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  • Training Exercise Road RAPTER

    The 56th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal team hosted Road RAPTER, a training exercise focused on the proper handling of weapons of mass destruction September 5-7, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.Road RAPTER or Radiological Assistance Program Training for Emergency Response, was

  • Luke AFB hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

    The 56th Fighter Wing hosted the semi-annual Arizona Commanders Summit on Sept. 8, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona.In attendance were military commanders and senior leadership from Yuma Proving Ground, Davis-Monthan AFB, Luke AFB, 161st Air Refueling Wing, Fort Hauchuca, Marine Corps Air Station-Yuma,

  • Operation KIDS kicks off!

    U.S. Military children prepare for the 15th annual Operation KIDS event Sept. 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Operation Kids is a simulated deployment experience for children of deployed service members, giving them a look into what their parents may experience while deployed. Experiences

  • 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