote, April 12, 2023 at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Wild Coyote allowed Airmen to experience agile combat employment operations in a simulated environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright)

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Luke CDC hosts Purple Up parade

Children from the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center participate in a parade, April 21, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. April is the Month of the Military Child, which recognizes and celebrates service members’ children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke CDC hosts Purple Up parade

Children and caretakers from the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center participate in a parade, April 21, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Luke’s CDC hosted the Purple Up parade, an event celebrating military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke CDC hosts Purple Up parade

Children and caretakers from the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center participate in a parade, April 21, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. April is the month of the military child and is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of service members’ children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke CDC hosts Purple Up parade

Children from the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center ride in wagons during a Purple Up parade, April 21, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Luke’s CDC hosted a Purple Up parade, an event celebrating military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke CDC hosts Purple Up parade

Children and caretakers from the Luke Air Force Base Child Development Center participate in a Purple Up parade, April 21, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. April is the month of the military child and is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of service members’ children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke CDC hosts Purple Up parade

Students in the Shadow Ridge High School marching band perform, April 21, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Shadow Ridge’s performance was part of the Child Development Center’s Purple Up parade, an event celebrating military children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Recognizes Volunteer Victim Advocates

U.S. Air Force Col. Keegan McLeese, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, addresses a group of volunteer victim advocates from the 56th Fighter Wing, April 21, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Volunteer victim advocates are a crucial part of the Luke AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team and provide critical support to airmen impacted by sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Recognizes Volunteer Victim Advocates

Jennifer Schoen (left), 56th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, and U.S. Air Force Col. Keegan McLeese, (right) 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, poses for a group photo with volunteer victim advocates from the Luke Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office, April 21, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Volunteer victim advocates are a crucial part of the Luke AFB SAPR team and provide critical support to Airmen impacted by sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Recognizes Volunteer Victim Advocates

U.S. Air Force Col. Keegan McLeese, (right) 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, presents an award to Tech. Sgt. Kyle Johnson (left), 56th Fighter Wing volunteer victim advocate, April 21, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Johnson was presented an award for his time spent volunteering with the Luke AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke Recognizes Volunteer Victim Advocates

U.S. Air Force Col. Keegan McLeese, (right) 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, presents an award to Staff Sgt. Bridgette Babers (left), 56th Fighter Wing volunteer victim advocate, April 21, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Babers was presented an award for her extensive volunteer hours with the Luke AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Luke EOD trains at Camp Navajo: Furious Alpaca

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire M4 carbine assault rifles on a firing range at Camp Navajo, Arizona, April 10, 2023. EOD Airmen took part in a three-day exercise known as Furious Alpaca. The exercise aimed at conducting operations in degraded environments and simulated working alongside foreign forces against a near peer threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Luke EOD trains at Camp Navajo: Furious Alpaca

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron fire M4 carbine assault rifles on a firing range at Camp Navajo, Arizona, April 10, 2023. The Airmen engaged in exercise Furious Alpaca, which simulated working closely with foreign forces to counter a near peer adversary. As part of the training, the EOD flight honed their proficiency in small combat arms, practicing tactics to operate as a cohesive unit against enemy forces in degraded environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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2,000th U.S. F-35 pilot graduates from Luke AFB

An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, piloted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Jeffers, 62nd Fighter Squadron student pilot, prepares for takeoff, April 17, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Jeffers was preparing for takeoff on his final training sortie needed to graduate as the 2,000th F-35 pilot in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Katelynn Jackson)

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