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  • 56th CES Holds Commemorative Ruck

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Weston Thomsen, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, provides opening remarks during the CES 9/11 Commemorative Ruck Sept. 11, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th CES hosted a commemorative ruck in memoriam of those who lost their

  • Luke AFB honors the fallen at 9/11 Tower Challenge

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Smith, 56th Operations Group senior enlisted leader, rings a bell after completing the 9/11 Tower Challenge, Sept. 11, 2023, at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona. Participants of the challenge climbed 110 floors around the arena in honor of the first

  • AETC Command Chief Visits Luke

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, Command Chief of Air Education and Training Command, visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, to discuss the importance of training and combat readiness with Luke Airmen and leadership, Aug. 16-18, 2023.

  • D-Fellows develops Luke Airmen

    The U.S. Air Force consists of many exceptional individuals with various talents and expertise. Even with all the talent that it holds, the Air Force is constantly looking for ways to innovate and develop its people.

  • Fab Flight is Fabulous

    The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron employs a unique multi-faceted approach to executing the aircraft maintenance mission at Luke Air Force Base. The fabrication flight is one of multiple flights dedicated to inspecting aircraft, precision structural repair, and producing support equipment

  • Mayor of Glendale commends Luke Firefighters

    Jerry P. Weiers, Glendale, Arizona mayor, congratulates and coins Staff Sgt. Joseph Bove, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, and Senior Airman Colby Cole, 56th CES firefighter, on Glendale, Arizona Aug. 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Staff Sgt Bove and Airman Cole responded to an

  • Luke AFB graduates 1,000th F-35 pilot

    The 56th Fighter Wing’s F-35 training program graduated its 1,000th student, U.S. Air Force Capt. Audrey Wilson, on August 3, 2023. The mission at the 56th FW is to train the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen and Luke has served as one of the first bases for student fighter