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  • 56th MSG commander takes final flight

    U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fini-flights are conducted in recognition of an Airman’s accomplishments achieved during their time at a unit. (U.S.

  • Arizona State Senator Shamp visits Luke

    Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp (left), Arizona district 29 senator, U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachariah Mertes (center), 63rd Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, and Mayor Jerry Weiers (right), City of Glendale mayor, pose in front of an F-35 Lightning II June 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Aiming High: the legacy of Skip Hopler

    Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edwin “Skip” Hopler’s funeral and internment were held at the National Memorial Cemetery June 6, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • U.S. Representative Paul Gosar visits Luke AFB

    U.S. Representative Paul Gosar listens to a briefing from U.S. Air Force Col. Keagan McLeese, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander (left), June 2, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Gosar visited Luke discuss base infrastructure and the capabilities of Luke Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

  • Fifth F-35 squadron activates at Luke AFB

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Vogel assumed command of the 310th Fighter Squadron at an assumption of command ceremony June 2, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

  • Thunderbolt 56

    56th Fighter Wing leadership is proud to announce Thunderbolt 56.Thunderbolt 56, or T56 is for short, is a base billboard that aligns up to 56 initiatives with the lines of effort and objectives of the Wing Strategy.

  • 309th Fighter Squadron Conducts Night Operations

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron takes off, May 24, 2023 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Pilots from the 309th FS conducted night operations to enhance their abilities to execute the mission anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

  • Spikes train with Oregon Eagles

    The 62nd Fighter Squadron and 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, traveled to Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon, to participate in off-station interoperability fighter pilot and Airmenship training with the 173rd Fighter

  • Air Force selects 173rd Fighter Wing as F-35 training squadron

    The Air Force has selected the Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing as the preferred location to host the service’s next F-35A Lightning II training squadron. The F-35A is the Air Force’s latest and most-capable fifth-generation fighter.

  • 56th SFS honors the fallen

    Members of the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard march in formation, May 19, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. The 56th Security Forces Squadron held a retreat ceremony to honor those of the 56th Special Operations Wing who died during the S.S. Mayaguez rescue operation. Ceremonies like these are a