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  • New command chief takes reins

    Charged with leading professional development for the enlisted at Luke Air Force Base, Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski has taken the reins as the 56th Fighter Wing’s newest command chief, replacing Chief John Mazza last month.

  • Team Luke welcomes new commander

    Luke Air Force Base Airmen welcomed their new wing commander July 13, as Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard took command of the 56th Fighter Wing from outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus.

  • 2016 Second Quarter Load Crew Comp takes place

    The annual Second Quarter Weapons Load Crew Competition took place on the flightline July 1, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base.Teams composed of Airmen from various Aircraft Maintenance Units of the 56th Maintenance Group competed to be the first to complete the loading of weapons onto an F-16 or an

  • 56th Ops Group commander completes fini-flight

    Col. Chris Bailey, 56th Operations Group commander, receives a hug from his daughter after his final flight in an F-35 Lightning II June 27, 2016. His two-year tenure as commander was filled with change as the wing shifted its mission to include the F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Luke begins F-35 MRA course

    Five Airmen are a little closer to becoming F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs as Luke began its first F-35 Lightning II Mission-Ready Airmen training class June 30.“It’s exciting to be the first F-35 MRA class at Luke,” said Airman Kyle George, Detachment 12 F-35 MRA student. “It’s a unique experience

  • Luke 1 completes F-35 fini-flight

    Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, flew his final flight in an F-35 Lightning II June 27, 2016. His two-year tenure as commander was filled with change as the wing shifted its mission to include the F-35.When Pleus accepted the guidon in June 2014, Luke’s primary mission was to

  • EOD Airmen provide combat support anytime, anywhere

    Disarming and disposing of explosives is a dangerous task requiring a skilled technician. Here at Luke, the 56th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordinance disposal flight is always prepared to support the mission by providing expert combat support anytime, anywhere.“Our primary mission at Luke

  • PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

    Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved

  • Thunderbolts Immerge in the 56 OG

    The 56th Fighter Wing hosts an Immersion program every quarter to provide technical sergeants and below a better understanding of what each group in the 56th Fighter Wing brings to the mission.