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  • Top Dogs drive F-35 program forward

    The 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base is laying the groundwork for future F-35 Lightning II squadrons by launching a detailed pilot training program on the fifth generation aircraft. The training conducted at the 61st will help following F-35 squadrons become well-oiled machines like the

  • Flight med enables pilot training

    An Army unit downrange is under attack. As they do their best to fend off the enemy, they call for an air strike. Minutes later the glorious sound of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons roars like thunder overhead as the superior accuracy of their weapon systems push the enemy back saving the lives

  • Luke's 56th FW has new mission

    Luke Air Force Base's 56th Fighter Wing conducted a Change of Mission ceremony today, formally including the F-35 Lightning II as part of the wing's new mission statement.The ceremony included the military tradition of unveiling 56th FW commander, Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus' name on the flagship F-35,

  • F-35 pilot training begins at Luke

    May 4 marked another historic day at Luke Air Force Base when the first pilot training class began for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter. Two F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilots and two A-10 Warthog instructor pilots applied and were selected for the first student F-35 training class at

  • Luke Night Flying through May

    Luke Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct night flying throughout the month of May.The evening flights are scheduled to occur Monday through Thursday until approximately 11:30 p.m. each day. Night flights are not scheduled after 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. No flying of any type is scheduled for

  • Royal Australian Air Force pilot flies first partner F-35 sortie

    Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, the first F-35 Senior National Representative to Luke, made history today flying the first RAAF F-35A Lightning II sortie at Luke Air Force Base.While the completion of the sortie represents a milestone for the RAAF, for Jackson, it's also

  • Power outage in base housing

    A power line that feeds base housing was damaged while digging yesterday morning.The power outage effects homes on base and the intersection on West Glendale Ave near the Kachina Gate. There are about 100 homes without power. Luke's Civil Engineers began working on the outage as soon as it occurred

  • Media Advisory: Luke Night Flying through May

    Luke Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct night flying throughout the month of May.The evening flights are scheduled to occur Monday through Thursday until approximately 11:30 p.m. each day. Night flights are not scheduled after 6:30 p.m. on Fridays. No flying of any type is scheduled for

  • Victim advocates help in time of need

    Being a victim or survivor of a sexual assault can be a traumatic experience, but there are resources available to help at the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office. One of the most valuable resources is the victim advocate."A victim's advocate is basically a confidant for the survivor and