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  • Luke AFB Sparks Annual Fire Prevention Week

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing Command Chief, (left) and U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie, 56th Mission Support Group commander, give their remarks at the annual Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fire Prevention

  • 309th FS graduates final F-16 class

    U.S. Air Force graduated pilots pose for a photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, during the final 309th FS graduation for F-16 pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 pilots, the 56th

  • 56th FSS hosts a Deployed Family Fair

    The event featured booths from various base organizations, including the Military & Family Readiness Center, Youth Programs, and the Chapel, offering valuable information and support.

  • Luke AFB hosts 24-hour POW/MIA run

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA run, Sept. 19, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Volunteers ran or walked with the POW/MIA flag for 24 hours straight, while the names of prisoners of war and those missing in action were read aloud. On

  • Litchfield Park celebrates Air Force Birthday

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Johnston, 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander (left), Thomas Schoaf, Litchfield Park mayor, Chief Master Sgt. Quentin Davis, 56th Medical Group senior enlisted leader (back right), and the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard pose for a photo at Litchfield Park City Hall to

  • Luke AFB Celebrates the 77th Air Force Birthday

    The 56th Fighter Wing hosted the 77th Air Force Birthday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The event celebrated the Air Force’s 77th anniversary and provided an opportunity for Airmen to reflect on its history and future.

  • Against the tide: SrA Khromiak’s Air Force story

    “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2024,” said Khromiak, now a staff sergeant select in the U.S. Air Force, “I would have told you that you were crazy.”    Khromiak’s story is one of perseverance and selflessness, overcoming the odds of

  • Luke Airmen Dominate Rugby Field

    At the 56th Fighter Wing, three Airmen are blending military duty with athletic achievement. These senior airmen excel as members of the U.S. Air Force Men’s Rugby 7s team and embody resilience, dedication, and passion. Their personal stories of overcoming challenges, seizing new opportunities, and

  • Thunderbolts to Thunderbirds

    Two Airmen currently assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, were selected to join the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, for the 2025-2026 show seasons.