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  • Full Circle: Maj. Alley’s Final Flight at Luke AFB

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Isaiah Alley, 309th Fighter Squadron director of operations, taxis a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Feb. 19, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. A former enlisted F-16 crew chief, Alley’s hands-on maintenance experience gives him a unique understanding of the aircraft,

  • Airmen compete in 56FW annual weapons load competition

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angelina Cabello, 944th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament systems specialist, prepares a GBU-12 Paveway II bomb for a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition, Feb. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition

  • Luke AFB conducts an Immersion Tour for Honorary Commanders

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing and 56th Fighter Wing showcase ammunitions and related equipment during an immersion tour, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Honorary commanders of the 56th FW gained insight into routine checks and repairs critical to flight

  • Luke AFB Honorary Commanders Engage in Immersion Tour

    A 56th Fighter Wing Honorary Commander examines an inert missile launcher, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. HCCs learned about the 56th Explosive Ordnance Disposal’s role in identifying and neutralizing explosive threats, showcasing how the 56th FW ensures base safety and mission

  • Thunderbolt Cup Opening Ceremony

    56th Fighter Wing Honor Guard Airmen prepare to execute their entrance, Jan. 17, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Honor Guard at Luke AFB undergoes rigorous training to ensure their movements and appearance meet the highest standards of military protocol. Renowned for their unwavering

  • Belgian Air and Space commander visits Luke AFB

    The 56th Fighter Wing leadership team, along with the 312th Fighter Squadron, hosted Maj. Gen. Thierry Dupont, commander of the Belgium Air and Space Component, during his visit to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 13-16, 2025.

  • Luke AFB DFAC introduces Food 2.0

    The Ray V. Heisman dining facility will close, Feb. 1, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The DFAC will be revamped into Food 2.0, which is expected to be ready by summer 2026.

  • Honorary Commander FAM Flight

    U.S. Air Force MSgt Trent Stokes, 161st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, supervises as honorary commanders view refueling operations from the boom pod of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 10, 2025, in the skies of Arizona. Boom operators pump thousands of pounds of fuel into aircraft

  • Fourth Quarter Weapons Load Competition

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Warmowski, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, secures a bolt into an F-35 Lightning II during the fourth quarterly weapons load competition, Jan. 10, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. In these competitions, Airmen demonstrate their expertise in both

  • 13th CABS conducts first CSTR event at Ft. Bliss

    The 13th Combat Air Base Squadron, assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, conducted their first Air Task Force training exercise at Fort Bliss and Camp McGregor, New Mexico, 3 Dec. to 16 Dec. 2024.