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  • F-35: Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course 2017

    The heritage flight program has flown aircraft during open houses and airshows across the country. This year is the second in which the F-35 Lightning II has participated in the heritage program. From Feb. 9 to Feb. 12 the F-35 flew in formations with several aircraft including the F-22 Raptor, A-10

  • EOD Airmen maintain readiness

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal Airmen participated in the fifth annual exercise called Operation Enduring Training Feb. 6 to Feb. 10 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range located southwest of Luke Air Force Base in Gila Bend, Ariz.

  • F-35’s first B-course takes flight

    The Air Force’s first F-35 Lightning II basic flight course class took to the skies for the first time as they entered the live flying portion of their training Feb. 8, 2017.

  • New construction of fourth F-35 squadron

    With the F-35 Lightning II training moving ahead, new construction has begun to house more F-35s. Construction for the fourth F-35 fighter squadron broke ground in December of 2016 near the 62nd Fighter Squadron and Nondestructive Inspection Building. “The construction near the Non-destructive

  • Luke Chaplains welcome Airmen anytime to give support, guidance

    Every job in the Air Force plays a vital role to ensure mission success. One job has a behind-the-scenes role which is crucial for the guidance and support into the daily lives of Airmen—both in and out of uniform.   The 56th Fighter Wing Chapel is comprised of four chaplains and three chaplain

  • F-35B marks aviation first at JBER

    On any giving day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, you can hear sound of freedom as the F-22 Raptors circle the mountains and come in for a landing. There was a different tone to that sound Jan. 9, 2017 as the Marine F-35B Lightening II fighter jets joined the orchestration.“There aren’t a lot of

  • LRS receives Supply Chain Excellence Award

    Due to their outstanding work, the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron was nominated for the Air Education Training Command Department of Defense Award for Supply Chain Excellence.

  • Annual Load Crew Competition

    Airman 1st Class Kathryn Decker 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, prepares a GBU-12 bomb during the Annual Load Crew Competition Jan. 27, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Teams consisted of three Airmen each from various AMUs working together to successfully load weapons

  • PMEL Calibrates on a Standard Level

    When performing maintenance on essential military equipment, the precision and accuracy of the testing tool is crucial. The Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory examines these testing tools regularly to ensure a set standard. “PMEL is responsible for the accuracy of approximately 6,300 pieces

  • Education, direction: What is available to Airmen?

    When it comes to education, there are many unknown variables and various directions Airmen can take to further themselves in their career or future. There are resources available at the education office located on the third floor of building 1150 whose goal is to help alleviate some of the concerns