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  • Air Force activates first of its kind 13th CABS at Luke AFB

    As part of the Air Force’s major moves to reoptimize the service for Great Power Competition, the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron was activated during an assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Luke AFB welcomes ACC Command Chief

    U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, Air Combat Command, visited the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, July 25-26, 2024.

  • Col. Berkland holds first All Call at 56FW

    U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during the 56th FW All Call, July 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland recently took command of the 56th FW and hosted his first All Call, where he formally introduced himself to Airmen and spoke about his

  • Luke AFB Unveils Remodeled Library

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Maria Berardo, 56th Force Support Squadron commander, and Luke Air Force Base library personnel cut the ribbon at the library re-opening, July 24, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The remodeled library features new books, shelving, carpet, and paint. This initiative falls in line with

  • 2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Rosado, 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, unstraps an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile during the 56th Maintenance Group 2nd quarter weapons load competition, July 12, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Load competitions are used in place of written evaluations

  • Luke celebrates Freedom Fest 2024

    Luke Air Force Base community members watch a fireworks show during the 2024 Freedom Fest, July 3, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Freedom Fest allowed Luke AFB community members to come together and celebrate the upcoming fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)

  • 56th FW welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, relinquished command to Col. David Berkland, during a Change of Command ceremony, July 1, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.Berkland is a command pilot with more than 3,800 flying hours, including over 900 combat hours. He

  • Luke AFB breaks ground on new Honor Guard facility

    Luke Air Force Base leadership, Fighter Country Foundation members, and honorary commanders, break ground on the new Honor Guard facility, June 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The facility will scale to almost 7,000 square feet, allowing guardsman to advance their training to meet the high standards

  • Decree of honor signed between GAF 2nd FS and USAF 310th FS

    German Air Forces Maj. Gen. Peter Klement (left), GAF’s Flying Unit commander, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander sign a decree of honor between the Airmen of the 310th Fighter Squadron and the 2nd Flying Squadron of the Tactical Air Wing 33, June 25,