Luke Air Force Base News

The 607th ACS hosts Exercise Desert Vulture

Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:16:00 GMT

Desert Vulture serves as a bilateral military exercise for the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force focused on improving operational readiness and defense capabilities. The RNAF controlled 15 sorties over six fighter squadrons, while effectively integrating with Luke AFB F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon squadrons.

From the classrooms to the skies: Detachment 9 innovates pilot training

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Detachment 9, Air Combat Command Training Support Squadron, has supported the 607th Air Control Squadron at Luke Air Force Base for over a decade. The mission of the 607th ACS is to conduct formal initial qualification training for ACS operation personnel in command and control (C2) tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Luke RAPCON: Eyes of the Fighters

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:26:00 GMT

From a dark windowless room beneath the air control tower, the 56th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control team vigilantly monitors Luke’s airspace.

Ammo Troops fire-up Saint Barbara’s Day Cactus Bash

Senior Airman Dominic Tyler — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:41:00 GMT

This year, the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions flight commemorated Saint Barbara’s Day during their second annual Cactus Bash at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 4, 2022.

372nd TRS creates wellness, lactation room for Luke Airmen

Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:43:18 GMT

The smell of freshly brewed coffee paired with the playing of classical music makes this dimly lit room feel like a safe space anyone could benefit from after a long day. The numerous paintings, books and seating options throughout, adds to making the space feel serene, peaceful and calm.

F-35 maintainer is on his way to becoming an F-35 pilot

Staff Sgt. Lausanne Kinder — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Andrew Martin, a Reserve Citizen Airman crew chief assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing’s Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, knew at the age of 5 he wanted to be a pilot. After his 22-year dream, he will attend Officer Training School to become an F-35 pilot.

Emerald Knight’s Shine Restored

Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:49:23 GMT

After closing its doors more than three years ago, the 308th Fighter Squadron, also known as at the Emerald Knights, was reactivated at Luke Air Force Base in November 2018.

US, Aussie partnership thriving at Luke

Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:24:19 GMT

Since the arrival of Australia’s first F-35A at Luke Air Force Base in December 2014, Australian pilots and maintainers have trained side by side with members from the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin in preparation for the day when Australian F-35s would travel home to Australia.

Spikes lead the way for international training

Senior Airman Ridge Shan — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:29:34 GMT

Spikes lead the way for international training

310th FS Maximizes Ops to Combat Pilot Shortage

Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:02:00 GMT

The 310th FS flies 26 sorties a day, allowing them to train more fighter pilots more efficiently. The current pilot training rate is a part of the 56th Fighter Wing’s efforts to combat the Air Force’s shortage of fighter pilots.

CATM instructors ensure Luke Airmen’s combat readiness

Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:07:08 GMT

Empty brass casings ejected from an M4 Carbine cover the firing range floor as Thunderbolts send round after round into cardboard silhouettes.

MXG streamlines initial weapons load process

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:35:00 GMT

Members from the 56th Maintenance Group recently implemented changes to speed up initial weapons load training on aircraft.

EOD Airmen provide combat support anytime, anywhere

Tech Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:57:00 GMT

Disarming and disposing of explosives is a dangerous task requiring a skilled technician. Here at

Handle with care

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 13:55:12 GMT