July 26, 2017 Luke throws Back-to-School Bash As another school year passes the Luke Chapel teamed up with Fighter Country Partnership and the USO to prepare for the next Back-to-School Bash for upcoming students.
July 26, 2017 Kingsley’s active duty detachment activated as 550th Fighter Squadron The active duty Air Force detachment based at Kingsley Field is now officially designated as the 550th Fighter Squadron following an activation ceremony at Kingsley Field, July 21, 2017.
July 26, 2017 Air Traffic Control Tower The Airmen in the air traffic control tower work every day to ensure pilot safety and making sure all air and ground operations run smoothly as we build the future of air power.
July 24, 2017 Recharge for Resiliency Program Arriving at a new base means having to adjust to being away from friends and family. The 56th Force Support Squadron offers a program through Outdoor Recreation designed to ease transition for single service members arriving at Luke.
July 21, 2017 Metals Technology Airmen maintain the future of Airpower Keeping aircraft mission capable requires a multitude of skills, equipment and Airmen able to perform proper maintenance at a moment’s notice.
July 20, 2017 1st. Lt. Brett Burnside We have been following the F-35 Basic Course student pilots as they get ready to graduate. Learn from 1st. Lt. Brett Burnside why he wanted to become an F-35 pilot and the path it took to get here.
July 19, 2017 56th Force Support Squadron renovates Club Five-Six Ongoing renovations have temporarily closed down Luke’s Club Five-Six, but is scheduled to reopen to the Thunderbolt community in August.
July 19, 2017 Fighter Jet Memory Everyone has a favorite flightline memory. It may be your first time sending off a jet as a crew chief, stepping for flight for the first time, or bringing your friends or family to watch a landing from the EOR. Here's some of ours!
July 17, 2017 F-35 B-Course Capstone Flights A 56th Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II pilot takes off from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., July 17, 2017. F-35 pilots faced off against F-16 Fighting Falcons during a capstone flight exercise as part of the first F-35 basic course at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel)
July 14, 2017 Airman finds recipe for Improvement To further hone their culinary skills and inspire food service Airmen to think outside the box when it comes to cooking, Thunderbolts at the Ray V. Hensman and Falcon Inn Dining Facilities created the Chef Mentoring Program.