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  • TLF holds official ribbon cutting ceremony

    The new lodging facility held its official ribbon cutting ceremony October 29, 2015, on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.In attendance was the 56th Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, his wife Jennifer, Chief Master Sgt. John Mazza, 56th FW command chief, Col. James Pease, Air Education

  • AAFES beats 56th SFS to advance in championship bracket

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Services flag football team beat out the 56th Security Forces Squadron team in a heated and closely contested dogfight to advance to the second round of the championship tournament Oct. 26, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base.AAFES started strong, scoring early in their

  • OSS makes comeback to beat 372nd TRS

    The 56th Operations Support Squadron team faced off against the Detachment 12, 372nd Training Squadron team late Oct. 5 in a flag football game at Luke Air Force Base. OSS defeated 372nd TRS 19-12.372nd TRS took charge of the field early in the game, taking advantage of mistakes and turnovers made

  • Outfitting F-35 pilots requires perfection

    Anyone who has been fitted for a suit, a tux or even a set of golf clubs knows the difference a fitting can make.It's no different for warfighters. As technology gets more sophisticated it's essential that F-35 Lightning ll pilots be properly fitted for their gear.The pilot-fit facility opened on

  • F-35 mission continues to evolve

    As the world's premiere F-35 training base, Luke Air Force Base is constantly growing and improving to provide state-of-the-art training for F-35 Lightning ll pilots and maintainers.The F-35 is an aircraft with an international footprint unlike any other in history. Currently, Luke has two F-35

  • Air Show moves to April 2-3, 2016

    The 56th Fighter Wing has moved the air show to April 2 and 3, 2016 in order to provide the public a more robust and dynamic experience. The event is free and open to the public.The upcoming air show marks Luke's 75th year of operation since its founding in 1941.The F-35 Lightning II and the F-16

  • CFC takes off at Luke

    The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off October 1, 2015 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona to give federal employees an opportunity to donate to approved charitable organizations.The CFC was created in 1961 as a way to annually solicit donations in the workplace and for those contributions to be

  • Deployed family day gets a hand from Glendale P.D.

    The 56th Force Support Squadron held its monthly event, "Hearts Apart" for families who have been separated by deployments or who are remote spouses.The Glendale Police Department sponsored the event after contacting Master Sgt. Anthony Drew, 56th FSS readiness non-commissioned officer in charge,

  • Immersion Program

    Immersion Programby Airman Pedro Mota56th Fighter Wing Public AffairsWant to learn more about the missions of other squadrons at Luke?Every quarter the 56th Fighter Wing hosts an Immersion program to provide enlisted Airmen, Tech. Sgt. to Airmen Basic, with a better understanding of what each group

  • Luke honors POW/MIAs

    Airmen gathered to attend the annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Retreat ceremony Sept. 18, 2015 as the last Airman stood by the POW/MIA flag in front of the Luke Air Force Base wing headquarters building.Hours before the ceremony, 72 Luke Airmen took shifts guarding the flag in support of the 24-hour