April 26, 2016 F-35 Program Accelerating, at 'Pivot Point,' Program Chief Tells Congress The F-35 aircraft program's executive officer told a Senate panel that the rapidly changing, growing and accelerating program is at a "pivot point" as officials address a number of challenges.
April 26, 2016 Goldfein nominated as 21st CSAF Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced April 26 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to be the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who has served in the position since 2012.
April 25, 2016 61st Fighter Squadron deploys GBU-12 An F-35 Lightning II from the 61st Fighter Squadron deploys a GBU-12 500-pound laser- guided bomb for the first time in the squadron's history April 25, 2016, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Gila Bend, Ariz. Three F-35s successfully delivered six inert GBU-12s during the practice sortie, making
April 22, 2016 World President’s Group Tour Members from the World President’s Group interact the Airmen of Luke Air Force Base, April 21, 2016 . The group was made up of civic leaders from the local community and toured the base to learn more about Luke Airmen and their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
April 21, 2016 F-16 pilots learn to fight at night Student pilots at Luke Air Force Base are learning important skills and combat tactics essential to flying and fighting at night.
April 20, 2016 The Day of Remembrance Ceremony The Day of Remembrance Ceremony April 20, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. is a time to remember those who lost their lives, those who risked their lives to save others, and to honor the survivors who lived through the horrors of the holocaust.
April 19, 2016 Doolittle Raiders honored during 74th anniversary at JBSA-Randolph The World War II Doolittle Raiders were honored during aceremony marking the 74th anniversary of their Tokyo raid April 18 at JointBase San Antonio-Randolph.On the same day, in 1942, Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy"Doolittle led a select team of 80 pilots, gunners, navigators and bombardiers asthey flew 16
April 13, 2016 Fire Department rappel training Firefighters from Luke and Davis-Monthan Air Force Bases Civil Engineer Squadrons raise a rescue basket to the top of the water tower during a rappelling exercise April 8, 2016, at Luke AFB, Ariz. This exercise prepares the firefighters to quickly respond to real world emergencies.
April 12, 2016 AF names candidate bases, criteria for choosing next F-35A sites Air Force officials announced April 12 that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida; Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; and Whiteman AFB, Missouri, are candidate bases for the first Reserve-led F-35A Lightning II location.
April 12, 2016 Luke Maintainer wins Leo Marquez Award 2015 Retired Senior Master Sgt. Terry Nelson, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, earned the 2015 Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award in the Munitions and Missile Maintenance Civilian Technician Category.