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  • 56th CES keeps things cool

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron is conducting a major upgrade renovation to an existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the base chapel and gym at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Thunder Overhead: Understanding Jet Noise

    It is a typical evening in the West Valley of Maricopa County. As you are driving home from a long day at work, you hear the thundering of an aircraft soaring high above your car. But there is nothing to fear that thundering is the sound of pilots training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • 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