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  • Luke AFB hosts first official F-35 PIFTU course

    Five allied nation military personnel successfully graduated from the first official F-35 Partner Intelligence Formal Training Unit class, Nov. 10, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Luke AFB hosts All-American golfers

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Schmitz and Airman 1st Class Alex Huerta, Luke Air Force Base guardsmen, fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony, Dec. 27, 2022, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The flag will be presented to the winner of the tournament as part of their winnings. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Luke Airmen participate in Fiesta Bowl Parade

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and Primavera Folklorico Dance Company performers pose for a photo during the Fiesta Bowl Parade, Dec. 17, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. This year marks the 50th edition of the Fiesta Bowl Parade which honors individuals or groups whose actions show a commitment to driving

  • Polish AF officers gain insight of Luke F-35 maintenance ops

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Buben, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-35 Lightning II crew chief (right), briefs Polish Air Force Lt. Col. Pawal Muzyczuk, logistics officer (center), and PAF Lt. Col. Rafal Zawadka, specialist officer (left), on F-35 maintenance operations Dec. 9, 2022, at Luke

  • Swift Strike controls the air

    Interoperability is a key component of the collective ability to address global security challenges. Exercise Swift Strike aims to strengthen interoperability for American and Canadian air controllers and air battle managers.

  • POTUS lands at Luke AFB

    U.S. President Joseph R. Biden disembarks Air Force One at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 6, 2022. Members of the 56th Fighter Wing supported President Biden’s visit to Arizona, where he toured a newly constructed semiconductor manufacturing facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D.

  • 56th Operations, Maintenance Groups Conduct Open House

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Micah Harwood, 607th Air Control Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, showcases the retired joint tactical information distribution system to members of the community at the 56th Operations and Maintenance Groups Open House, Dec. 2, 2022, at Luke

  • Command Chief takes first familiarization flight

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing command chief, prepares for his familiarization (FAM) flight, Dec. 2, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. FAM flights familiarize individuals with little-to-no flight experience to flight operations while flying under the