Luke Air Force Base

Mission Highlight: 309th Fighter Squadron

310th FS Maximizes Ops to Combat Pilot Shortage

Airman 1st Class Damian Proano, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, tests equipment on a fire engine Aug. 6, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

56th CE Firefighters Lead Training Advancements

Tech Sgt. Michael Cleary, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, aircraft structural maintainer poses for a portrait Aug. 6, 2018 in Glendale, Ariz. On July 14, 2018, Cleary aided in saving the lives of three families from a fire while on leave in his hometown of Manteca, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Cook)

Airman takes action, saves three families

CATM instructors ensure Luke Airmen’s combat readiness

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U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-17 Jul

We’ve showed you tips for beating the heat, but make sure you look out for your furry friends, too! 🐶☀️ #summersafety #petsafety

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-16 Jul

Thunderbolts - have you heard there were updates to AFI 36-2903? Check out some of the major changes in this short video and then get smart on all of them by reviewing the full list here: https://go.usa.gov/xU9kX

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-16 Jul

Krav Maga instructors visited Luke Air Force Base last week to teach our Security Forces #defenders combative techniques that they can use in their daily operations to ensure the safety of themselves and our personnel. Upon completion of the seven-day Krav Maga training, the members became instructor certified to teach military and government employees.

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-15 Jul

Did you know the AFMS - Luke - 56th Medical Group operates a pharmacy in Scottsdale 2 days a week to better serve the beneficiaries in the east valley? Here’s what you need to know: 1️⃣ open Mon & Thur 0900-1500 2️⃣ located at 7301 E 4th St, Suite 7 Scottsdale AZ 3️⃣ call 623-856-3450 for assistance 4️⃣ to refill a prescription call 623-856-3969

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-13 Jul

Each week an Airman is recognized from the 56th Fighter Wing as the Thunderbolt of the Week for their outstanding performance and dedication to duty. Join us in congratulating the amazing Airmen of Thunderbolt nation!

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-12 Jul

Have you seen those scenes in movies where the computer geniuses track the bad guys trying to break into a network and stop them?! Well we just got our own version...kind of. 💻⛔️🔍 Luke's network security was recently upgraded with the Mission Defense Team reaching initial operating capability. The MDT monitors base network traffic and communicates any threats, anomalies, or suspicious activity. Learn more about how the Air Force is transforming Communication Squadrons to optimize #cyber security for weapons systems and networks.

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-11 Jul

“What this program is going to do is provide the stability for the AMU to produce a consistent turn-pattern of aircraft..to produce more pilots, more efficiently, with a higher quality of training.” As part of an effort to increase #F35 maintenance effectiveness and efficiency the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit created a team of unified maintenance Air Force specialties called Lightning Integrated Technicians. Learn how these #Airmen have exceeded Air Education and Training Command mission capable rates with fewer technicians than traditional manpower constructs. https://go.usa.gov/xUBHb

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-10 Jul

The U.S. Air Force F-35 Heritage Flight Team is heading to the UK to take part in the #RAF100 festivities this weekend!

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-10 Jul

Thunderbolts - don't make dinner plans for Thursday night...come out to Club Five Six and take part in the PF Chang's food truck!

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-09 Jul

We recently had the honor of hosting Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan. During his visit he gained insight into #F35 training operations and served as the guest speaker for the 61st Fighter Squadron F-35A basic course graduation. ⭐️ Fun Fact! Under Secretary Donovan graduated from the 426th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at Luke in 1983 as an F-15 Eagle pilot and his initial instructor pilot was an exchange officer from the Royal Australian Air Force. The #61FS continues the legacy of #Mateship and strengthening alliances today. 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 Read more here: https://go.usa.gov/xUWUC

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-07 Jul

“As you progress in your career and you advance in rank, you find that your responsibilities change and your role in the organization changes. You take what you get and you learn from it. Every experience you have, you take something away.” For DeLand, Fla. native Capt Kristi Machado her journey from college graduate to Enlisted Airman to Force Support Officer is one of optimism and pragmatism that led her to becoming the leader she is today. Read more here: https://go.usa.gov/xUjtp #KnowYourMil

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-05 Jul

Chief Wright just announced an update to the Enlisted Force Structure. Take a few min to review and if you have any questions let us know and we’ll do our best to get them answered.

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-04 Jul

Hope everyone is celebrating big (and safe!) today! 🎇🇺🇸

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-03 Jul

We had a blast at LukeEvents Freedom Fest Friday night! If you couldn't make it or need more fireworks in your life here are a few place around the West Valley you can find them tomorrow night! 🎇Westgate Firework Fest | 5-9pm 🎇⚾️Surprise Fourth of July baseball game and fireworks | game starts at 5:30pm, fireworks 8:30pm 🎇Goodyear's Star-Spangled 4th | 6-10pm 🎇Buckeye's Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration | 7-9pm 🎇Red, White and Boom! at The Wigwam | 6-8:30pm 🎇Tolleson 4th of July Celebration | starts at 4pm 🎇Peoria's All-American Festival | fireworks at 9:15pm *some events are free and some require tickets so give them a quick google search to get all the details!* 📸: A1C Alex Cook

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-02 Jul

#DYK that servicemembers can register to vote by absentee ballot in whatever state they are a resident of? Watch this video from the Federal Voting Assistance Program - FVAP to learn more! You can also call the Luke A&FRC for help getting registered and requesting your ballot at 623-856-6550.

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-01 Jul

Every day we build fighter pilots. Airman Magazine recently spent time with the 54th Fighter Group to learn more about how we are helping the United States Air Force get after the complex issue of the pilot shortage.

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-29 Jun

Today we marked the end of our summer change of command season (13 this year!). Thanks again to all the outstanding leaders who departed for your contributions building the future of #airpower and welcome to all new commanders! Pics from all the ceremonies here at Luke (as well as many other events from around TBolt Nation) can be found on our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/56fwpa/albums

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-28 Jun

Thunderbolts time for some #SummerSafety reminders! Even though we only hit 110 degrees 5 times so far in June (compared to 11 times from 2015-2017) it’s still hot enough to need to hydrate and wear your SPF every day. 🔥🔥🔥 What else do you do to stay cool?

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-27 Jun

Today Luke Air Force Base completed our 20,000th #F35 sortie! We continue to build the future of airpower with an amazing total force, partner nation and industry team! Congrats to all who played a part! 🇺🇸🇦🇺🇮🇹🇳🇴🇯🇵 944th Fighter Wing Air Force Reserve Luke AFB F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office F-35 Lightning II

U.S. Air Force
Luke56thFW-27 Jun

Last week Thunderbolts climbed dirt hills and dove into muddy waters as they took on the Jump in the Mud 5k. Learn how one Thunderbolt got out of her comfort zone and got more than a good workout from it. #mudrun #5K #thunderbolts LukeEvents

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-15 Aug

Awesome! #DYK Norwegian #F35 pilots train at Luke with the 62d Fighter Squadron! #SPIKE https://t.co/6iRyzIW8ZG

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-15 Aug

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: The @usairforce is more ready today thanks to increased funding provided by #Congress & the signing of the #FY19NDAA i…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-15 Aug

RT @HQUSAFEPA: Happy Anniversary Poland! USAF F-22s celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Polish Independence and Armed Forces Day by partici…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-14 Aug

RT @afhflight: Good things happen when two generations of Lightning team up with the Raptor. #p38lightning #f35lightningII #f22raptor (Ph…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-13 Aug

RT @CityofPhoenixAZ: Happy Palindrome Week! A Palindrome Day happens when the day's date can be read the same way backwards and forwards.…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-13 Aug

RT @AETCommand: The 56th CES firefighters at @LukeAFB, Arizona spend a lot of time within @AZSurprise, @GlendaleAZ, @PeoriaAZ, @GoodyearAZG…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-13 Aug

RT @Offutt_AFB: One hundred years ago today, Lt. Jarvis Offutt perished while flying in WWI. He became Omaha's first WWI casualty and later…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-12 Aug

RT @SeanCrespo: Ok if it’s gonna be Space Force then we gotta rename the other branches so it all matches up. The Navy is Water Force. The…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-12 Aug

RT @apsFYI: More monsoon activity tonight throughout the valley. If you experience an outage, check for updates at https://t.co/5krJSvqD1F…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-11 Aug

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: We're making progress toward revitalizing squadrons, but we'll keep swinging away at this together -- by focusing on t…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-11 Aug

RT @Offutt_AFB: Heritage flight! #OffuttAirShow https://t.co/XOR3PEv6ip

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-11 Aug

@rcsmall9 Yes!

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-10 Aug

If you call #Nebraska home make sure you head to the #OffuttAirShow this weekend to the #F35 Heritage Flight Team! https://t.co/hZImlsrt9f

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-10 Aug

The #310FS is currently conducting 3 classes of B-Courses, the most student pilots of the 11 flying sq in the 56th… https://t.co/K1EahMnA0B

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-09 Aug

RT @DeptofDefense: Building 🏠 🏠 for veterans! @USAirForce civil engineers from the @MNNationalGuard applied their skills to build homes fo…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-09 Aug

#DYK there are #Thunderbolts in Oregon partnered with #Oregon #ANG to train 💯 of #F15C pilots? #TFI4thewin https://t.co/sudefBEFKG

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-09 Aug

RT @AETCommand: The @usairforce symbol honors the heritage of our past & represents the promise of our future, retaining the core elements…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-09 Aug

RT @NWSPhoenix: With the chance for storms again tonight, keep safety in the forefront. Don't drive thru dust storms or flooded roads. Go i…

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-09 Aug

As an aircraft maintenance professional in the @usairforce Tech Sgt. Michael Cleary receives routine fire safety tr… https://t.co/jrp7nOn92e

U.S. Air Force
@lukeafb-09 Aug

Start preparing now #Thunderbolts, for more storms this afternoon! https://t.co/zVfUAEsnRQ

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LUKE AFB PREFIX – 623-856-XXXX

AFOSI - 623-856-6821

Airfield Operations – 623-856-7131

Airman's Attic/ Thrift Shop – 623-856-6415

Airman Family Readiness Ctr - 623-856-6550

Anthony’s Pizza (Food Court) - 623-935-4029

Armed Forces Bank - 623-535-9766

BARBER SHOPS

--Base Exchange - 623-535-7430

--Community Center - 623-935-5742

Base Exchange Main Store - 623-935-2671

Base Photo Services - 623-856-6168

Base Taxi - 623-856-6866

Beauty Shop - 623-536-1897

Balfour (Family Housing) - 623-388-3515

Black Feather Gift Shop - 623-536-5485

Chaplain - 623-856-6211

Community Chapel - 623-856-6211

Chapel (After Duty Hours) - 623-856-5600

Charley’s (Food Court) - 623-935-4029

Child Development Center - 623-856-6338

Civilian Pay - 623-856-6034

Civilian Personnel - 623-856-2120

56TH MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC SERVICES--

--Central Appointments - 623-856-2273

--Active Duty & Prime Appts - 623-856-2273

--Dental Clinic - 623-856-2273

--Dermatology - 623-856-2273

--Flight Surgeon - 623-856-7527

--Information Desk - 623-856-9100

--Immunization Clinic - 623-856-7420

--Laboratory - 623-856-4238

--OB/GYN Clinic - 623-856-2273

--Optometrist - 623-856-2273

--Orthopedic Clinic - 623-856-2273

--Pediatric Clinic - 623-856-2273

--Pharmacy - 623-856-7958

--Pharmacy Annex (Sat.) - 623-856-4289

--Pharmacy Refill Call-in - 623-856-3969

--Family Health Clinic - 623-856-2273

--Records – 623-856-7510

--Sick Call - 623-856-2273

Clothing Sales Store - 623-856-6310

Club 56 - 623-856-6446

Comm Focal Point - 623-856-4400

Command Post - 623-856-5600

Commissary Store - 623-935-3821

Community Center - 623-856-7152

Corps of Engineers - 623-536-2225

Credit Union West - 602-631-3200

Crime Stop - 623-856-6666

Customer Service, FSS - 623-856-7875

Dining Facility - 623-856-6396

Dorm Management - 623-856-7841

Education Center - 623-856-7722

Equal Opportunity - 623-856-7711

Family Readiness - 623-856-6550

Finger Prints – 623-856-5981

Fire Chief - 623-856-6511

Fire Station - 623-856-6641

Firestone Car Care Ctr - 623-271-8104

Fitness Center - 623-856-6241

Focus Work - 623-535-8003

Fort Tuthill - 623-856-3401

GNC - 623-535-3661

Golf Course - 623-535-9334

HOBBY SHOPS--

--Auto - 623-856-6107

--Frames - 623-856-6722

--Skills Development - 623-856-6502

--Manager - 623-856-6722

--Wood - 623-856-6566

Honor Guard - 623-856-7240

Housing Assistance Sec - 623-856-7643

Housing Facilities Sec - 623-856-3007

Housing Maintenance - 623-935-2676

ID Cards - 623-856-7875

Legal Assistance - 623-856-6901

Library - 623-856-7191

Lodging Office/Switchboard - 623-856-3941

Maintenance Control Center - 623-856-5469

Marketing – 623-856-3245

Marine Corps - 623-856-2417

Marine Corps 24-hr Duty Desk - 602-421-5806

Military Pay - 623-856-7028

Navy Op Support Ctr - 602-353-3008

Outdoor Recreation - 623-856-6267

Popeye’s (BX Food Court) - 623-935-4029

Post Office - 623-935-1343

Public Affairs Office - 623-856-6011

Recycling Info - 623-856-4749

Rodgers Travel - 623-856-6894

Safety - 623-856-6941

SARC - 623-856-4878

Security Forces (EOC) - 623-856-5970

--EMERGENCY ONLY - 911

--CRIME STOP (Report a Crime) - 623-856-6666

Security Incidents - 623-856-7777

Service Calls - CE Maint. - 623-856-7232

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator - 623-856-4878

Shoppette - 623-266-0040

Starbucks (BX Food Court) - 623-935-2671, ext 1081

Thrift Store - 623-935-5782

Ticket/Tour Office - 623-856-6000

(TMO) Household Goods - 623-856-6425

(TMO) Passenger Travel - 623-856-7035

Transient Alert - 623-856-6204

Travel Pay - 623-856-7028

Veterinary Clinic - 623-856-6354

Visitor Reception Ctr, South Gate - 623-856-4768

Weather - 623-856-6805

Youth Center - 623-856-7470
Base Information
- Retiree Activities Office
  
  LOCATION:
  
  Building 1150, Room 1181
  
  Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
  
  Telephone: (623) 856-3923/6827
  
  Fax: (623) 856-4559
  
  Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  
  MAILING ADDRESS:
  
  56 FW/CVR
  
  Retiree Activities Office
  
  7383 N. Litchfield Rd
  
  Luke AFB, AZ 85309
  
  EMAIL:
  
  RAO@us.af.mil
  
  Social Security Administration
  
  http://www.ssa.gov/
  
  Veterans Administration
  
  http://www.va.gov/
  
  Medicaid-Medicare
  
  http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
  
  Delta Dental Care
  
  http://www.ddpdelta.org/
  
  TRICARE Healthcare
  
  http://www.tricare.osd.mil/
  
  Long Term Care Info
  
  http://www.ltcfeds.com/
  
  Defense Finance & Accounting Service
  
  http://www.dod.mil/dfas/
  
  Air Force Personnel Center
  
  http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/
- Base Guide
  Luke AFB Base Guide
- FOIA Request
  
  Send requests for 56th Fighter Wing records to:
  
  56 CS/SCOKR (FOIA)
  13960 W. Eagle St
  Luke AFB, AZ 85309
  
  Please ensure you mention "FOIA" and indicate a willingness to pay fees associated with the processing of your request or, in the alternative, why a waiver of fees may be appropriate.
  
  Written requests may be received by postal service or electronically at 56CS.FOIA@us.af.mil. E-mailed requests must have a mailing address included since it may not be practical to provide a substantive response electronically.
  
  Click Here for a sample FOIA request letter.
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  Flight Path Lines
  
  Noise Fact Sheet
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  Water Information
  
  Luke Fluoride FAQ's Fact Sheet
  
  Important information about your drinking water
  
  Consumer Confidence Report 2016
  
  EMS Scope and Vision
  
  SECAF Reducing Additional Duties Memo
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- Installation Access Procedures
- Luke AFB Gate Hours
  
  - North Gate: Monday - Friday from 0630L - 0830L (Entry & Exit) and 1530L - 1730L (Exit only).
  The North Gate remains closed on Saturday and Sunday.
  
  - Lightning Gate: Monday - Sunday from 0500L-2200L (NOTE 1)
  
  - Kachina Gate: Monday - Sunday from 0600L - 2200L
  
  - South Gate: 24/7
  
  - South Gate Visitors Center: Monday - Friday from 0730L - 1630L (NOTE 2) and Saturday and Sunday from 0730L - 1630L (NOTE 3). South Gate VRC hours are 0730-1630 Mon-Thurs, 0730-1400 Fri. They can also be reached at 623-856-8090.
  
  Visitor Passes may be obtained outside of the operating hours of the Visitor's Center. The passes will be processed by the on-duty Airmen and may be delayed depending upon the circumstances. We occasionally experience outages with our systems resulting in longer wait times.
- Airmen & Family Readiness
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Chapel
- Equal Opportunity
- Luke Events
- SACR/SAPR
- Workshops for Commanders
- Voting Assistance
  
  LUKE AFB VOTING ASSISTANCE OFFICE
  
  Airman & Family Readiness Center
  
  7282 N. 137^th Ave, Bldg 1113
  
  Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309
  
  Telephone:
  
  DSN: 896-6550
  
  Comm: 623-856-6550
  
  E-mail:
  
  56FW.Voting.Assistance@us.af.mil
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (excluding federal holidays)
  
  The Luke AFB Voting Office is here to assist you with your voting needs.
  
  Contact your Voting Assistance representatives at 623-856-6550
  
  Federal Voting Assistance website:
  
  www.FVAP.gov
  
  Air Force Voting Assistance website:
  
  http://www.afpc.af.mil/Benefits-and-Entitlements/Voting/
  
  2018 Primary Elections Calendar:
  
  https://www.fvap.gov/vao/vag/appendix/state-elections
  
  Voting Assistance Guide:
  
  https://www.fvap.gov/vao/vag
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History
- Lineage
  
  8th Fighter Squadron
  
  21st Fighter Squadron
  
  54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
  
  54th Fighter Group
  
  54th Maintenance Squadron
  
  54th Operations Support Squadron
  
  56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
  
  56th Civil Engineer Squadron
  
  56th Communications Squadron
  
  56th Component Maintenance Squadron
  
  56th Comptroller Squadron
  
  56th Contracting Squadron
  
  56th Dental Squadron
  
  56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
  
  56th Force Support Squadron
  
  56th Logistics Readiness Squadron
  
  56th Maintenance Group
  
  56th Medical Group
  
  56th Medical Operations Squadron
  
  56th Mission Support Group
  
  56th Operations Group
  
  56th Operations Support Squadron
  
  56th Security Forces Squadron
  
  56th Training Squadron
  
  61 Fighter Squadron
  
  62d Fighter Squadron
  
  63 Fighter Squadron
  
  308th Fighter Squadron
  
  309th Fighter Squadron
  
  310th Fighter Squadron
  
  311th Fighter Squadron
  
  314th Fighter Squadron
  
  425th Fighter Squadron
  
  550th Fighter Squadron
  
  607th Air Control Squadron
  
  756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
- Luke Heritage Pamphlet
  Luke Heritage Pamphlet 1941-2015 Expanded.pdf

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